IndieSew Cardison Jacket and Key Largo Top

A couple of casual pieces for the beautiful fall weather

Everything today is from Indiesew and it is all pretty amazing.

First up is the Cardison, A knit cardigan with an elastic hem band, 3/4 length sleeves, and single welt pockets.  One of the recommended fabrics is Scuba, which I used, this gorgeous Admiral Blue Scuba Knit.  I love this fabric, a soft (super-soft) and stable knit.  

The stable knit made the welt pockets so much easier.  The instructions were easy to follow and the only thing that was a bit hard was the welt pockets.  If I read them correctly it stated not to stitch across the stop of the welt before you cut the welt open.  I followed it the first time but on the second welt, I stitched the entire rectangle.  I found this much easier to get nice sharp shape.

I did baste the outline of the welt pocket on both sides, making it easier to stitch and the sizes were the same.  I did not like how the inside looked, so I used some leftover fabric to cover the inside.

Makes for a neater inside.  Three of the sides were attached to the other seams, the top  - 

Steam-a-Seam holds it in place!

I made a size medium which is good and a bit roomy, so if you want it more fitted go down a size.  An inch to the sleeves and it would be easy to lengthen them to long sleeve.

Topstitching all around the neckband, front and bottom edge, just a detail I like and it held the seam down a bit. This was a consideration with the thicker fabric and seam.  Plus it just made it look a bit more finished.

This jacket is just so comfortable and made from the scuba knit, a perfect weight.  Once you get past the welt pockets, this jacket is very quick to sew.  I did use 3/4" elastic for the bottom band, it just fit a bit better for my make.

Now to my top, it is Key Largo Top, A casual tee with short sleeves, a bias-cut front, neck binding, and the option for front ties and recommended fabric is woven.  

Now I have been seeing t-shirts with the tie accent at the hem in RTW and thought this pattern would be perfect for a knit.  I did not cut the front on the bias and went down about a half a size.  I love this top, it fits perfect and looks so stylish.

The only thing about the knit, which is Dark Heather Grey Rayon, the tie is a bit thick when double knotted. 

I see so many of these t-shirts in my future, with the tie and then a few changes and without the tie.  I have been making lots of t-shirts trying to find the best fitting one.  I might have just found that in this one.

I took pictures on a couple of different days, so you see it styled different ways.

Disclosure  - I am part of the IndieSew blogger team and received this pattern as being part of the team.  The opinions are all mine.