Welcome, welcome! This morning I’m here in animal print that may be cheetah, may be bird of paradise- wait- is that just a plant or is it a actual bird? Hmm…Google time….ok: 
Well….I think I’ve made a flame backed woodpecker frock! Top that, fluffy peach bird! 
This pattern came together so easily and so fast- it felt like it was supposed to happen! As opposed to my usual sews that feel like I’m wrestling the worst fabric choice and pattern to death.
Time for my usual rant: knit fabric with a back zip? Really? Can someone explain that? Is it a big4/talon company hush hush deal? Look how smug this model looks- grinning the smug grin of the hipless.
I couldn’t delete the center back seam- it curves to fit my lack of fanny. It’s actually so flat back there I was able to skip the fish eye darts over the hips.
This is my first scuba knit dress- I was nervous about using it- will I look like a scuba wrapped bag of clementines? Will it cling like an old boyfriend from high school? These things keep me I my linen tunic zone.
I like a shroudy business about my hips- this dress may end up in the ‘I never wear it, it’s effort full with all that sucking in and crying’ corner of the closet. See how skeptical I look here? Thats partly due to trying to take dachshundless pictures. I can feel them on the other side of the door- gathering Helmutt up to use as their stooge battering ram. He probably volunteered.
I manipulated the waist sashy business in an attempt to stay out of the girdle zone and well, look, I’m a big girl and it’s alot of print and I’m still not totally sold on this.
It will be a good work dress- for maybe when I am presenting stats and want the distraction of the entire audience thinking, ‘is that a flame backed woodpecker print?’ or maybe they will be thinking, ‘where did she find Dr Martens to match that mess??’
Whatever- if it distracts from my math- its a good thing! **
Now, this dress is very comfortable, but could it be as comfortable as our 1st Jungle January post from Graca? I think not!
Photo credits: little me, pattern review, google images. All images remain the property of the original owners.
** Don’t worry Father, I don’t really have a Mr Darcy hoof tat.
Pretty Grievances 
Great dress on you, and the fabric is vibrant and allive. Suits you 🙂
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Oh you are sweet!!!
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I love it!
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Thank you!!
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I like it. Thank you so much for reviewing this pattern. Just last night I was looking at this Alexander Wang mock wrap dress, which is a bit (cough) out of my price range and wondering if I could find something similar.. http://www.net-a-porter.com/au/en/product/644376?cm_mmc=ProductSearchAU_PLA_c-_-Alexander%20Wang-_-Clothing-Dresses-Knee%20Length-_-140833670710_644376-010&gclid=CKi416LKjsoCFYSVvAodiCUFDg
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Cough, cough- that’s out of my budget too! You know, post Christmas bills, mortgage, that sort of inconvenience.
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Truly stunning! You looks sensational in this dress.
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You are too kind!
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Darling dress and love the longer curly hair too. You have the confidence to wear such a print and can certainly get away with it no matter whether you are conducting a meeting or just keeping them guessing as to whether what came first, the dress or the shoes!
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The husband thinks the hair is getting a little big! My hairdresser has been wanting to release the natural curl beast for a long time….
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I adore this dress; I immediately googled both fabric and pattern and then remembered that I am on a fabric and pattern fast – gah! Oh, and those shoes!!
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This fabric has been haunting me- everytime I opened the textile hoarding annex- it waved to me!
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But yours is so much nicer than the hipless model’s dress. I can tell we’re all green with envy. Great work! Glorious scuba!!
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If this weird off season weather continues- I may need to install a bustle with a fan on it to wear this fabric!
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I love these colours on you. How did you find the scuba to work with?
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It was just super bulky gathered but it behaves really well- I was nervous!
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These are your colors, and this silhouette is very figure-flattering! You look fabulous!
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Oh thank you! Yellow scares me- but I loved this fabric too much!!
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If you think you need to tone down the print, may I suggest a cream colored cardigan? Whenever I feel overwhelmed by a print, it doesn’t usually go away, and then I don’t wear it. The shape and style are amazing on you though, so definitely keep this one in the make again pile!!
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An excellent idea- I may cardy’ up!
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Love!
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Literally breathtaking! You look fabulous.
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Aw shucks! It’s the shoes.
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Anne, I love this dress! Great pattern, I like the waist detail and the fabric is SO fun! I think it’s perfect on you, what a great fit. And, your matching shoes….you must tell me where you got those shoes. Or, I send Kitty in to cavort and plot with the dogs to steal them.
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I can’t have 1 more animal ganging up on me! I got them from Dr Marten!
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I think this is lovely! It is a great fitting dress and love the shoes with it. Don’t let this hang in your closet it is too pretty for the world not to see!
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I will release the bird from its closet cage, I promise!
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Great print made into a great dress, it suits your personality. I like your longer hair too. Ignore the husband, or threaten to release the dogs if he moans.
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Heehee- he’s figured out- my hair doesn’t get longer- it gets bigger!
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I like it. The print diagonals and the sashy business work together, imo it’s a keeper.
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Thank you!!! It’s going to the workplace today!
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It looks great! I love it!
And Jungle January? It’s January already. Oh dear, oh dear, oh dear. Actually, I already have mine done but getting pictures taken – that’s the challenge.
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Pictures are the worst for me! Aargh!
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Wow!! This is so sassy and fun! I really, really like it.
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Thanks! Do you know your blog hates me? Never lets me speak the poetic love I feel for your sewing!
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Well that’s odd, considering that we’re both WP peeps! Is it just me or are the blogs becoming combative lately? It’s getting harder to comment!
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So willful and ornery!
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You’ve set the bar high this year with this dress.
So looking forward to seeing the whole tribe/pride/herd/pack/cackle and pandemonium of parrots ruffle their feathers and fur
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This dress is so pretty. I love the wild print and I think it is very flattering on you. Good job!
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Wow, this is so beautiful and it suits you perfectly!! You still have doubts about this dress?, I love the fabric you used, so unique, it stands out!!
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My first jungle january make: Pajamas! http://cuttlefishcorner.blogspot.com/2016/01/jungle-january-jammies.html
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HAHAHA! I need a garment to distract people from my maths as well. Anyway, I like this on you. Not too much print in my eyes and I’m kneeling down and yelling, “I’m not worthy,” about having matching shoes.
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I’m not flamboyant enough for that kind of print. Please tell about the shoes!! What brand?
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They are Dr martens- believe it or not!!
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I’m always on the look out for stylish yet comfortable shoes.
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Color, cut, everything is very becoming – I hope it is blissfully comfortable to wear so that it gets lots of play time.
ceci
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It really is quite comfortable!
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This dress looks GREAT on you, and those shoes are awesome with it!!
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Thank you!
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I’d call the print cheetahpecker and leave it there. I think it looks cute and hope you wear it. FYI, I’d rip those shoes off your body and run. Not ashamed.
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You are clearly suffering from Jungle Madness if you think this dress isn’t smashing on you–it is a perfect marriage of pattern and interspecies-printed fabric, truly!
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I think it is purr-fect! I like the print and the sash. I think if you sew it so it fits and you like it, then you are successful.
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I think it’s fabulous. Definitely wear it. You look fantastic in it. And the matching shoes! They are rad. Love the mr. Darcy tat, too 🙂
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Love the colourway on you! I’m new to your blog, and enjoying it so very much! Thank you for sharing, reviewing and entertaining us! 🙂 I’m off to check out the other blogs ladies here have….what fun!!
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