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Title: Jungle January contest - 1.01.2020 - 31.01.2020
Post by: Manuela on December 29, 2019, 03:33:04 AM
Welcome to the Jungle January contest. This contest focusses on the use of animal print - that can be a zebra or leopard print, fabric with butterflies, bees, etc printed on it. it is open to all categories, garments, accessories, home decoration - anything goes.

Here a few rules:
- Sewing starts on January 1st and ends on January 31st
- You can start with preparing, fitting and cutting now
- You can post here about your ideas and progress, but please put a clear submission post up in this thread latest by February 7th
- Please use the template below for your submission post


(your name)'s Entry (indicate the number if you have more than one entry  ;))

Pattern used (commercial or self-drafted, anything goes)

A short description on how you made it/problems overcome/etc.

Pictures (ideally included in the text, but I can do that for you if needed)


Happy Sewing


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Title: Re: Jungle January contest - 1.01.2020 - 31.01.2020
Post by: BajaSusana on December 30, 2019, 22:48:52 PM
I have the fabric for a dress and the pattern work is done. I shall cut on January 2!
My job on January 1 is to put away Christmas and then organize my fabric cupboard.
I have more of the black and white animal print velvet for a dress and some wonderful flamingo print cotton for  a blouse or pajamas! Still mulling that one!
Title: Re: Jungle January contest - 1.01.2020 - 31.01.2020
Post by: indigotiger on December 31, 2019, 02:36:08 AM
while my fabric is not very "jungle-y" it is an animal print... light blue cotton with horses in various shades from dark brown to creamy white. I plan to make a blouse, using LaFred's Athena Blouse pattern (https://www.voguefabricsstore.com/images/product/LaFred-AthenaBack-801.jpg). I will need to alter the pattern to fit me better, as the last time I made it was over fifteen years and umpteen pounds ago .
(https://i0.wp.com/sewsweetness.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/01/westhillponies.jpg?ssl=1)
Title: Re: Jungle January contest - 1.01.2020 - 31.01.2020
Post by: BajaSusana on December 31, 2019, 20:14:10 PM
That basic blouse with few design lines will work wonderfully with your print!
Title: Re: Jungle January contest - 1.01.2020 - 31.01.2020
Post by: Celia on January 01, 2020, 11:20:20 AM
I love animal print and have made a few, the last was a leopard print on pink pointe Roma, which I made into a tunic top.  I will look in my stash to see if I have anything suitable.
Title: Re: Jungle January contest - 1.01.2020 - 31.01.2020
Post by: Helen M on January 01, 2020, 12:48:04 PM
I have a couple of suitable pieces, may have a look at the pattern for one of them this afternoon.
Title: Re: Jungle January contest - 1.01.2020 - 31.01.2020
Post by: Bodgeitandscarper on January 01, 2020, 13:24:48 PM
I don't think animal print is my cup of tea, but I shall watch others' entries with interest  :)
Title: Re: Jungle January contest - 1.01.2020 - 31.01.2020
Post by: BrendaP on January 01, 2020, 15:17:09 PM
I have already pieced a quilt top featuring jungle animals, and was all set to start quilting it today but had a slight technical hitch - 1m of fabric isn't enough for the backing of a cot quilt and I don't want to piece the back so I've ordered more fabric ordered for the backing.  That leaves me with 1m of this (https://www.woolwarehouse.co.uk/makower-fern-garden-palm-grey-2073-s).

Any suggestions as to what it might become?
Title: Re: Jungle January contest - 1.01.2020 - 31.01.2020
Post by: Starryfish on January 01, 2020, 17:01:16 PM
@BrendaP , how about a pair of cushions?
Title: Re: Jungle January contest - 1.01.2020 - 31.01.2020
Post by: BrendaP on January 02, 2020, 08:09:26 AM
@BrendaP , how about a pair of cushions?

The fabric is very lightweight for cushions though I suppose it could be beefed up a bit with iron on interfacing.
Title: Re: Jungle January contest - 1.01.2020 - 31.01.2020
Post by: Ann on January 03, 2020, 11:59:21 AM
I'm sitting on the fence at the moment. If I do join in, this will be my fabric.

(https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-uimiBv3ULwE/Xg8mC-93HlI/AAAAAAAAp90/ch-simtdqQEM4jIAQZBV8ie_aswDRNGRACLcBGAsYHQ/s400/IMG_5481.jpeg)

I'm thinking a new purse pattern which I will gift to DD.
Title: Re: Jungle January contest - 1.01.2020 - 31.01.2020
Post by: Manuela on January 03, 2020, 13:23:40 PM
@Ann, this is going to look gorgeous  :loveit:
Title: Re: Jungle January contest - 1.01.2020 - 31.01.2020
Post by: Kwaaked on January 03, 2020, 13:54:37 PM
I have animal prints, but me doing it (whether I post it or not) is going to depend on where the fabric is and if I can find something to make of it.

It's like, I know I have ponte, rayon challis and crepe de chine in a leopard print, but is it under all the other fabric and do I want to dig it out?

Still marinating on this one, honestly.  If I had a brocade in it, I'd make a swing coat cause that would be snazzy.
Title: Re: Jungle January contest - 1.01.2020 - 31.01.2020
Post by: BajaSusana on January 03, 2020, 15:16:47 PM
@Ann those are lovely fabrics!
Title: Re: Jungle January contest - 1.01.2020 - 31.01.2020
Post by: BajaSusana on January 03, 2020, 15:19:51 PM
Here is my fabric with the pattern photo. Some of the cheetah spots are purple. The contrast will be black. This is a Lutterloh from the latest supplement. I have already drafted the pattern.
Title: Re: Jungle January contest - 1.01.2020 - 31.01.2020
Post by: Manuela on January 03, 2020, 22:35:51 PM
Ohhh, a cool coloured cheetah print, love it - they are difficult to find  :loveit:
Title: Re: Jungle January contest - 1.01.2020 - 31.01.2020
Post by: SewRuthieSews on January 04, 2020, 08:06:02 AM
I plan to contribute something to this. Probably an animal print knit item of some sort.
Title: Re: Jungle January contest - 1.01.2020 - 31.01.2020
Post by: Ann on January 06, 2020, 16:23:59 PM
I had to change my fabrics as I did not have enough to do the pattern I wanted to. And no more on the shelves of two of them. I will post pictures later as I just got home from fabric shopping.
Title: Re: Jungle January contest - 1.01.2020 - 31.01.2020
Post by: Goth Gardiner on January 06, 2020, 19:17:32 PM
I am not sure if this counts as jungle ... It's "scardey cat" from funki fabrics. Younger cats in jungles don't you?
Title: Re: Jungle January contest - 1.01.2020 - 31.01.2020
Post by: Sakar on January 07, 2020, 05:40:31 AM
What a great idea!!!!  0_0

I really need to sew a bag for DS's toy animals, for which I have already bought 2 animal FQ
Title: Re: Jungle January contest - 1.01.2020 - 31.01.2020
Post by: renita on January 07, 2020, 22:59:41 PM
Some lovely fabrics and great ideas here so far.  I have a couple of potential projects that, if I don't use this contest as inspiration, may stay on the to-do list indefinitely.

