Blush Twin Set

 

Finished blush twin set

     I bought a pretty blush ponte knit fabric from Nancy Nix Rice at the ASG Conference in San Francisco.  I used the tank top from Pamela's Patterns #108 and the cardigan from Pamela's Patterns #110.

Tank top pattern

Cardigan pattern

     I like to make twin sets as it gives me a lot of options from wearing the two pieces together or as separates with other items in my closet.  This blush color is a nice neutral that will go with so many things in my closet.

Knit stay tape

Detail of neck and arm finishes

    For the tank top, I used knit stay tape to stabilize the neck and arm openings.  It makes it so much easier to sew that narrow folder finish.

Double sided fusible stay tape

Getting ready to hem the sleeve

Sleeve hem detail

     For the hems on the cardigan, I used 1 inch double sided fusible stay tape.  It gives a nice crisp fold to the hem and makes the sewing easy.

Back neck ruching

     The back neck of the cardigan has a bit a ruching using some elastic.  It gives a nice drape to the front of the cardigan.

Finished tank top

 

      Now we just need some warmer weather for me to be able to wear my new twin set.