Well, Happy New Years Eve from little me and all of us at Mutual of Omaha!
I’m feeling most frisky today- new year approaching, new possibilities, new yada yada….
it’s time for Jungle January 5 and a renewed sense of sewing wonder- cuz I wonder how many peeps will join me and what wonders we shall see!
I haven’t blogged any makes in a while- I’ve made lots of staples and repeats, but nothing that could bring any new inspiration or tell a new tale- so I’ve kept happily wearing, but not sharing!
Today I have a little variation on Butterick 6241- check out that wonky-woo hem on the green version!
a pattern I like to think of as faux Tilton- it’s sort of Lagenlook with lots of seams….it’s been in the possible pile for months- but I don’t like the front zipper- those unzipped knit collars take me back to 80’s track suits and that’s not good for me. I never got the exposed zipper as decoration thing either. So I just skipped that part and went mock turtle on it.
I’m loving this- slightly fitted, but cozy, boxy- no stomachs sucking in- totally my thing. These pictures were going to be outside- in my semi-urban jungle, but it started sleeting! Seriously. How thoughtless. This print is so ferocious- it defied the camera to show us both in focus- it was me or purple kitty- not both!!!
One thought- the gigantic pocket wings are lovely little details- but the backside will show and my backside is very white! Well, I guess that would be assumed, wouldn’t it! So I tacked them together so they are still fancy usable, but not so backside viewing. Cuz I’m pure class as you know.
Also, why a center back seam? It’s minimally shaped- so what’s the point? It didn’t save very much fabric doing it on the fold- call me decadent- I waste fabric!
Now after I twirl a bit, let’s talk Jungle January 5!!!!!
If you are game, so am I!
Link your makes to this post and #junglejanuary5 on twitter!
This year I’d like to see some previous makes and how you have enjoyed the Jungle all year-long! Throw some selfies on twitter with
#wearthatgrrr let’s strut like predators all month, no- year long!
Every ferocious Friday we’ll have our catwalk roundup!!
One reminder- let’s love the animals and appreciate their skins on them- we’re celebrating the beauty of the print and all its purring power!!!!
photo credits: little me!
I like the side pocket thingy!! Who cares about your backsideshowing?? If they don’t like it…..let em look the other way!!
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It just kept catching my eye!
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That’s a cool pattern! I’m so excited that you are doing Jungle January again… I’ve got an animal print dress ready to blog, and I was hopping it would coincide!
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I’m excited to see it!!
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My daughter is obsessed with leopard print (even has a big tattoo). Also, I love the draped pocket/panels–they are like a modern version of Pannier, where you can hide a bunch of stuff. Happy New Year!
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As a print mixing guru- I know you must appreciate the stripey beasties value as a neutral!
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Squeeee! JJ5, count me in! I made some raccoon pjs last year and they have been worn LOADS.
BTW, love this make, those pockets would be perfect for smuggling bottles of champagne into a New Year’s Eve party…
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They are endless! These pockets could fit many dachshunds!
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It just wouldn’t be right if January didn’t come in with a growl 😊
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Me me me me me! Whoever it was that you paired me up with last year never bothered to reply to any of my emails, so I got left out [still have the fabric I was going to send her though!]
I love that pattern, I made mine up in mad op print and plain black for contrast- never thought I’d get used to the bagginess, but I wear it quite a lot. In fact, I keep meaning to make another, so you may have given me the right push.
Happy new year, stick me on the list please!
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Oh I hate that about your swap- well, I am glad you didn’t lose your own piece of fabric at least…
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No to worry- ready and willing for this year- and from the year before I paired off with the fabulous Kate and made a new friend. Win-win!
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LOVE this pattern!!! Have it and want to try it out, now you have given me a little push! Maybe I should joyn in on jungle january and try out this pattern. You know mostly I sew with animal print only when you come with this great ingcouragement every year. and I am more comfortable with animal prints now, thanks to you :-)!
Also you are a great poster. I know all about making lots of things and not posting, but stick with it. It is nice to hear from you and see some of your makes 🙂 Maybe you will be my example and I will get a little more dilligent too!!!
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We can encourage each other!
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Happy New Year Anne,no stomach sucking in is my thing too and this dress does that excactly.
I don’t have a fabric yet but I hope I manage to keep the tradition and make an animal print garment this year as well.
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Oh please join us!!
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Anne, I just want to take this opportunity to thank you for the many chuckles you have given me over the last couple of years. Wearable Wednesdays can make me howl. I hope you and your family (dogs included) had a wonderful Christmas and a great new year’s eve.
All the best in the coming year!
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Oh you are too kind! Thank you!
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Not short of animal print fabric so I am certainly growling my way into JJ5!
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Once more, I am assured that your mother raised you right!
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Just don’t tell anyone please!!!!
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Pretty! I’ve looked at this pattern so often, and I’m with you, the zip has put me off. Love what you’ve done instead! Happy New Year 🙂
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Oh I’d love to see your take on this!
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I’m starting to think about animal prints – is it that time of year already???
Good idea about losing the zip and stunning print – you’ve set the bar high
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Oh thank you! I was concerned that it turned into A LOT of unrelieved print without the zip!
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Looking forward to it!!! My fabric has just arrived – I’m hoping to cut into it this weekend!
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Squeal!!
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The construction is clever. Happy New Year to you as well, I haven’t been blogging cos 2016 was too miserable. Hope 17 is as cosy as your new make 😉
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I’ve published my first Jungle January make! It is the Inari Tee Dress in a fern print. https://chronicallysiobhan.com/2017/01/18/the-little-dress-that-could-inari-tee-dress-for-jungle-january/
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Yay!! I’m headed over to coo and purr!
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Mine is up.
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