I could really do with a new ironing board cover, so am considering re-purposing this ivy-printed roman blind to the task - that's kinda jungle-y.

And i have a piece of fabric that definitely qualifies!  I'm not confident I'd ever wear it out of the house (not a big print person at the best of times and, while I might have been prepared to be adventurous, this also has large sections of transparency that I should really save the general public from).  I'm thinking that I may make it into a 'brunch coat' for around the house.

 
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Here's hoping those images work out - I seem to have gotten myself into a tangle...EDIT: No they didn't, trying again...
EDITED AGAIN: 3rd time's the charm?

Now to get on with the sewing, before January disappears!
Title: Re: Jungle January contest - 1.01.2020 - 31.01.2020
Post by: Ann on January 08, 2020, 21:52:48 PM
In the midst of a snow warning. Snow has been falling since 7:30 a.m. and won't stop until midnight. And it is 5:45 pm

I got pictures of the fabric for the Market Bag. I may have to keep this one for me.

(https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-cGBfllRNG9A/XhZNBdsu01I/AAAAAAAAp-0/usJwvSzZmG8J4_qy74-SS_f11MyKXPPSgCLcBGAsYHQ/s400/IMG_6463.jpeg)

And a close up of the cat fabric.

(https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-WDIB_wTGi88/XhZNBRfsfZI/AAAAAAAAp-w/dH71V-zdT_QBnw-Yb0cfsUXiLLQJcmBTwCLcBGAsYHQ/s400/IMG_6464.jpeg)

I will be starting it as soon as I finish the doll's dress I'm working on.
Title: Re: Jungle January contest - 1.01.2020 - 31.01.2020
Post by: Lilian on January 08, 2020, 22:31:09 PM
I would like to join this one as I have some lovely fabric  :fabric: will do a pic later, not sure I have the time but will try  :)
Title: Re: Jungle January contest - 1.01.2020 - 31.01.2020
Post by: Sakar on January 09, 2020, 10:34:10 AM
@Ann I love that cat fabric  :loveit:
Title: Re: Jungle January contest - 1.01.2020 - 31.01.2020
Post by: Goth Gardiner on January 09, 2020, 20:44:17 PM
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I am finished.  Made with a metre of fabric to a self drafted tried and tested tshirt pattern.  The sleeves have pleats in them -, gives room for my somewhat muscular arms  and means I don't have to sorry about pattern matching.

Looks better on!
Title: Re: Jungle January contest - 1.01.2020 - 31.01.2020
Post by: Greybird on January 09, 2020, 21:06:29 PM
Looks lovely - nice fabric too.
Title: Re: Jungle January contest - 1.01.2020 - 31.01.2020
Post by: Manuela on January 09, 2020, 21:10:19 PM
@Goth Gardiner, is this your entry? If so, could you please use the templater from the first post to submit it.
Title: Re: Jungle January contest - 1.01.2020 - 31.01.2020
Post by: Goth Gardiner on January 09, 2020, 22:24:18 PM
@Manuela depends on whether I do the snakeskin dress as the weekend. That plan is more elaborate.
Title: Re: Jungle January contest - 1.01.2020 - 31.01.2020
Post by: indigotiger on January 10, 2020, 08:57:47 AM
My Jungle January blouse is finished, and I hope to take a photo of it "as worn" if we get a day when it isn't pouring rain. I modified the Athena Blouse pattern (https://www.voguefabricsstore.com/la-fred-100-athena-blouse.html) (reshaped collar tips, added peplum, midlength sleeves with cuff bands)
(https://3.bp.blogspot.com/-psehkTEh0yo/XhgW_Wgv9YI/AAAAAAAAKtA/S7aeQKG5fy8Xe_r-M_tGg-s-CjutjOi2gCLcBGAsYHQ/s1600/blouse-finished.jpg)
The antler buttons just seemed to fit with the colors of the ponies...
(https://2.bp.blogspot.com/-ge6tN-yRg2c/XhgXSE6868I/AAAAAAAAKtI/5O7Ba_rR3dcRr45XDIWzyKnQAWa8UL2yQCLcBGAsYHQ/s1600/antler-button.jpg)

Yes, I know that ponies are not jungle animals, but I asked, and "animal print" was determined to include all animals... The shawl collar construction worked very well, but I was not entirely happy with the shape of the finished collar (no fault of the pattern); the wide spreading shape doesn't suit my face, and the grain of the collar means that the horses on the collar are once again tilted. I reshaped that part of the collar to a scalloped and curved edge instead. Fortunately I had not yet stitched the collar facing down, so it only needed my making up a template, turning the facing/front inside out, and re-stitching and pressing.
(https://4.bp.blogspot.com/-7JA1qZsFjHc/XhbHdE0AyGI/AAAAAAAAKso/JF5kGC9PkFQDJgCaL2WMXmFOvOyr6cQFgCLcBGAsYHQ/s1600/corner-restitched.jpg) . (https://3.bp.blogspot.com/-t2CKttffxmQ/XhbHnpeb4NI/AAAAAAAAKss/ZSE5F5SGBocvJ0Pr8264q0yZoWEbBhnhgCLcBGAsYHQ/s1600/corner-trimmed.jpg)
...and, in the end, it is sort of a wearable muslin, in that (while it is quite wearable and will coordinate well with all my pinafores) some significant modification was needed, and I would probably do a bit more fine tuning before making it up again. First off, I cut the blouse fabric an inch and a half too long, despite shortening the pattern beforehand. I no longer do a turned hem on blouses that will only be worn underneath pinafores, as since the hemline always remains unseen, simply serging the hem edge gives a flatter and faster edge treatment that is just as durable.

Also, the mostly straight up and down bodice ended up needing some additional hip width, and rather than fit in some godets, which would be most annoying to finish the points and edges, I decided to whack out as long a rectangle from the remaining scraps as could be managed, sew repeating darts into the rectangle to curve it, and then cut a centered rectangle on the back of the already stitched blouse and inset the curved rectangle as a flared peplum. Definitely a non-standard alteration, but it echoes the square armscye and looks intentional. In the future I would also want to cut the sleeves at least an inch longer, which would have been possible had I not cut the front and back too long. Overall the pattern now gives me a second (almost) TNT option if a straight grain blouse front is needed, I love the square armsceye, and intend to do some more fine tuning the fit as well as experiment with collar shapes in the future.

I made the blouse entirely from a treasured piece of fabric I had on my resource shelves for a long time, I used some old sheeting as sew in interfacing for the front facing/collar panels, and the pattern itself and the antler buttons have been in my files for years. I feel pretty good about turning all this into a garment I will enjoy wearing, and about working through some of the needed changes in a pattern I've not used in a long time
Title: Re: Jungle January contest - 1.01.2020 - 31.01.2020
Post by: SewRuthieSews on January 10, 2020, 18:40:04 PM
@indigotiger, lovely blouse!

