I love that you used fabric with more muted tones! I don't really like the Sally merch that uses really saturated colors. This is beautiful 😍 I love how dedicated you are to your projects.
As someone who is fairly experienced in sewing and costuming, I often find the so called "wrong" way to do things gives me the result I want. And acrylic paint is where it's at. No surprises and surprisingly durable!
I totally agree! I have a shirt I made by stenciling a logo on with acrylic and a sponge. It's held up for over two years! Just keep it thin so it doesn't get hard and crack.
Fun fact: Adam Savage's "One Day" builds are almost never only one day, and he openly admits it. So you did true Adam Savage style! Also that dress is absolutely gorgeous!
*Exactly!* Rachel shouldn't worry about this having taken more than one day to make. Adam's One Day Builds *RARELY* if ever take just One Day to make. So in *TRUE* Adam Savage fashion this *IS* a proper One Day Build (Make). So Sucess!👍👍😁
Honestly would love to see you do Meg's dress from Hercules. This is one of my favorite movies and so is Hercules and you absolutely killed it with this one 💕
Disneyland redecorate the Haunted Mansion for Halloween with a Nightmare Before Christmas theme! Last year they also had a GIANT Oogie Boogie over the entrance gates of California Adventure.
I'm getting married next Halloween and we're dressing up as Jack and Sally. This video makes me so happy. Edited: Holy moly! I don't think I've ever gotten this many likes! WE DID IT! It was the best thing to happen to us in 2020 haha. Hope everyone's safe and doing well. Thanks for the support!
20s Loki is everything! I was a 50s Loki for Dapper Day at Disneyland and it was so much fun! I wish I could share a picture of it in the comments but I don't think I can. But if you search Dapper Day Loki, I have a black parasol and Loki yellow helmet keychain on my black round handbag. It was so fun!
@@rachelmaksy Don't worry about this having take more than one day to make. Adam's One Day Builds *RARELY* if ever take just One Day to make. So in *TRUE* Adam Savage fashion this *IS* a proper One Day Build (Make). So Sucess!👍👍😁
Then there’s me who waits until the night before Halloween to figure out a costume and I normally just throw on a bunch of black and call myself a modern Lydia from Beetlejuice lol
I love it!! Maybe you could add some embroidered stitches to the bodice to tie both pieces together? Whatever you choose to do, I know it will turn out amazing!
Definitely! A few straight and cross stitches on the seams, maybe a patch or two of one of the other fabrics. That would really help pull the top more into Sally chic! I love it how it is but that would just be an extra finisher!
@@carolcruz6494 alos, you could cut away the felt from the back pieces in the bodice ( so it is only part of the seams) then you will be able to breath better in the back as it will be a single layer.
I made a mummy costume for my nephew one year, but using a jogging suit as base and hand sewing torn strips of sheet all over from top to bottom. The strips of sheet, I had hand aged each strip by dipping each one in a can with india ink and water then hanging them to dry all over my back yard. Then I sewed and then sewed some more. I was sewing at every event and party I went to. I was sewing at home. I'd visit friends and sew. Sewing. SEWING. SEWING. More sewing. I'm so glad he was only 4 but there had to be at least -- 60 hours of hand sewing. It looked so cool when I was done but whew. It was much more work than I could ever have imagined. I feel Rachel's pain. I would love to make this dress, brilliant idea with the felt skirt base.
You know what I loved about this video? I love the fact that you were talking about your frustration with the project and not just giving the happy unicorn dream video, like it felt like you were being super real with us!
