Simplicity 8982 | A Floral Print Knit Top with Lace Sleeves
When Simplicity 8982 was announced (on Instagram) as the November #SewYourView pattern, I immediately knew I was going to sew the top (view c) and probably the skirt (view d). I even pinned an inspiration dress on my Pinterest board to use as a guideline for the sleeves. I had a chance to stop at SR Harris when we were in Minnesota a few weeks ago. In preparation I created a list of patterns I wanted to sew, along with the fabric needed for each. This foil print knit was not even CLOSE to anything I was looking for! But I swear as I walked past it, the bolt JUMPED into my cart! And I'm glad I did. I think the foil knit looks lovely made into this pullover top. Before I go any further, here's the pattern I'm writing about. I picked it up at Hobby Lobby during one of their pattern sales as it's a great basic knit pattern with a lot of design options. Because I fell in love with the floral foil fabric and was determined to use it for the top, I had to make so