@Manuela, I have some sparkly red snake print fabric I'd like to use but only in small amounts with plain fabric as its quite a statement. Would that still count? (I'm thinking black pants with a snakeskin strip down the legs, or a black top with snakeskin shoulders, alone its too Vegas for my life!)
Title: Re: Jungle January contest - 1.01.2020 - 31.01.2020
Post by: Ann on January 10, 2020, 21:30:24 PM
@indigotiger, I love your blouse. The design is lovely and I love the print. The buttons are a perfect match. It will look perfect under your jumpers.
Title: Re: Jungle January contest - 1.01.2020 - 31.01.2020
Post by: Manuela on January 10, 2020, 22:44:59 PM

@Manuela, I have some sparkly red snake print fabric I'd like to use but only in small amounts with plain fabric as its quite a statement. Would that still count? (I'm thinking black pants with a snakeskin strip down the legs, or a black top with snakeskin shoulders, alone its too Vegas for my life!)

@SewRuthieSews, this contest is really more about letting the animal print fabrics shine, not be used as small parts of a project. So, your idea wouldn’t really fit there.
Title: Re: Jungle January contest - 1.01.2020 - 31.01.2020
Post by: renita on January 11, 2020, 08:01:02 AM
Lovely blouse @indigotiger!I love your creative solutions to the issues you had.
Title: Re: Jungle January contest - 1.01.2020 - 31.01.2020
Post by: SewRuthieSews on January 11, 2020, 11:19:51 AM
@Manuela, OK cool I will have to think of something else then/sit this one out. Cheers Ruth
Title: Re: Jungle January contest - 1.01.2020 - 31.01.2020
Post by: UttaRetch on January 11, 2020, 11:56:27 AM
There are plenty of other contest opportunities.
Title: Re: Jungle January contest - 1.01.2020 - 31.01.2020
Post by: indigotiger on January 12, 2020, 05:00:36 AM
Indigotiger's Entry:

I made a blouse, using Heather Ross animal-printed cotton "West Hills Ponies"
(https://i0.wp.com/sewsweetness.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/01/westhillponies.jpg?ssl=1)

Pattern used:La Fred's (original, now OOP) Athena Blouse pattern
(https://www.voguefabricsstore.com/images/product/LaFred-AthenaBack-801.jpg)

A short description on how you made it/problems overcome/etc:  I reshaped collar tips from pointed to scalloped,  FBA to reshape front, added back yoke and additional width across back pleated into yoke for greater arm freedom of movement forward, added peplum to increase hip width, extended sleeves to mid-length, added cuff bands)

(https://3.bp.blogspot.com/-psehkTEh0yo/XhgW_Wgv9YI/AAAAAAAAKtA/S7aeQKG5fy8Xe_r-M_tGg-s-CjutjOi2gCLcBGAsYHQ/s1600/blouse-finished.jpg)
blouse on hanger

(https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-rTe1uYNbJtA/Xhqm3KchwZI/AAAAAAAACyU/ncCjG2CmvXElcVsrZ9kUtHLYG4SjspqMQCLcBGAsYHQ/s1600/horses-blouse-done.jpg)
blouse as worn

Title: Re: Jungle January contest - 1.01.2020 - 31.01.2020
Post by: BajaSusana on January 12, 2020, 20:25:34 PM

 Baja Susana has entered the contest!
This is my entry #1. I may enter a second item.I just accepted an offer on my house and may not have time to sew anything else.
 The pattern is Lutterloh supplement 315 pattern 125 from the most recent release.
(https://i.imgur.com/shZ3weP.jpg)
I am also showing off my label sewn into the side of the contrast trim.
 It is a duster length  vest with a gathered blouson waist and contrast trim. It also is pictured with patch pockets. I did not like the look of the pockets , so I left them off.
The main purple and black "cheetah" print is a poly chiffon. The contrast trim ois a cotton Lycra knit. I chose it because it would give a crisper finish and keep the vest from looking like a sack.
Here are views of the finished garment that is perfect for wearing with jeans . The vest ups the style of the jeans but is not heavy and stiff for shopping. (note:Sears is a high end store here)
(https://i.imgur.com/ItzHsJc.jpg)
And with a change of clothes to elegant black and the addition of a scarf this vest becomes  high style and ready for cocktails at 8:00.
(https://i.imgur.com/o1r0xSa.jpg)

The bodice and skirt are both gathered and with the addition of a belt  it becomes a blouson. This is not my favorite look. But I have shown it above belted to illustrate the blouson effect.
Here are a back and  side view to show the gathers.
(https://i.imgur.com/T14cmAS.jpg)

I basted all of the seams and then used a four thread overlock stitch on my serger. To finish the armholes, hem and scarf I used a narrow rolled hem. Since I did not have any French nuns around to hand stitch the hems, I used the rolled hem foot on my sewing machine to finish the armholes, hem and scarf. Once you master this technique it is so much fun to do. This is a more professional and higher end finish than a rolled hem on a serger. Here is an image of the vest armhole and a closeup of the stitching. And I would have lost time liberating the nuns from their  heavy, hot habits, and sticking them in bikinis and teaching them to surf!
(https://i.imgur.com/0HBRqU4.jpg)
I am very pleased with this garment. I am going to a fancy fundraiser for our dog rescue and I shall wear it.
I really had no issues with this  project. The polychiffon could have been a nightmare, but it was very cooperative.
This appears to be a simple garment, but it took a lot of time. I sewed slowly to keep the fabric under control.
I uses the straight stitch needle plate on my machine. that eliminated the machine gobbling up the fabric at the start of a seam.
 I hope that you like my vest as well as I!
Title: Re: Jungle January contest - 1.01.2020 - 31.01.2020
Post by: UttaRetch on January 12, 2020, 20:31:01 PM
Great photoshoot @BajaSusana.  I'm still not a fan of animal prints, but your duster and matching scarf are great.
Title: Re: Jungle January contest - 1.01.2020 - 31.01.2020
Post by: Greybird on January 12, 2020, 21:11:59 PM
You look lovely in it!
Title: Re: Jungle January contest - 1.01.2020 - 31.01.2020
Post by: fajita on January 12, 2020, 23:23:46 PM
@BajaSusana ” And I would have lost time liberating the nuns from their  heavy, hot habits, and sticking them in bikinis and teaching them to surf!”

Am I missing something, here?
Title: Re: Jungle January contest - 1.01.2020 - 31.01.2020
Post by: BajaSusana on January 12, 2020, 23:26:23 PM
@fajita Hermes scarves are ( or were) painstakingly hemmed by hand by French nuns.
And if I had any French nuns around in my tropical paradise, well...
Title: Re: Jungle January contest - 1.01.2020 - 31.01.2020
Post by: renita on January 13, 2020, 04:38:44 AM
Renita's Entry #1 - The Super-Boring but Necessary Ironing Board Cover

Pattern used: the old cover - laid out flat, with a bit extra added to it, because I thought it was a bit skimpy on the sides sometimes.