I love how stiff the skirt came out, is that weird? It's like a nice vintage winter dress to go with some leggings and some big boots and a peacoat and a big hat w a hat pin
ooo use a button making kit to make mix and match, but with scraps from the skirt! hmm or big wooden 4 hole ones and colour wash them with acrylic to get coordinating muted colours. use the thick embroidery thread to sew the cross in the buttons. then it would tie into the skirt. ( i love buttons, can you tell :) )
Carlie Griffiths , I need to introduce to www thevintagebuttonemporium.co.uk , you will be totally smitten , I use vintage buttons to make fabric and glove leather brooches, I'm really into using HarrisTweed from The Outer Hebrides , off the west coast of Scotland , it is handmade and comes in many colour combinations and I also use pearls and old beads , and give the brooches away as presents to my friends and family , each one unique , I also use vintage buttons on little hand knitted waistcoats for my extremely large collection of Teddy Bears amassed since 1991 , but that's another story for another day ATVB
I came upon your channel from Bernadette’s and I’m so very happy I did! I love your combination of vintage and cosplay. When you referenced Adam Savage you made my engineer/wannabe-sewer’s heart flutter! Can’t wait to get my sewing machine and start working towards making my dreams a reality
2 tips. 1) spray fabric glue. Saves time. 2) you can mix acyclic paints with fabric paint medium. Makes the paint turn into fabric paint if you want something more permanent.
lady D Thank you for the homemade fabric paint tip❣️ I used it for my swamp witch costume and 1) I could make my own colors and 2) it was cheaper, yay!
It's SpOoKy TiME 🖤🧡 IM SO EXCITED FOR THIS 💜 These videos have made me want to make 1940s-1950s-1960s styled cosplays because I'm more comfortable in those styles. So bless 💜
Reachel I personaly feel as novis sewer and cosplayer, you don't give yourself enough credit. For this being a day and half or less project non purchesed disney bounding piece, it turn out steller! I like the fact that its a bit wonky because I feel Sally would not have made her dress without some flaws. Yes the piece could use some adjustments but other then that it turned out great. Keep up the awsome work and thx for being honest. You've earned a new subscriber!
Exactly! Rachel shouldn't worry about this having taken more than one day to make. Adam's One Day Builds *RARELY* if ever take just One Day to make. So in *TRUE* Adam Savage fashion this *IS* a proper One Day Build (Make). So Sucess!👍👍😁
The thing that will really help take your costumes/sewing projects to the next level is honestly just starting to make mock ups. If I am making something even using a commercial pattern if I find myself asking “is it worth a mock up?” The answer is almost always yes 😂 (all hail Bernadette, and Morgan donner, and my extensive theatre background for teaching me the value of mockups)
So this is the third video I have watched of you and dear gods, I love you. You are so freaking cute, funny, and creative. Teaching yourself is just inspiring and I just love it all.
I discovered you last night, and binge watched you. I love your videos and aesthetic 😊 totally worth watching your videos❤️You have earned a new subscriber
I think with the buttons, the top of the bodice could also pop more with black edging that matches the leather straps, but that's just my opinion :) I loved this make! I've been a vintage Noh Face for the past few years and this inspired me to mix things up!
One day was incredibly ambitious for such a complex dress....you nailed it! It looks fabulous...the weathering really brought it all together. I have been wearing circle skirts exclusively for a couple of years now, so here are my long-winded pearls of wisdom..... 1. If you add another inch or two to the waist radius, then gather, you can let the waist out in future years if needed. (add another 3 or 4 inches to the waistband, too, at the button end, & tuck it behind). You can fold the fabric in four if it's thin. 2. Line the waistband with iron-on visoflex type stuff. It makes it sit very neatly without rolling down, especially if you wear thin belts over the top. 3. Stitch the front of the waistband to the gathered skirt, with the waistband laying on top, upside down. Fold it over a fraction longer on the back, & pin along the back. Check the pins are running *inside the front seam*. then sew along the seam. This is called 'gutter stitch' & it's a game changer!!! (Thank you TH-cam channel Havering College of Further and Higher Education!) 4. Add a second button to the waistband to allow for waist fluctuations. 5. Easy neat hem: hang your skirt on a form with a waist that's tight so it hangs straight. Let it drop for 2 weeks. (half your skirt is on the bias! some fabrics will drop 3 inches or so - in alternate sections - in this time) Pick a length & pin. Mark that height on a wall or door frame (I use a card blutacked on), then mark that height all the way around. This allows a bit of extra length for your bum etc., so it will actually be level when wearing it. Make your form as close to your figure as possible (with cushioning if necessary). Press a fold over the marked line & sew very close to the edge. Trim excess off, fold over very narrow & hem again. Even though you sew it twice, it's much easier & very neat. Also it doesn't use much fabric, so if you need to re-hem after it's dropped again later on, you don't lose much length. (Thank you TH-camr Gertie!) 6. I get a 33" skirt with a 29" waist from an Australian size Queen flat sheet, a Double fitted sheet, or a Single doona cover. 7. Flannelette makes the most comfy skirts ever. It's like wearing track pants. It drapes beautifully & is actually very cool in summer once the fleece thins out. You can also layer them under your other skirts as thermal petticoats in winter, or under a sheer skirt for modesty. Phew, sorry to ramble....circle skirts are my thing... P.S. Hip dips here, too......that's why I originally started wearing full skirts!
