After Marilyn, a UFO

So, you think you know what a UFO is?  What's that you say? It's an "Unidentified Flying Object"?

*BUZZ!!!!*  Nope.  Sorry.  You are incorrect.

In the world of this seamstress a UFO is an UnFinished Outfit.  That's what I have for you today.  Though I suppose a single shirt doesn't technically count as an outfit.  Meh.  Whatever.  Point is, I finished something that had been sitting untouched for many months.

I started it before I got the task of Marilyn, but had to hang it aside once I got charged to make the wedding dress.  So yeah, it definitely was a good number of months before I got my hands on it again. 

While I was making Marilyn I would look over every once in a while and see this guy, but I felt guilty because I could never really focus.  It had been sitting for months without a collar and buttons.  How hard is it to add buttons and a collar?  Very hard when you aren't sure that you cut the collar right.

When I started this blouse I didn't know that I would eventually start this blog so I didn't take pictures of the early process.  I couldn't figure if I wanted white, clear, or pink buttons.  Obviously the best choice was white.  The fabric is just a soft cotton woven that I got from downtown for something like $5.  I totally need to go back and feed my fabric addiction.  No, I don't. Yes, I do. No, I don't. Yes, we do.  Yes, we do.  Yes, We do.

YES, WE DO.

This pattern came from McCalls #6035.  However, I had to do some heavy manipulating of the pattern to make it to my liking.  I wanted it to be longer and a little more loose around the high hips so I wouldn't feel constricted.  I fell in love with the idea of the mandarin collar, but I wasn't sure it would fit once I cut it.  I like the collar ok.  I think I would like this style better with a different pattern.

I do believe sometimes if you are stuck on a problem, put it aside and work on something else.  our brains are amazing things that work out all sorts of situations in our subconscience.  Sometimes is does take a few months for solutions to incubate on the back burner of our minds, at least that's the truth for me. 

If you are ever stuck on a problem give your brain a rest.  You might be right on top of the solution, but can't see it cause your face is so close.  Sometimes you just need to step back, step away, and look at something else.  Often times when you go back with fresh eyes you'll see the solution immediately, et voila, your problem is quickly, if not, easily solved.

And when you are done, then you can thank the heavenly beings for poking your brain and injecting that wonderful solution while you weren't looking.