I used an old roman blind, which was lined with calico.  I left the two layers stitched together and just cut the rings off the tape, hoping that the thickness of the two fabrics would be enough to 'hide' any bump from the tape.  That worked well.  Just double turned the edges, threaded a bit of string through the tube/hem, put it on the board and tightened the string.

Challenges:
Nothing too challenging about this. 
- I did a single row of stitching at the corners and pulled it in so that the hem was easier to fold under. 
- I managed to get my string all the way through the hem - it is an exceptionally long way around an ironing board cover, pulling and pushing a safety pin.
- I didn't secure the string well enough when I was fitting the cover, so had to unpick a bit of the hem, where I could feel the end of the string had darted back to (I'd already removed the safety pin, of course).  There was no way I was pulling it all the way back out and starting again, so I just felt around, reattached my safety pin to the end of the string and then was super-careful not to lose it on the second fitting.
-Final challenge - taking a photo of an ironing board that looks exciting...  that's the old curtain still in a heap on the floor.

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Title: Re: Jungle January contest - 1.01.2020 - 31.01.2020
Post by: renita on January 13, 2020, 05:38:52 AM
Renita's Entry #2: The Super-Wild Brunch Coat/House Coat/Robe?

Pattern & Fabric Used:  The pattern is Style 2254, which I originally used for a school project back in (don't laugh) the 80s - possibly out of print now? 

The fabric is a crazy (for me) silk-blend with cream satin and chocolate burn-out sections in a zebra stripe pattern, then over-printed with all sorts of animal prints in a variety of colours - browns, pinks and jungle green.  It is not my usually cup-of-tea, but at the time of purchase I thought the fabric was in my colours, I should be brave and it might be good for a scarf.  The satin sections make it sit/hang really oddly, for that purpose, so instead I'm going for the glamour of a satin robe-y thing.  Something to wear in the house.  I'm too shy to wear something like this in public.

Construction:
I pretty much followed the directions altered everything. 
-Narrowed the shoulders by about 5cm and took up the sleeves by 20-25cm, so that it wouldn't hang off my shoulder so far and would finish just below the elbow. 
-Used french seams.
-Rather than apply a wide lace trim, as per the instructions, I went for a simpler (style-wise) bias bound edge at the front - I wanted something that didn't clash with the fabric.  And the sleeves just got a simple turned hem.

Challenges:
-Slippery fabric that went from open mesh to a firm satin made sewing anything resembling a straight line impossible.  Even when pressed before-hand, my hems seem to wobble all over the place.  I'm sure there's some orientation where they're straight - they may just never achieve that orientation again...
-Wearing something that is so glamorous will be a challenge.  I feel I should have a pair of high-heeled slippers at the very least.  Or a swimming costume, big hat, sunglasses and high-heels.  And a pool.  In Hollywood.  It's great for twirling though. :)  It makes me giggle.  I wore my satin nightie and this robe all day once I finished it, just so I could keep giggling. 

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(ETA: For modesty's sake, I'm not modelling it with my nightie - you don't need to be subjected to my knees.  I'm wearing it over my brown linen dress from SWAKOP)


Title: Re: Jungle January contest - 1.01.2020 - 31.01.2020
Post by: Sakar on January 13, 2020, 07:34:14 AM
@indigotiger @BajaSusana Very nice work! I admire people, who can sew such wonderful clothes!! :)
Title: Re: Jungle January contest - 1.01.2020 - 31.01.2020
Post by: UttaRetch on January 13, 2020, 08:47:21 AM
That's a great cover up @renita.  I bet your knees are better than mine. (https://i.imgur.com/S39XZCT.png)
Title: Re: Jungle January contest - 1.01.2020 - 31.01.2020
Post by: Manuela on January 13, 2020, 10:31:05 AM
@renita, your first entry doesn’t fulfil the requirement of the fabric being an animal print. I’m afraid it doesn’t qualify for this contest.
Title: Re: Jungle January contest - 1.01.2020 - 31.01.2020
Post by: SewRuthieSews on January 13, 2020, 17:52:00 PM
I decided to go shopping for something animal print in my current colour theme (black/grey/red) and found this lovely rayon/viscose (Monday Market Man at Chesterfield market).

Whilst the colour way is obviously not natural, the print is very leopard/cheetah esque I feel.
Would this one be admissible @Manuela?
Title: Re: Jungle January contest - 1.01.2020 - 31.01.2020
Post by: renita on January 13, 2020, 20:34:20 PM
@Manuela - I'm happy to be disqualified  :D

I'm ever so much happier you told me AFTER I finished it- I'd still be struggling with my old ironing board cover if I'd read the rules correctly and realised a leaf print doesn't qualify. 
Title: Re: Jungle January contest - 1.01.2020 - 31.01.2020
Post by: Manuela on January 13, 2020, 22:03:19 PM
I decided to go shopping for something animal print in my current colour theme (black/grey/red) and found this lovely rayon/viscose (Monday Market Man at Chesterfield market).

Whilst the colour way is obviously not natural, the print is very leopard/cheetah esque I feel.
Would this one be admissible @Manuela?

That fits the brief beautifully and I am quite envious. It’s hard to find animal prints in cool colours and I look dreadful in warm ones.
Title: Re: Jungle January contest - 1.01.2020 - 31.01.2020
Post by: SewRuthieSews on January 13, 2020, 22:34:51 PM
Yay thanks Manuela, I have picked a fairly simple but new to me Prima top pattern to use with it as its a woven, not a knit!
(I have got some animal prints in stash but they were all more in the creamy/browny zone and not quite what I wanted for this year, where I've already picked a colour palette).
If I hadn't found this I was going with a backup combo of pandas and zebra, probably in PJ pants. Two separate fabrics but both in black/white.

@renita, I think the leaf prints are lovely, and if allowed would have made my entering a lot easier as I have more leaves than animals in my stash.

I do find these contests a lot of fun as it just pushes me a little farther to try something slightly different. Thank you
Title: Re: Jungle January contest - 1.01.2020 - 31.01.2020
Post by: renita on January 15, 2020, 01:27:06 AM
I'm more of a leaf print person than an animal print person @SewRuthieSews.  Your fabric looks terrific and I can't wait to see what you do with it.

Thanks @UttaRetch.  And thanks for coming up with a name for it - I was struggling to think what it's called and, of course, cover-up is perfect.

@BajaSusana I love your long vest - very elegant and stylish.  You've done a great job with the rolled hem finish - I agree, much nicer looking than the rolled hem from the overlocker - that has its place but not for your lovely garment.
Title: Re: Jungle January contest - 1.01.2020 - 31.01.2020
Post by: SewRuthieSews on January 18, 2020, 09:30:29 AM
Have finally found time to cut out my fabric and there is still enough of January to finish it off!
Title: Re: Jungle January contest - 1.01.2020 - 31.01.2020
Post by: Ann on January 18, 2020, 11:32:43 AM
I'm working on mine. Of course I had to do some changes. Made my own piping and added a magnetic snap to the front  pocket as I wanted a bigger pocket in the front (3 sections vs 4 that is on the back).