This remains one of my favorite Rachel vids. The outtakes crack me up, esp. the spinning. I want the 'aahh AHH, Jesus take the wheel!' to be the notification on my phone when my mom messages me.
Even some of Adam Savage's one day builds hasn't been done in one day, so he's lies sometimes too! Also, I love the bodice but I think it would look so good with a wider belt, and those sleeves you were drawing at the beginning!
Hi Rachel, you are wonderful and not the worst. When my friends and I tried to put on zippers for the first time for our sewing projects, we all managed to sew the zippers closed. Your dress is adorable
Rachel, you had me in the first few seconds with that Dark Crystal reference! I LOVE your sewing and cosplay videos by the way. They're so much fun fo watch and it's really inspiring to see you getting better and better with each project. You rock, girl, keep up the good work! Edit: also wanted to add, when it comes to using acrylics or any "unconventional" materials - you do you and don't let anyone who judges get you down. We're all growing and learning and finding what works for us and we shouldn't shame one another for our tools and materials of choice. And the dress looks awesome!! I love it!! I hope you have a blast wearing it! 😀
If you ever do another project where your adding knit on top of woven or felt, use some light weight double sided interfacing. It will smooth & fuse the fabrics together.
I really really just adore this. Like I love it so much. I love the desaturated look of it, I personally don’t love how bright Sally costumes typically are. I might do this for Halloween this year because I’m actually obsesseddddd 😍😍😍😍😍😍😍
Tip for Zippers: recommend putting iron on interfacing were you want the zipper then sewn then cut the along the tooth of the zipper. You'll have a nearly invisible zipper.
@@ericadubach1974 I too did not like the slow and time consuming process of cleaning cat hair off my stuff. Here is how I was able to get some not all but the most highly visible cat hair off my clothing. Once I got home from work I automatically had a cotton house coat aka duster at the ready (I changed out of my work clothing), Link to the ones I mean as an example: www.shopnational.com/loungewear/house-coats-and-dusters And this way my two cats got to hog my lap all they wanted. And these coats wash up so easy in the machine. In the morning when I was on my way out the door I'd take a rubber dishwashing glove put it on my hand. And turn on the faucet, put my gloved hand under the water shake a bit of water off, and wipe my clothing with my damp gloved hand. Most not all of the cat hair will come off, and I repeat the process. Wet, shake hand in sink, wipe clothes. If you are worried about the cat hair clogging the sink, you can get a wire sink strainer and place that over the opening to catch most of the cat hair.
This is FABULOUS! Especially when you add some detail to the top. And felt... In Orlando... In September...ummmmmm you'll be fine. The heat... The humidity!!!! Yeah... Yeah... You'll be fine. 😵
I completely agree, it's never too early for Halloween. Frankly for us "it's Halloween everyday". 💀👻🕷🖤 You did an Awesome job!! I like the imperfect hemline. I'm so excitedly anticipating the Disney photos/video.
