Final version of the Truffle dress

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 My final version of the Truffle dress is completed and I couldn't be happier. Wait, I think I'm in love!

It's funny, originally I wasn't too excited about this pattern. That's not to say I didn't like it, I just didn't know that I was going to become obsessed with it. I want to make this dress in every color! I want one without a ruffle, one with piping along the collar, and one in a Hawaiian print. This dress is SO comfortable, fits nicely (I didn't have to make any adjustments!), and it was easy to sew up.

Luke had to run off to band practice and he only took a few pictures, so I took one of myself :)

I wasn't crazy about the waist area because there was a visible line where the prints didn't match up. I solved that by making a purple sash to tie around my waist.

I made sure to "take my time" on this dress because my Grandma said to. She did NOT like my muslin because the zipper wasn't perfect. Even though I took my time, the dress didn't take long to sew up the second time around. I may have converted to someone that is a fan of wearable muslins :)

Tomorrow I will be posting some of my favorite dresses from the Sew Colette Flickr group. Excited!


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Schedule for sewing the Truffle dress designed by Colette Patterns.
March 2nd: The Muslin
March 8th: Perfecting the Fit
March 28th: My final version of the dress
March 29th: Truffle Parade

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  1. It is perfect! I can't get enough of that fabric. I think you shared where it's from previously, but would you mind refreshing my memory?

    p.s. I think it's hilarious that we both pretty much wrote the exact same blog post! Right down to including our mothers/grandmothers!! Haha!

    Blog twins.
    xo

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  2. Whaaaa?? So cute, so fast! :) Awesome job.. I'm jealous, haha. And it fit without alterations? Heaven!

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    1. Thank you! Since it was my second time making the dress it was really quick! Just a couple of hours each night.

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  3. YESSSS this turned out so cute! Really love the fabric - I actually think I might have something similar in my stash. I'm totally gonna rip you off... we can be dress twins lol.

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    1. Soooo cute! I love anything with leopard print and flowers. You will have to show us all when you are done :)

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  4. BEAUTIFUL! i love that print, and i love that you went so wild (the [very pretty] original was stuck in my head when i tried to make this, and mine's all pale and not me).

    and it's perfect with your glasses :)

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    1. Thank you so much!!! I have a thing for leopard print, anything leopard print "goes!" :)

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  5. LOVE it! It looks fantastic on you Erin, great job!!!!

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  6. I just want to kiss your cheek! This dress is so perfect on you, you're perfect in it! The fabric is all kinds of crazy, in the best way possible, and so suited to such a simple dress. Also, is that your yard? Jeally.

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    1. You are so sweet, thank you!

      That's our side yard. We kind of share it with the neighbors, but they're cool, so it's not an issue. Frankie loves running in it.

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  7. So cute! I'm so jealous; I'm still working on the fit of mine, though I've put together the final front because I just couldn't wait. It looks really great with that belt!

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  8. I LOVE your fabric! It turned out beautifully!

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  9. You look gorgeous! Love the dress - it's perfect!! :)

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    1. Symon, thank you for always leaving such sweet comments xo

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  10. Gorgeous! I love this! The print is fab, and the sash looks great! You're so cute! Your gram gave you good advice!

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    1. Thanks, Ginger. My husband kept telling me to "take your time" because my grandma kept telling me that :)

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  11. OMGah!!! You are just stunning!! That print is fantastic and perfect for you!! Amazing job!

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  12. This looks just gorgeous on you! I was kind of hesitant to sew the Truffle because quite frankly I found it a little lackluster... you have officially changed my mind! :)

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  13. Been out of town, and just catching up on my blogroll, and this popped up. SO cute! I have a weakness for anything animal print. This is adorable!!

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