(https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-W3ITm-L0GBo/XiLlwXv-ezI/AAAAAAAAqC8/IJiwN4Nbcm05tS4Q7j4svZnYjZ8SpD2mgCLcBGAsYHQ/s400/IMG_6492.jpeg)

Hope to have it done by Monday. Other than the inside pocket and figuring out the corners to box the bottom, it should be easy. Famous last words.  :meow:
Title: Re: Jungle January contest - 1.01.2020 - 31.01.2020
Post by: BrendaP on January 18, 2020, 15:19:36 PM
@Manuela would a dolphin print qualify?
Title: Re: Jungle January contest - 1.01.2020 - 31.01.2020
Post by: Lizzy777 on January 18, 2020, 15:51:03 PM
Lots of articles online about Dolphins that have been discovered/found in the jungle.
Title: Re: Jungle January contest - 1.01.2020 - 31.01.2020
Post by: UttaRetch on January 18, 2020, 16:01:25 PM
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Title: Re: Jungle January contest - 1.01.2020 - 31.01.2020
Post by: Lizzy777 on January 18, 2020, 16:46:38 PM
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Is that look directed at my previous post  ;) :)

If so, or if anyone is interested here are some links.

https://www.rainforest-alliance.org/species/river-dolphin

https://www.dailymail.co.uk/sciencetech/article-1166468/Rare-dolphins-discovered-deep-jungle.html





Title: Re: Jungle January contest - 1.01.2020 - 31.01.2020
Post by: Acorn on January 18, 2020, 16:51:40 PM
I'm very relieved to see that they're in rivers!
Title: Re: Jungle January contest - 1.01.2020 - 31.01.2020
Post by: Lizzy777 on January 18, 2020, 18:06:06 PM
I'm very relieved to see that they're in rivers!

 :)

http://www.differencebetween.net/science/nature/difference-between-jungle-and-rainforest/
Title: Re: Jungle January contest - 1.01.2020 - 31.01.2020
Post by: BrendaP on January 18, 2020, 18:30:59 PM
The fabric I have is this
https://poundfabrics.co.uk/collections/fleece/products/dolphins-cuddle-fleece-fabric (https://poundfabrics.co.uk/collections/fleece/products/dolphins-cuddle-fleece-fabric).  It's polar fleece not cuddle fleece and yesterday I started to make New Look 6142 (https://www.sewessential.co.uk/unisex-activewear-new-look-sewing-pattern-6142?gclid=Cj0KCQiA9orxBRD0ARIsAK9JDxRi3RbzGebY39q24HnpiZNLstSGeVZ8UzSbvcSGwGmkeIKUklDHuXMaAlp5EALw_wcB).

On another thread a couple of days ago someone mentioned that a unisex pattrn came out big; this one does too, especially on the width of the shoulders.

I didn't have enough fabric to pattern match the pockets - and with such a big print they really would have to be matched, so I'm omitting them.  Can't do any more until the package from Minerva with the open ended zip arrives.
Title: Re: Jungle January contest - 1.01.2020 - 31.01.2020
Post by: Helen M on January 18, 2020, 19:26:17 PM
This afternoon have cut out a grey and black matelasse stable knit animal print fabric to make Sew Simple cocoon shape dress. New to me pattern and I've not done a toile so we'll see....

I plan for it to be a sort of pinafore to wear with a black polo neck top.
Title: Re: Jungle January contest - 1.01.2020 - 31.01.2020
Post by: Manuela on January 19, 2020, 03:32:17 AM
@Manuela would a dolphin print qualify?

Yep @BrendaP, dolphin = animal, so it’s an animal print  ;)
Title: Re: Jungle January contest - 1.01.2020 - 31.01.2020
Post by: UttaRetch on January 19, 2020, 08:39:41 AM
Thanks for the education @Lizzy777.  :| My plan is to enter the floral contest and jungle flora is now a possibility.  :)
Title: Re: Jungle January contest - 1.01.2020 - 31.01.2020
Post by: BrendaP on January 19, 2020, 10:17:49 AM
Yep @BrendaP, dolphin = animal, so it’s an animal print  ;)

Great!

I cut it out last weekend and started sewing it together on Friday, but can't do much more now until the parcel containing an open ended zip arrives, other than the 'buttonholes' for the cords in the hood.

The sleeves are still stupidly long but I'll leave them until last and will adjust once the zip is in and the hood completed.  Construction-wise  I used cream thread in the overlocker, but I'm not sure what colour to use for top stitching.  Cuffs and lower hem will be black thread, hood will be cream but what about the zip?  The zip itself will be charcoal grey.

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Title: Re: Jungle January contest - 1.01.2020 - 31.01.2020
Post by: Lizzy777 on January 19, 2020, 10:36:34 AM
Thanks for the education @Lizzy777.  :| My plan is to enter the floral contest and jungle flora is now a possibility.  :)

I wasn't trying to educate! I just googled and shared the info? I was interested when Brenda asked Manuela if Dolphins could be included. If you found the articles interesting too, then thats great! :)

Title: Re: Jungle January contest - 1.01.2020 - 31.01.2020
Post by: UttaRetch on January 19, 2020, 14:47:59 PM
No problem.  You live and learn.  :)
Title: Re: Jungle January contest - 1.01.2020 - 31.01.2020
Post by: Ann on January 19, 2020, 16:42:06 PM
UPDATED
The Wave Pocket Market Tote

Pattern Used
The free pattern was found sometime ago at Sew4Home (https://sew4home.com/projects/storage-solutions/wave-pocket-market-tote)

The fabric used was bought at a local quilt shop. I found the cat fabric and then laid fabrics with it until I got what I wanted. The fabric for the piping was from the stash.

(https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-CtDYsGkF1Vg/XiLpy48ZZCI/AAAAAAAAqDQ/HEvQgB2Y8CUCvPScg7tdoK-RRMXBSCI3wCLcBGAsYHQ/s400/IMG_6463.jpeg)

A short description on how you made it/problems overcome/etc.

I followed the instructions but did not want 4 small pockets on the front. I did three and put a snap to close the larger center pocket on the front of the bag. The pocket has sewn divisions which made it easy to change from 4 to 3.

(https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-uTqxDyi9puU/XiLldfRicZI/AAAAAAAAqDA/65jmvacw48EATIqqCFRvculyr5vXPVgrACEwYBhgL/s400/IMG_6494.jpeg)


The inside of the bag has a pocket in it which is a nice addition.

(https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-97zJfu3FT7c/XiN_KvvBiJI/AAAAAAAAqDc/SVRECrypYdUG0VyBsyL83N0NdeGNN-f8QCLcBGAsYHQ/s400/IMG_6503.jpeg)

I followed the remaining instructions carefully until I got to the handles. They were not finished to my standards so I made my own handles. I did attach them as per the instructions.