A good costume fix for making the waist more accentuated would be to cut an elastic band (around an inch wide works well) that fits your waist and tack it down on the inside of the dress to cinch in the waist without having to rework the pattern
THIS is what I wanna see from a Sally dress! All the pre-made costume versions are so bright and ugly and made from gross polyester. I LOVE this so much! 👻💜
When you said you were going to stitch the skirt. Lol I literally spit. "She is not hand stitching that whole thing!!?"... Then pops on the next day. 😂😂
i literally made it my main priority to jam out to spooky scary skeletons on my birthday lmao (its in january) it truly is never too early for halloween
I love that you used fabric with more muted tones! I don't really like the Sally merch that uses really saturated colors. This is beautiful 😍 I love how dedicated you are to your projects.
Yes! In the movie it's very muted and natural but they upped the vibrancy to appeal to kids. I like the more muted look too! It's spookier! 🎃
Exactly!
Karen Soto I agree, I think this is the ONLY Sally dress I’ve seen that actually captures the feel of not only her character, but the film as well
Yes! The over-saturated colors just don't have the same appeal. I especially dislike the renditions of Sally with blue skin 💀
@@AK-yc9xz I mean, her skin is blue. It’s the same as corpse bride, Tim Burton uses blue skin to represent dead people.
As someone who is fairly experienced in sewing and costuming, I often find the so called "wrong" way to do things gives me the result I want. And acrylic paint is where it's at. No surprises and surprisingly durable!
They use it in a lot of costume shops for stage and film. They use whatever works, especially for plays when you are only seeing it from far away.
I totally agree! I have a shirt I made by stenciling a logo on with acrylic and a sponge. It's held up for over two years! Just keep it thin so it doesn't get hard and crack.
I found that if you blow dry the acrylic paint when you do it in thin layers on the fabric, that really helps, as well! It's awesome for costumes!
But also like acrylic isnt the worst thing... You can add fabric medium to it to make it washable anyway
acrylic is basically plastic when it dries, so it's really durable!
Fun fact: Adam Savage's "One Day" builds are almost never only one day, and he openly admits it. So you did true Adam Savage style!
Also that dress is absolutely gorgeous!
But the fact that they only take a few days for some of them is still impressive.
*Exactly!* Rachel shouldn't worry about this having taken more than one day to make. Adam's One Day Builds *RARELY* if ever take just One Day to make. So in *TRUE* Adam Savage fashion this *IS* a proper One Day Build (Make). So Sucess!👍👍😁
Rachel: SO MUCH HAND STICHING
Bernadette: *laughs
Yes😌
Bernadette: *”I’m four parallel universes ahead of you”*
Bernadette is actually a Time Traveler though. She doesn't have to worry about rest breaks and hand cramps...
Honestly would love to see you do Meg's dress from Hercules. This is one of my favorite movies and so is Hercules and you absolutely killed it with this one 💕
Wow yes please! Meg is such a favorite of mine
It's never too early for halloween. Halloween always
Forever
And ever
Ehehehehe
Spooky szn forever bby
@laurawilson word
My house is always decorated in Halloween
Me on November 1st: ...welp, time to plan for next Halloween.
"Adam Savage is everything I want to be" SAME, GIRL, SAME.
He's so PURE
@@rachelmaksy so pure, yet so pOWERFUL
@@rachelmaksy Remember, one day builds always take longer than a day!
LOVE HIMMMM
Glad I'm not the only one! His genuine enthusiasm for whatever he works on is what makes him magical 💙
I had not thought of Sally as a disney bounding... Damn it! I have to re think my plans now lol
Hahaha totally! I tend to forget it's a Disney movie too 😂
@@rachelmaksy and labyrinth... I'd like to do a disney bound of Sarah.
As I'm going Paris, I have to be belle or beast :)
Disneyland redecorate the Haunted Mansion for Halloween with a Nightmare Before Christmas theme! Last year they also had a GIANT Oogie Boogie over the entrance gates of California Adventure.
