and I thank you,ย Pretty Grievances, for hosting this Adventure!

Jungle January
Jungle January

Pretty Grievancesย invites us all to join Jungle January so we can “add animal to our life”. ย I don’t think I haveย ever worn or even owned any Jungle prints. ย I almost thought I wouldn’t be able to bag anything before Jungle January was over! ย Animal prints are about as common in my wardrobe as PINK! but Pretty Grievances’ Challenge was very, very tempting.

I hunted through my stash but came up empty-handed and having blown my fabric budget for the next few months already there was no way I was going to go near a fabric shop or on-line site! My sister, J.A.M. – JOANNA’S ARTISTIC MUSE, came to the rescue. ย She hunted through her stash and ย bagged a winner for me. ย Just enough Jungle print for my favourite TNT pattern, Butterick B5988.

Nice dress!  Thanks, I made it!!
Nice dress! Thanks, I made it!!

My three easy pieces are cut out. ย I add some thread and some bias tape and I am done … and with not much fabric left over neither!!

I had a bit of a scare though, I left my fabric bits and pieces lying around unguarded and the Big Cats moved in for the kill.

Nice dress!  Thanks, I made it!!
Nice dress! Thanks, I made it!!

My Jungle January is finished now and I plan on blending in with the Jungle, safe from all feline predators.

Nice dress!  Thanks, I made it!!
Nice dress! Thanks, I made it!!
Nice dress!  Thanks, I made it!!
Nice dress! Thanks, I made it!!

This is Sophie, the skittish one.

And on the right is Simon. ย Yes, his tongue is sticking out, as it quite often does!

Nice dress!  Thanks, I made it!!
Nice dress! Thanks, I made it!!

I have made this pattern many times without problems. ย This time i left out all the darts for a more casual top. ย I have altered the length too sometimes.

For more Jungle Funย head on over to Pretty Grievances and have a peek at the wildlife!

Happy Sewing!


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36 Responses to “It’s Jungle January!”

  1. navybluethreads Avatar

    Great top! I must try this challenge next year, like you I’ve blown my fabric budget recently ๐Ÿ˜‰ Beautiful cats ๐Ÿ™‚

    1. Linda of Nice dress! Thanks, I made it!! Avatar

      Thank you! I am sorry to say my stash has grown in the last few months. (Not really sorry though!). I am going to have to have a sincere but firm talk with myself, especially since I must go buy a zipper today!!

  2. Mads (lifeinamadshouse) Avatar

    Well clearly the Big Cats approve! (Similar scenes occur in my sewing room, too–such helpful creatures, aren’t they?)

    1. Linda of Nice dress! Thanks, I made it!! Avatar

      Thank you! And Thank you for organizing this! It has been fun!

  3. […] Linda, you have a quite a way with cats, I see! Much purring here…… […]

  4. jvandervlugt Avatar

    Love it! I’m not much of a jungle print person myself but that fabric is really cool. The colour looks great on you, and even Simon and Sophie like it. They’re getting involved in the jungle action! Prrrrrrr. ๐Ÿฑ๐Ÿฑ

    1. Linda of Nice dress! Thanks, I made it!! Avatar

      Thank you! I don’t know yet what they would do if they got their paws on some imitation furry fabric!

  5. Sewing with Scoobys Avatar

    Very nice, the top looks great on you and your kitty cats are so cute!

    1. Linda of Nice dress! Thanks, I made it!! Avatar

      Thank you! There was definately more fun than sewing going on this tme!

  6. cinnaspice0117 Avatar

    I love your top! and the cats are beautiful! I have to get that pattern; quick and easy and versatile.

    1. Linda of Nice dress! Thanks, I made it!! Avatar

      Thank you! It is my TNT. They recommend using other woven fabrics, but I have always just used a knit and made adjustments to make it smaller/tighter. I don’t want it too tight anyway!

  7. Barbara Avatar

    Lovely top and excellent accessories!

    1. Linda of Nice dress! Thanks, I made it!! Avatar

      Haha, funny how the accessories are harder to take care of than the top!

  8. BeaJay Avatar

    Great top. Love that fur. Both on the top and on the kitties. Gorgeous.

  9. CreepingThyme Avatar

    That’s an interesting challenge – love your finished top! And I totally understand stash issues ๐Ÿ˜‰

    1. Linda of Nice dress! Thanks, I made it!! Avatar

      Thank you! For the compliments and the understanding! ๐Ÿ˜‰

  10. Hila Avatar

    Great looking top! Makes feel like ROARing ๐Ÿ˜‰ Like your take on the challenge – I have played it quite safe on prints but this has me thinking maybe I ought to be a bit more adventurous ๐Ÿ˜‰

  11. delightfullypeculiar Avatar

    I always say i’m not into jungle fun but i always like what other people make and your top is no exception! I like that the fabric seems to be a combination of different prints creating a new one combined together! Love the cat on your shoulder! ๐Ÿ™‚

    1. Linda of Nice dress! Thanks, I made it!! Avatar

      Thank yoou! I like the print too. Thanks to my sis for it. Too bad she didn’t have more! (Sophie is fun too!)

  12. Rose Avatar

    I never thought I would wear jungle print but you make it look good. I also like the concept of making the top more casual by not putting in the darts. Now “pink” that may be a different story altogether. I’ve met the cats and they are fun.

    1. Linda of Nice dress! Thanks, I made it!! Avatar

      Thank you! Funny we have similar tastes!

  13. susanonthesoapbox Avatar

    I have one article of “jungle” clothing–a scarf. I always feel a little “out there” when I wear it, it’s a fun piece. Your top looks fabulous. I loved Sophie’s pose–arched back, the “I dare you to come here and take this from me” look. Who knew jungle prints could be so much fun!

    1. Linda of Nice dress! Thanks, I made it!! Avatar

      Ya, who knew! I might even get another one going next Jungle January!

  14. idaaidasewing Avatar

    Lovely top, it’s nice to use a TNT pattern and be sure for the results. I’m new in sewing and don’t have a TNT just yet!

    1. Linda of Nice dress! Thanks, I made it!! Avatar

      Thank you! This one just sort of happened last year! I have yet to find a favourite pants pattern, but I am getting close, maybe this year? The rest … I am just all over, trying everything!

  15. UtaC Avatar

    Go Linda! ๐Ÿ™‚ simple and quick.. ๐Ÿ™‚ Stylish too

  16. lynbromley Avatar

    Nice! I might try this pattern too – it looks like a nice easy one to tackle. My hubby said – you are not sewing this weekend again are you? I might have to sneak in a quicky while he is golfing!!

    1. Linda of Nice dress! Thanks, I made it!! Avatar

      Yup! That’s usually how it goes! I usually get comments from my husband that start or end with “you and your sewing machine” like she is a family member! BTW the pattern calls for a woven fabric, I used a knit. The woven might be easier to work with.

  17. Mother of Reinvention Avatar

    What a beautiful top. Your fabric is gorgeous. I love animal print and always follow the lovely makes in Jungle January but have never taken part. Your cats are lovely. Xx

    1. Linda of Nice dress! Thanks, I made it!! Avatar

      Thank you! I’m excited for it this year. I have two animal print fabrics. Hopefully there is time for both! It is the only time of year I do animal prints!