(https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-FQs0CjNoi0A/XiSB8TANA3I/AAAAAAAAqDo/4eKFU9ALuHwEiFVCUP7wFHi9kuhxjPBnwCLcBGAsYHQ/s320/IMG_6508.jpeg)

I found my cat buttons so here is the bag with the black cat button on it.

(https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-19-yFD3g1EY/Xii6ehyyGSI/AAAAAAAAqFI/I0vRBW6Is14gdh6ZF3oKTCWwM8zd9AOpgCLcBGAsYHQ/s400/IMG_6518.jpeg)

(https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-BZPbFtgM4zI/Xii6eVYoltI/AAAAAAAAqFE/zOI1OO-a1VYAskI0blIc2q676epWjJLFACLcBGAsYHQ/s400/IMG_6519.jpeg)

Two things I would do differently the next time are:
Title: Re: Jungle January contest - 1.01.2020 - 31.01.2020
Post by: Renegade Sewist on January 19, 2020, 23:00:16 PM
I absolutely love the looseness of the qualifying "rules" for this. It really expands the possibilities and that seems to be getting a lot of participation going. Good idea @Manuela   :toast:.


There is still hope. I've got some fabric out, a leopard print poly chiffon.  Also a hideous tiger print. :) More importantly, I sewed yesterday. In a class at a mega sewing machine store. First time set down in front of a machine since February 2 years ago. I looked at the calendar and I've got 9 days with nothing specific on them, so, maybe......

PS: I also now want Bernina's newest serger, the L 460. Highly recommend. Only costs 10 times what my serger costs. Excellent fine adjustments and shockingly quiet.
Title: Re: Jungle January contest - 1.01.2020 - 31.01.2020
Post by: toileandtrouble on January 20, 2020, 22:08:40 PM
I also have some leopard print chiffon, the only trouble is that I have put it in a Safe Place and probably won't find it before February. Pity because it might have got me motivated to make it up this month.
Title: Re: Jungle January contest - 1.01.2020 - 31.01.2020
Post by: Renegade Sewist on January 20, 2020, 23:14:08 PM
I also have some leopard print chiffon, the only trouble is that I have put it in a Safe Place and probably won't find it before February. Pity because it might have got me motivated to make it up this month.
Yes, well  @toileandtrouble , when I posted that I'd gotten the fabric out, that was just in my mind, as I know I'd seen it recently, so it had to be near the surface. Went to get a pillowcase last night and it was on the shelf above.  :toast:

The ugly tiger is still in hiding. Might find other suitable fabric while looking for it.
Title: Re: Jungle January contest - 1.01.2020 - 31.01.2020
Post by: wrenkins on January 21, 2020, 07:49:23 AM
I think it was @Puzzler who said her stash was scattered about like a squirrel hides nuts. I thought 'me too' but it seems we're not the only ones..!!!  0_0

I'm pretty sure I have a qualifying fabric...but where?!?!?
Title: Re: Jungle January contest - 1.01.2020 - 31.01.2020
Post by: SewRuthieSews on January 21, 2020, 22:57:35 PM
I've cut my project out but then got distracted with something else, which I cut out and partly completed. Hmmm.
Anyway there's still over a week of January left so plenty of time!
Title: Re: Jungle January contest - 1.01.2020 - 31.01.2020
Post by: Acorn on January 22, 2020, 08:33:30 AM
If anyone can get it done, you can @SewRuthieSews!   :)
Title: Re: Jungle January contest - 1.01.2020 - 31.01.2020
Post by: Helen M on January 22, 2020, 10:30:52 AM
I'm struggling with mine, not very inspired with it so far....... Maybe my mojo has gone south too.

I'm now almost there with it.  :)
Title: Re: Jungle January contest - 1.01.2020 - 31.01.2020
Post by: Fabric Lover on January 25, 2020, 16:38:26 PM
This isn’t an entry as I don’t think it meets the qualifications ( I cut it out in December ready for a shirt-making workshop which had to be postponed until February) but I thought I’d post it here for interest/ inspiration purposes.

I made the Closet Case Kalle shirt dress which I then decided to shorten to shirt length originally posted in “In the Wardrobe”. I decided I would get more use of it as a shirt.

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Title: Re: Jungle January contest - 1.01.2020 - 31.01.2020
Post by: BrendaP on January 26, 2020, 20:21:40 PM
BrendaP's Entry
Dolphin print fleece hoodie jacket

Pattern used
New Look 6142 (https://www.hobbycraft.co.uk/new-look-unisex-activewear-sewing-pattern-6142/633308-1000?glCountry=GB&gclid=CjwKCAiAjrXxBRAPEiwAiM3DQngjeMRWVa4wm5Ej97ERPIe3MUHSXn2bkQprew9QWornHlFRHSwCmRoCQUEQAvD_BwE&gclsrc=aw.ds).  Chosen partly because it has few construction seams to interfere with the printed design and partly because I already had it.  A unisex pattern which needed a bit of tweeking to get the shoulders to fit.

A short description on how you made it/problems overcome/etc.
I cut the pieces one at a time to get the best placement of the dolphins and omitted the pockets because there wasn't enough fabric to pattern match and it would have looked dreadful if not matched.
I ummed and ahhed as to the best way to cut the hood, and decided to have it 'upside-down' so that it was light-to-light at the neck seam.
Construction was done on the overlocker - a doddle to do. 0_0.  Raw edges were neatened with the overlocker and then topstitched using a regular straight stitch.  It needed several changes of colour; cream for the hood, black for the sleeves and bottom and both for the zip.

I bought something called anorak cord for the drawstring but it's quite flimsy and I might change it for something a bit more substantial.  The pattern didn't say to use a cord in the lower hem s I didn't, but if I do change the cord in the hood I will buy enough to do both as it feels a little 'unfinished' without the lower cord.

I've been wearing it most of the afternoon - we went for a pub Sunday lunch - and I felt comfortable wearing it.

Pictures
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Title: Re: Jungle January contest - 1.01.2020 - 31.01.2020
Post by: SewRuthieSews on January 28, 2020, 21:54:29 PM
SewRuthieSews' Entry for Jungle January

I used the sewing pattern from Prima Magazine May 2010 as my starting point. I chose the top length but the dress sleeves. I used fold over elastic on the neckband instead of bias binding. I constructed in a different order and pleated the sleeves into the cuffs (which I made wider) rather than gathering them. I omitted the back waist darts, but cut the back with a centre seam.
It is a lovely soft blouse, which although I've sewn it in January should be great to wear to work on hot days in the summer.

