Vintage Pattern question

[nicoleheather]

I want to make this Minuet Stole from freevintageknitting.com.

http://www.freevintageknitting.com/s...l-pattern.html

I absolutely love it just as it is in the photo, but I'm concerned about 2 things:

1) What kind of yarn can I substitute for the "dawn nylon" or "dawn nylon pompadour" so that it looks the same?

2) I'm a little intimidated by all the tucking and sewing for the finishing. Any advice on how this is done?

Thanks in advance for any help!

[suzeeq]

The Dawn nylon pompadour is a fingering weight yarn, that has 133 yds/oz. (http://www.vintageknits.com/vintyarn1.html) The all nylon has 136 yds. Dunno about the tucking and sewing.

[CognizantAmiga]

That is really cute! The tucking is simply folding your "material" and tacking it so that the fold stays. Just use the picture to guide how it will look. I think you will find it easier than you think.

[nicoleheather]

Thanks!
So I should just use a tapestry needle and the same yarn, right? And it's okay if it's not 100% nylon?
Thanks again!