McCall's 6991 | Tab Sleeve Twist Wrap Front Top - Take Two!

If I make a pattern more than once, you know I really must love it.  When I made my first version of McCall's 6991, I knew I'd make another one.  

The first version was made in a synthetic fabric.  I wasn't completely sure if it would be a top I'd wear a lot, so I really didn't want to make a big investment.  But since the end of the year, I've reached for that top multiple times.

This time I used this awesome, graphic polka dot and stripe black and cream silk crepe de chine that I bought from Mood.  I would link to it, but it is so great that it sold out fast!

I know a lot of others struggle with silk sewing.  I don't find the fabric to be difficult or slippery in the least.  It's one of my absolute favorite fabric to work with.  I love the feel of it.  My number one tip is to simply cut each piece out on a single layer.  That way it will remain on grain.

Being that the front of this top is one large bias-cut piece, there was no way that the print could be evenly matched.  But I really like the effect that the bias draping created.  I did put consideration into the back.  I cut the yoke on the cross grain and made sure that the back's pattern placement was symmetrical.

On this version of M6991, I still omitted the pocket on view B as I did in the first one.  And I used the tab sleeve from view C.  

And per usual, I used a Microtex needle, made French seams and created narrow hems.  I really, really love this top.  And who knows?  There may be a third...