(https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-fSO6IVZjqFM/XjCrjnP1ZLI/AAAAAAAANDs/WqCvGa8YcP8SZs-Fb0v_rBEFJ0I9TFb1ACLcBGAsYHQ/s400/JanBlouseFront.JPG)
(https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-vN_fVX52YqQ/XjCrplDoXEI/AAAAAAAANDw/sNH7aPoC90YrhPaakUD3lf7QCH9j9EOfQCLcBGAsYHQ/s400/JanBlouseBack.JPG)
(https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-6M9x-WIRsvQ/XjCqz3C_-UI/AAAAAAAANDg/fsxDxcEsqUILMluEGSuGrmj7BTAFumu5wCLcBGAsYHQ/s400/Prima%2BMay%2B2010%2BTop%2B%25281%2529.jpg)
Title: Re: Jungle January contest - 1.01.2020 - 31.01.2020
Post by: Kwaaked on January 29, 2020, 02:22:27 AM
I wound up selling the skirt I made for this contest earlier while having it on a mannequin to photo.  Someone drove by and asked if it was for sale...I replied "sure...$100".  The stopped and looked at it and asked to try it on, so I was like, sure.  Opened up, let them try it on and asked if I would do the alteration on it for free for the cost (I have to move the waistband hook and eye over about an inch...I didn't make it to my own measurements, just out of an envelope and made the band tighter for my own waist).  So...I never got it all the way photographed...some prelim to test the lighting but was working on the styling at the time.

The skirt itself was a weird round about on how it came to be...in a Facebook group I was showing how to style one of these style skirts because a celebrity was horrid in theirs.

But because I sold it as I was photographing it, I don't feel it's fair to post.  If I get a chance, I'll resew it up for the contest.
Title: Re: Jungle January contest - 1.01.2020 - 31.01.2020
Post by: Manuela on January 29, 2020, 03:09:18 AM
@Fabric Lover, cutting out in December is fine, as long as you have sewn it in January, you could enter it in the contest. I included the pictures in your post, however, some of them are sideways (nothing I can do about that).
Title: Re: Jungle January contest - 1.01.2020 - 31.01.2020
Post by: UttaRetch on January 29, 2020, 08:09:32 AM
Rotated

(https://i.imgur.com/DxhJ7mf.jpg)

(https://i.imgur.com/zcLvi8J.jpg)

I did not attempt to enlarge since this would have led to a loss of definition.
Title: Re: Jungle January contest - 1.01.2020 - 31.01.2020
Post by: Manuela on January 29, 2020, 09:06:50 AM
Thanks @UttaRetch, now I only need to know whether or not @Fabric Lover  wants to enter the contest.
Title: Re: Jungle January contest - 1.01.2020 - 31.01.2020
Post by: Goth Gardiner on January 30, 2020, 13:01:43 PM
Goth Gardiner's entry 1

Pattern was self-drafted many years ago. 

Fabric was 1m of "scardey cat" from funki fabrics.

This fabric was quite thick with less stretch than I've used previously.  I should have made the pattern a bit bigger, but it's not tight enough that I feel inclined to unpick it.  Sleeves with that rouching mean that my fat arms are hidden, and that I don't need to worry about pattern matching.

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Title: Re: Jungle January contest - 1.01.2020 - 31.01.2020
Post by: Iminei on January 30, 2020, 13:02:45 PM
Yay! You managed to post GG!
Title: Re: Jungle January contest - 1.01.2020 - 31.01.2020
Post by: Goth Gardiner on January 30, 2020, 13:07:57 PM
Goth Gardener's entry 2

Pattern; self-drafted.  Top taken from a TnT pattern, but changed to dropped shoulders, neckline lowered and made a bit bigger (as previous entry was a bit tight). Skirt was a self-drafted handkerchief skirt.

Fabric, another one from funki fabrics.

As I had 1.25m of this for some reason I decided to make a dress, as most of my dresses are a bit work-formal, and I want some more casual ones. 

This needed a lot of amendments.  I made the top too big - hence the pleats at the waist.  I decided that I didn't need to pattern match as so many rtw dresses don't - and I'm not happy about the lack of matching.  I'd forgotten that handkerchief skirts show the wrong side of the fabric; so I did a deep hem.  It was too short, so I added another "handkerchief" of a thick black mesh - this is the "shadow" you can see on the right-hand side and at the front.

I'm not unhappy with it when compared to a rtw frock in the kind of shop that would sell such a style, but it's really not up to my usual standard.

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Title: Re: Jungle January contest - 1.01.2020 - 31.01.2020
Post by: Goth Gardiner on January 30, 2020, 13:09:53 PM
Yay! You managed to post GG!

Yep!  Have no idea what I have been doing differently to make it work, and poor Acorn has been very patient with me!  Thank you @Acorn .
Title: Re: Jungle January contest - 1.01.2020 - 31.01.2020
Post by: Manuela on January 31, 2020, 00:41:44 AM
Great, 8 entries so far, maybe 9 - I still wait for @Fabric Lover to confirm.
Title: Re: Jungle January contest - 1.01.2020 - 31.01.2020
Post by: samtowanda on January 31, 2020, 01:22:38 AM
Towanda's 1st entry

[/url]](https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/49466343881_f295265168.jpg)[/url]  (ftp://live.staticflickr.com/65535/49466343881_f295265168.jpg[/img)

I'm introverted so I usually just follow the different contests. This one inspired me to join in. This is a wrap top that was drafted using a computer drafting program. The fabric has sitting on the shelves for a few years. I had planned on using it last year but that didn't happen. I wanted to make a dress when I pulled out the fabric but I didn't have enough so I ended making a wrap top. I had enough fabric leftover to make a camisole.

Sewing the pattern was pretty straightforward since I previously worked out most of my fitting issues. I always have to make a rounded back adjustment. When I finished the top I had not decided on how to finish the ties. After I took the picture, I cut the ties and tied each end in a knot. The camisole is just waiting for someone to help me with placement of the back straps.

This challenge inspired me to pull a few animal prints out of the fabric collection.
Title: Re: Jungle January contest - 1.01.2020 - 31.01.2020
Post by: Fabric Lover on January 31, 2020, 02:18:58 AM
Great, 8 entries so far, maybe 9 - I still wait for @Fabric Lover to confirm.
I wasn’t sure if my entry was ok to enter as Uttaretch thought it might not meet the qualifications, but would love to if possible.
Title: Re: Jungle January contest - 1.01.2020 - 31.01.2020
Post by: Manuela on January 31, 2020, 03:09:54 AM
I wasn’t sure if my entry was ok to enter as Uttaretch thought it might not meet the qualifications, but would love to if possible.

@Fabric Lover  only need to do an entry post, then I’ll put it into the voting thread. As long as you cut in December and sewed in January you are fine. @Utta Retch kindly rotated the pictures, so I’m happy to copy them into your entry submission.
Title: Re: Jungle January contest - 1.01.2020 - 31.01.2020
Post by: Fabric Lover on January 31, 2020, 04:44:43 AM
Many thanks, Manuela and thanks also to Uttaretch!

Pattern used: I used the Closet Case Kalle shirt, with the sleeve expansion.

I originally made the shirt dress but after I’d worn it over black tights, I decided that as my legs were so cold ( it was a very cold day!) I would wear it more if it were tunic length so shortened it accordingly.

