With great fanfare and dignity, we at the Grievances present the first ever PANT-TONE Color Chart for 2014!!!!! Whoo hoo!! Your guide for animal print trend selection!
Yes, I am gearing up for ‘Jungle January 2: Style Safari’ ! I hope that you are too. last year I was amazed and thrilled by the talent and rabid enthusiasm of our trekkers. This year I hope it will be Louder and Fleecier! If you missed it- highlights can be found in the archives here or in the amazing flickr group!
Need some inspiration? How about Vogue 8961 
in a Fabricmart charmeuse?
Even McCalls knows a good idea!
Not sure you are ready to leave the barn yet? How about Fabricmarts Minky Cuddle Cow! 
its perfect for cold winter nights in Butterick 4406
Bonus points will be awarded for this little number to wear while picking up the groceries:
Vogue 2962 in a lovely chiffon from Fabricmart
You can even start with a more discrete wearing:
Now remember folks- wearing real animals is not being encouraged- we strive for animal homage on our Jungle Cruise. Animals are for inviting over for tea!
photo credits: Fabricmart, Fabric.com, pattern review, google images, meadhawg, Harpers Bazaar. All images remain the property of their original owners.
Pretty Grievances 
Animal prints are sooo out of my comfort zone, but I could get caught up in this “stampede”!
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Ruth at Core Couture lined a lovely vintage pattern- that was a great toe-dip into the watering hole for her. It doesn’t have to be full on Cousin Vinnie to have fun with it.
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Oh good grief I’ve broken out in a cold sweat!!!!!!! Not this again – I’m still in recovery!
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You were great! You could go for subtle animals….am I advocating subtley? Now IM in a cold sweat!!!
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Animal prints are out of my comfort zone too but this year I fell in love with some giraffes so…
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Giraffe is lovely! Rich browns, lovely texture- good choice!
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Yay! I’m so glad Jungle January is coming back! I’ll probably have to sit this one out, but can’t wait to see what everyone else makes! You also need to come up with another “themed” month, so we can spread the fun out. 😉
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Sewcialist.org is setting up some monthly shenanigans- lots of good stuff up ahead! We are currently in Grunge mode!
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This is going to be a great safari – I can feel it! My trunks are already half packed! ~Laurie
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Yay! I want this to be fun and furry- I have a seat reserved for you!
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Before last year’s expedition, I’d never, ever worn an animal print before. My only contribution last January was a zebra print apron but I did go on to sew a Cordova with a leopard print lining and a Tiramisu with a (very subtle) snake skin print skirt. I intend to go all in this time around – save a seat for me on the cruise!
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You are in, Baby! I am so pleased that everyone is embracing the animal vibe! I loved your apron- cant wait to see whats next!
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Hip, Hip, Hooray! Last year’s Jungle January unleashed my own inner animal-print wearing beast, and it’s only continuing to escalate. I may recently have thought it a good idea to acquire multiple yards of a tiger-print flocked taffeta with intentions for a puffy-skirted vintage-y dress. Subtle it will not be, but sometimes subtle is over-rated anyway.
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Tiger flocked taffeta. If i meditated that would be my mantra…..I feel so relaxed just typing it!!!
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Fabric purchased & pattern decided. Bring on January…
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Excellent (she says from her tropical lair with fingers lightly stroking her ocelot minky)
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Woo hoo — I dared to hope – I dared to pray – I dared to dream – and Goddess Annie has answered!!! I am so glad I read this today and not yesterday morning – I saw a beautiful silk leopard in Tessuti’s yesterday – pure silk but almost AUS$100 per metre. I was tempted then….. imagine if Jungle January had been announced!!! Now let me go out and raid my stash. Then I will wash, prep, brush, primp, preen and prepare (and that is just me – not the fabric) …. save me a seat on the bus.
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3 seats! I expect the pups to join you!
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Me too, me too, me too, don’t forget me! Have furry fabric plans, will sew 🙂
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You are certainly not forgotten! A charter cheetah member!
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Hmm, time to scrounge up my pith helmet I guess.
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Yes indeed! Sturdy yet stylish boots and jodphurs?
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I may be new to all this, but I am most definitely in- what’s not to love about an animal print?
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Exactly! Its the ultimate neutral!
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I’m coming on safari too! I already have a top planned – didn’t manage to make it last winter, so I thought I’d save it just in case you decided to host JJ again.
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This year I want to step up my makes too- I only did one- just not enough!!
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Woooo Hooo! This year I will be participating for the stash is still full of animal prints.
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Im so pleased! Will froggie be a junior tour guide?
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Jungle January 2!!! I can’t wait!
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Purr and growl, we are on!!!
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oooh I can’t wait!!! Rawr!!
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Bring it, girly!
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Does green rayon spotted snake print count?
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Oh very much! Extra points for fantasy animals too!!!
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I’m in! I just bought a piece of animal print 2 days ago and was wondering if you might do this again. Last year was such fun!
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Bi had too much fun not to repeat it!!
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Yay! I’m uberthrilled there will be Jungle January the sequel! You know I’m in! Kudos to your shout out for not wearing real animal hide. Love the giraffe pic 😀
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Thinking of you and Kitty!!
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I have some red animal print jersey, so I’m in!
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Oooh- I like where you are heading!!!
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What fun! Might have to dip my toe into the animal pond…maybe something very subtle, though…animal jammies? I’m LOVING that sleepwear pattern you posted above – I’ve never even seen that one, but I can see some very nice loungewear coming up…in animal print?!
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Think Jackie Collins at the spa!
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Rrrooooaaarrr!! So glad to see there’s going to be another mass migration of all those animal prints from the stash this January! How exciting! Time to get scheming 🙂
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After just doing an elephant dance in the middle of the jungle (AKA Jungle Book style) I will gladly spend Jan 2014 listening to the jungle animals wisdom, and sewing!!!
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Whoohoo! I doff my pith helmet to you in welcome!
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How did I ever miss this last year? I LOVE animal prints! I’m in…just need to decide what to sew. The purple/black cheetah knit? The faux fur leopard? The giraffe print silk? Oh the decisions!
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Well, you know what they say- too much of a good thing is fabulous!
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