This top was a bit of an experiment.  I’ve sewn McCalls 6841 before, but in view C.  This is view A.

MISSES’ TOPS: Loose-fitting, pullover tops have draped front, and back collar. Wrong side may show. A: self-lined back and very narrow hem for front hemline. B and C: front pleated drape and narrow hem.
Designed for Medium Weight Wovens and Knits.

This was made from scraps of a Spolight polyester knit that were left over from an earlier failed dress project. Great colours and interesting print. There was very little fabric to work with, so I pieced the back pieces with a centre back seam that also enabled me to get a fantastic print effect.  I sewed up the size Medium. This fabric has tremendous drape, which is perfect for the front cowl neckline. There are only two main pattern pieces, plus strips of fabric for armhole bindings.  It is worth making just to figure out the drafting and construction, although I struggled a LOT to get the inside facing seams looking half decent.  But when I sewed it up and put it on Ada, I knew that I would never wear it.

But I did know who would wear it and look fantastic in it – my friend Jen, who loves to layer and loves colour. So I gave it to her, and she wore it to work the next day layered over a long-sleeved tee and straight skirt. It’s a wonderful vest – that neckline is super low and could never be worn without a top underneath – and I’m so pleased that it worked for someone! Now to get photos of her wearing it….