I have been thinking about what really set me on this path with confidence and conviction; The Peppermint Swirl. My mom saw this dress and really wanted it for my sister, the pattern was purchased in January and there it sat until march with me avoiding it. I admit I was intimidated. It looked so complicated!
The above picture is the one she finally talked me into making, if you are not familiar with this dress you will not realize I completely screwed it up, it is supposed to have a swirl not ruffle look. Using my moms Facebook at the time I nervously posted in in Candy Castles group, the response was not what I expected.
People LOVED it, they wanted to know how I did it... What?! This mistake started a crazy trend for a hot minute. Something else happened too though, while I had cut it wrong, I made it! I made a really cool dress that Kaylee loved and total strangers were trying to copy! ME! Alyssa Cotter at 12 did that!
I kept making them and they got better and better each time until I felt confident enough to sell my first one, then my second and third and I was on a Peppermint Swirl roll!
It was not only the dress though, it was the community on that page, the people there were so welcoming and helpful. Candy Castle is always on my go to list of companies when I need to sew up strikes, or make something for my siblings.
The thing about these patterns is that they aren't just directions, and pictures. They are a conversation with Rebecca, you feel her warmth and wit through how she words things and you just feel at ease like you have a sewing buddy that is right there with you.
I have even made a few women's sizes.
I never cease to be amazed at your talent and creativity!
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