My first FO-- or at least in 10 years! Simplicity 1198.

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I know, I know, knits are not exactly "beginner" friendly but I've sewn like a pair of fleece pajama pants in high school, and a pillowcase... So I went for it! The neckline is definitely a bit rough but I'm okay with it. I had a hard time wrapping my head around "pinning the neck band to the outside" and sewing it so it had a pretty seam. I definitely had it figured out by the time I went to do the bands for the sleeves.

Originally I was going to do a 1/4th sleeve cap, but I tried it on before and my boyfriend really liked it without the sleeve caps.

Overall, I'm EXTREMELY happy with how it came out. Next on the chopping block-- chiffon and satin! Because I'm just too ambitious for my own damn good.

http://www.joann.com/silky-prints-crepe-fabric-55-black-small-dot/15070188.html#q%3Ddot%2Bcrepe%26start%3D1 + sheer black chiffon for Simplicity 1106 in view D, in case you're curious. :D