Problems encountered: The main problem was that I found the fabric, which is a crepe georgette, difficult to work with on certain elements. This really presented an issue when I came to do the sleeve placket - the fabric just would not behave! When I’d completed this, I really wasn’t happy with the way it looked so took it out and redid it as a continuous lap. It’s still not quite as good as I would like it but I learned some very useful lessons which I can apply next time!
Title: Re: Jungle January contest - 1.01.2020 - 31.01.2020
Post by: Manuela on January 31, 2020, 05:44:38 AM
Yay, 10 entries so far.
Please have your submission posts with pictures up by February 7th if you want to enter the contest.
Title: Re: Jungle January contest - 1.01.2020 - 31.01.2020
Post by: Helen M on January 31, 2020, 16:58:55 PM
Sewing finished so just need to sort out photos.
Title: Re: Jungle January contest - 1.01.2020 - 31.01.2020
Post by: toileandtrouble on January 31, 2020, 22:56:04 PM
LOWS, SLOW, OWLS!
Not going to be left behind this year.
 Not feeling up to much  - that's the lows.
Only started today, but also finished - that's the slow.
Jersey top with a print - that's the owls.
I used V8151. Proper post tomorrow
Title: Re: Jungle January contest - 1.01.2020 - 31.01.2020
Post by: toileandtrouble on February 01, 2020, 10:49:37 AM
Toileandtrouble's entry

A t-shirt using Vogue 8151. Today's Fit, by Sandra Betzina, looks as if it is now OOP, but Amazon seem to have some.  The fabric is a fun print from Fabworks.  Not 100% cotton but it feels nice.
 I made version B. Inside, they show an option to add ties at the neck, which I did.  The dart was dropped 2cm, next time might take it 1cm lower.
Got a bit confused with the seam allowances because I wanted to do it mostly on the overlocker directly.
The fiddly part was getting my owls in a line. Anyone who has tried ducks in a row ought to try this. I wanted to leave a plain edge below a row of upright owls. Fair bit of time moving the fold over to one side to leave a wide piece to cut out the sleeves, matching the back lines to the front at the bottom, and choosing the place to position the owls on the sleeves. Actual construction was pretty quick, apart from the hemming.  Next time I will shorten the neck band a tad, think the seam allowance was not trimmed enough, also the ties seem too narrow for my taste and a bit far apart. Otherwise, I am pretty pleased, especially the fitting given by the dart.

Photo will be here later. 
Yes, well, there is now a photo on my new tablet but I have no idea how to get it from there to post it.  I will return...
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This is not the photo from my tablet, which is still a mystery, but an emergency one, from a phone.
Foreshortened, but better than nothing.
Title: Re: Jungle January contest - 1.01.2020 - 31.01.2020
Post by: Bodgeitandscarper on February 01, 2020, 12:10:58 PM
I'm so good at doing things at the wrong time, I started a zebra print baby jacket yesterday...  :[
Title: Re: Jungle January contest - 1.01.2020 - 31.01.2020
Post by: WildAtlanticWay on February 02, 2020, 21:58:35 PM
I’m not entering the contest because I only finished my bag today but I thought I’d post a picture as the fabric has a jungle inspired print.

Title: Re: Jungle January contest - 1.01.2020 - 31.01.2020
Post by: samtowanda on February 03, 2020, 00:19:57 AM
 Towanda's 2nd entry
[ftp][/(https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/49480254206_4c1f28f8c1.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/2iopeH9)snakeskin print top (https://flic.kr/p/2iopeH9) by Life is sew sew good (https://www.flickr.com/photos/8202527@N04/), on Flickrftp]

There were a few issues with the fabric and the pattern. This is another top that was computer drafted. The program drafts all flare at the side seams instead of it being distributed throughout the body of the garment. I ended up slashing and spreading the original pattern to get the flare where I wanted. I used the sewing machine for the shoulder seams and the bust darts. The rest of the sewing was on the serger. I used the coverstitch for the hems.

My other issue is that I cut the neck binding too wide. It ended up being floppy after I stitched it down. I didn't have enough scraps to cut another one so I just folding the original binding over and stitched it down. Pattern matching went out the window because I didn't have enough fabric. I was annoyed but it's so busy that it doesn't bother me. The colors are richer in person. All in all, I'm happy with how this top turned out.
Title: Re: Jungle January contest - 1.01.2020 - 31.01.2020
Post by: Puzzler on February 03, 2020, 07:11:57 AM
 :o Yikes, @samtowanda, is that your fabric stash in the background, or part thereof???
Title: Re: Jungle January contest - 1.01.2020 - 31.01.2020
Post by: samtowanda on February 04, 2020, 04:16:42 AM
:o Yikes, @samtowanda, is that your fabric stash in the background, or part thereof???

@Puzzler, yep that's part of the stash. The rest in stored in bins in the basement and DGD's closet.
Title: Re: Jungle January contest - 1.01.2020 - 31.01.2020
Post by: snoozi soozi on February 04, 2020, 07:57:53 AM
@Puzzler, yep that's part of the stash. The rest in stored in bins in the basement and DGD's closet.

And there was me thinking I had a stash...compared to you @samtowanda I have a mere piffle of a pile  :P
Title: Re: Jungle January contest - 1.01.2020 - 31.01.2020
Post by: Helen M on February 04, 2020, 16:25:39 PM
Helen M’s Jungle January entry.

Simple Sew Cocoon dress which came with a sewing magazine.

The fabric is a ponte look but is more a fine knit matelasse with a plain backing. It’s been in my stash since 2015 when I bought it on holiday in Texas from the now defunct Hancock's.

A fairly easy make, although I don’t know why there is a front centre seam. It is on the grain and just made pattern matching a bit of a devil! I found a the 5/8 seam allowance a bit annoying and it seemed huge having sewn with 3/8 and 1/4 in most of what I’ve sewn of late.

I raised the pocket height 1” as I’m only 5’1”. The pattern said to use bias binding for sleeve turnings, I just turned under and hand sewed to finish, the same with the hem.

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Title: Re: Jungle January contest - 1.01.2020 - 31.01.2020
Post by: Manuela on February 05, 2020, 23:38:13 PM
Thank you @Helen M. I made up this pattern a few years back as a school project and completely forgot about it. Time to play around with it, it’s a nice versatile pattern and a really cool and comfortable dress.
Title: Re: Jungle January contest - 1.01.2020 - 31.01.2020
Post by: Manuela on February 07, 2020, 00:24:04 AM
Reminder: today is the deadlines for posting your entries  :)
Title: Re: Jungle January contest - 1.01.2020 - 31.01.2020
Post by: Sakar on February 07, 2020, 07:23:46 AM
Thanks for the reminder!!
Title: Re: Jungle January contest - 1.01.2020 - 31.01.2020
Post by: Sakar on February 07, 2020, 07:27:53 AM
Sakar's entry: Bag for toy animals

A nice bag for DS's toy animals.
I didn't use a specific pattern, I just used fabrics leftovers which I found at home, added a zipper and a handle.

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