While trekking through the fabric jungle one morning I spied a large Lion on the horizon. The lion looked like the one in Daktari or Clarence the cross-eyed lion.
Then I pounced on this pattern in my pattern stash.
I managed to wrangle the short dress version from the small piece I had.
With a wisp of seams great on the shoulder seams, coverpro used on the hems, this little lion was cut and finished in under 2 hours.
But I did get Clarence on my left side. He’s been in my stash for at least 12 months from remnants at Pitt Trading from Charlie Brown. The humidity has just started for our summer so I’m going to enjoy wearing this little lion for the duration.
I’ve shortened the shoulder straps by 1″ and the neckline and armholes sit nicely – no gaps.
The image of Clarence remains the property of www.marshall-thompson.com/
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hahahahaha nice! The fit looks great-you're doing wonderful things with that pattern.
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WOW! That is so clever – the double hem gives it a skirt/top look. You have excelled yourself…yet again…J
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What a wonderful use of that fabric!
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Love your dress. It is too cute!
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That's just cute as can be!
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This is beyond cute. I love it!!!
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Your post has me humming “Eye of the Tiger”…
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I can see why you bought that piece – great little frock and perfect for this steamy weather!
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Purfect dress and love the way you have worked the design.
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And no animal was injured during the making. Luv it.
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That's fantastic! Jungle January is turning out some absolute gems.
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What a fun dress. That pattern is perfect for the print.
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My goodness I love this dress! I love the placement.
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Ha! Stupendous print, and congratulations on managing to eke it out to such great effect.
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How many people have stopped you to admire that lion? A great summer dress! I loved Daktari! Thanks for the memory 🙂
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Love it! Great idea to put the face on the side. How did you use the seams great? I've got some in my stash but can't for the life of me remember why I bought it as I don't ever bind my seams. I'm nearly finished my Jungle January dress – just need to do the hem.
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Hey Tigergirl.
I've replied to you on your mesh dress post. Cheers:)
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Fantastic!!! Love how you have used that fabric. Great that the face is on the side – adds real interest. Love it.
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I would have never thought to use that type of fabric (panel type of fabric) in a garment. It looks great.
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Oh, how gorgeous is that dress?! The simple lines of that pattern are perfect to showcase that marvellous lion! I love it!
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I can't take my eyes off of this dress. Extraordinary.
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Oh wow, I had to make picture larger to realise you really have a lion on you!! Good use of the fabric and the dress fits so nicely.
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Stunning fabric . I think you will be turning a few heads with your new dress.
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