A Tri-Wrap-Along with McCall's 7249

I found the opportunity to sew before returning to work this week after a 2 week hiatus. I was not able to find this pattern at my local JoAnn's and instead purchased one on etsy. 

Pattern Description:
MISSES' TOPS AND DRESS: Close-fitting, pullover tops and dress have gathered front overlay and stitched hems. Designed for medium-weight moderate stretch knits.

I sewed a short sleeved version of the top.  

 

Pattern Sizing:
A5(6-8-10-12-14), E5(14-16-18-20-22).  I sewed a "12".


Fabric Used:
Rayon/lycra knit from EOS in a vibrant "triangles" print. The split colors of the shapes make the white triangles to appear as "right-click" arrows. 


What did you particularly like or dislike about the pattern?
I like the crossover style, which acts like figure "camouflage".

McCall's 7249 was fairly simple to construct, while paying attention to the marked circles and fold/facing lines and especially the placement of the overlays at the "V" part of the neckline to avoid the bulk after turning them to the front of the top, thus concealing the neckline seams.

"Understitching" is necessary to stabilize the overlay to the neckline after turning it from the inside to the outside of the top.  I noticed the slight "waviness" or "undulating" characteristic of the neckline as that on McCall's model on the pattern envelope.  It seemed to result from a tad of "tugging" at the gathered ends of each overlay that was extended and secured via machine basting ("crossing over") to the opposite side below the armhole.

However, there were moments when I became "twisted", prompting me to re-orient the overlays to their proper positions (with the gathered side edges of the left overlay already attached to the right side seam) before crossing the right over the left overlay.

Pattern alterations or any design changes you made:
1.  My typical 1" petite adjustment at the waist

2.  Narrowing the upper center back 3/8" from the center

3.   Adjusted the placement of the gathered edge of each overlay on one side of the front (between two marked open circles) by adjusting the locations of those two marked open circles.  

      (a)  Raised the placement mark (open circle) from 2" to 1"  below the armscye.   This will result in raising the upper edge of the gathered side of each overlay (left, right)

       (b) Lowered the placement mark 1" for the lower gathered edge of each overlay.  The marked circle moved approximately from 4" to 3" above the lower edge of the front.


Would you sew it again? Would you recommend it to others?
I'll put a second version on hold for now.  I would recommend it, if you like this type of mock wrap style. 


Conclusion:
After patience working with the gathering, layering of fabric, and getting out of a few "tangled" moments with fabric, I am satisfied with this top. The soft rayon/lycra knit that I used made the top comfortable. 

From sundancecatalog.com, with similar styling but long-sleeved, $68.  The neckline is "wavier" than mine!: 
 http://www.sundancecatalog.com/product/55415.do?code=GGLBASE&utm_source=Google&utm_medium=CPC&utm_campaign=PLA&utm_keyword=Flattering+Vanessa+Tee,+Crossover+Panels,+Front+Shirring+%26+Raglan+Sleeves+T-Shirt&kpid=55415&kpid=S498191