Monday, 27 June 2016

Vintage Liberty Twin Set

Am I too old for a twin set? Am I too young for a twin set? Who knows but I had to use up my last bit of Liberty fabric in an efficient way before it got cut up for make-up bags or something and that would have been a waste. Sorry, morning hair!


I had so many lovely comments about my bloke's jumper which I turned into a cardigan that I wanted to have a top to wear underneath. I wear the cardigan a lot so to have a set seemed like perfection to me.

I used my all time favourite vintage pattern ,1967 Simplicity 7642, to make a shell top view 2 with bust darts only.


I picked out a vibrant pink for the top as it was hard to get a green that matched the jumper too. There was just enough to do the bottom pieces. I would have preferred the top but there you are.


It is a bit chillier today so I am wearing it with cropped green jeans.


I am pinning this to my vintage pledge board for 2106.


So tell me fashionable people, is a twin set an old or young thing these days?

Thanks for stopping by. Jo x

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10 comments:

  1. Ingrid K.27 June 2016 at 08:43

    Hello Jo,

    What a lovely idea using up the liberty fabric wisely like this! It suits you, and goes perfectly with the cardigan!

    Have a great week!
    Ingrid xx
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  2. Jackie27 June 2016 at 10:23

    A twin set is called fashionable these days and depending on where you get them from also very "in". The colours suit you and if you don't feel comfortable wearing a twin set, then call it a top and a cardigan because that is what a twin set is. Jackie

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  3. Pam27 June 2016 at 12:09

    As long as it pleases you does it matter whether you are too young or old. After all age is just a state of mind and in the summer I am sometimes in my teens.

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  4. mamasmercantile27 June 2016 at 12:51

    It looks amazing and strangely I asked my husband that very same question this morning as I had seen a set that I liked. His reply was what difference does it make as long as you like it. Very wise man I think...

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  5. Gracie Saylor27 June 2016 at 19:22

    Mama's husband is wise! I know nothing of what is currently fashionable, but I like what you have made and how it looks on you. If it is comfortable and pleases you then you have created a "classic!" xx

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  6. Jill at emeraldcottage28 June 2016 at 17:00

    Both ar gorgeous, but most especially the cardy , the trim is perfect :)
    Jillxo

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  7. Unknown28 June 2016 at 17:13

    Cool outfit. Love it. Twin set for the win.

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  8. Meredith28 June 2016 at 20:47

    Wonderful idea Jo, you look fabulous, morning hair and all!
    Meredith

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  9. Caroline28 June 2016 at 20:52

    This looks lovely. The splash of pink near your face works really well with your skin tone and colouring. What a great way to use up scraps of coveted fabric!

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  10. Amy at love made my home28 June 2016 at 21:12

    Fabulous Jo!! Another great sew!

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