@@lestranged omg! I think next year I'll go there, maybe do a trip to the star wars land too!
In the immortal words of our Lord and saviour, Adam Savage: "It's not a one day build unless it goes longer than one day"
Amen
Amen, Hail Buster!
who is this adam savage? never heard of it or him or whatever it is.
@@liamsmith9774are you serious? This guy from myth busters? This cooler one
I'm getting married next Halloween and we're dressing up as Jack and Sally. This video makes me so happy.
Edited: Holy moly! I don't think I've ever gotten this many likes! WE DID IT! It was the best thing to happen to us in 2020 haha. Hope everyone's safe and doing well. Thanks for the support!
Wilhelmina Boehm Early congratulations and soooo cool and unique! 🎊💍🎩
That is the coolest thing I’ve ever heard✨
That is so awesome😁😁
That is freaking amazing!
That is the weirdest, most adorable thing I've ever heard.
Sometimes I think about a 1920s Loki...or even Jack Skellington
Omg YAAAS a pinstriped 1920s jack would be 👌👌👌👌
Omg, a vintage Loki....🤔🤔
Rachel Maksy Yes! Exactly! I think it’d be really neat
PANICINGPOTTERHEAD7 Absolutely
20s Loki is everything! I was a 50s Loki for Dapper Day at Disneyland and it was so much fun! I wish I could share a picture of it in the comments but I don't think I can. But if you search Dapper Day Loki, I have a black parasol and Loki yellow helmet keychain on my black round handbag. It was so fun!
I'm in love with your "Make it Vintage" series
❤️❤️❤️❤️
I love all the sewing videos
✨ butt naked vintage ✨
Vintage and Halloween? My favorite things! AND my favorite youtuber!
🤗🤗❤️❤️❤️🎃🎃🎃
@@rachelmaksy Don't worry about this having take more than one day to make. Adam's One Day Builds *RARELY* if ever take just One Day to make. So in *TRUE* Adam Savage fashion this *IS* a proper One Day Build (Make). So Sucess!👍👍😁
Rachel: it’s probably too early for Halloween
Me who started making my Halloween costume in April: false
Then there’s me who waits until the night before Halloween to figure out a costume and I normally just throw on a bunch of black and call myself a modern Lydia from Beetlejuice lol
Its never too early for Halloween
ireallydontcare that is true
HadeannaeYT that’s a coincidence because I’m making a dress so I can be Lydia from Beetlejuice the musical the musical the musical
HadeannaeYT me, who’s going as Lydia from Beetlejuice and is already planning it in June: 👁👄👁 oh to see without my eyes
I would have taken advantage of the patching and sewn in some secret pockets.
Looks amazing though
I LOVE how it turned out! The weathering looks awesome! Your zippers are getting better every time.
I’m so jealous of anyone who can sew without crying
* hits like while it’s still playing the ad because I already know it’s gonna be GÜD *
😂🙈❤️❤️❤️
Your channel is the perfect mix of vintage aesthetic and memes
Rachel’s tattoo works perfectly with this project. From a distance it looks like stitching.
I love it!! Maybe you could add some embroidered stitches to the bodice to tie both pieces together? Whatever you choose to do, I know it will turn out amazing!
Definitely! A few straight and cross stitches on the seams, maybe a patch or two of one of the other fabrics. That would really help pull the top more into Sally chic! I love it how it is but that would just be an extra finisher!
I'd like to suggest you take 6-8 inches off the length if its too warm.
@@carolcruz6494 alos, you could cut away the felt from the back pieces in the bodice ( so it is only part of the seams) then you will be able to breath better in the back as it will be a single layer.
This is so cool!!! Also this dress gives me some Molly Wealsey vibes and you would so rock a young Molly look!
Oh hells yes!
Omergawd you nailed it!!
The Twirl Factor(TM) is THE most important factor in any skirt. 👌
I agree!
I made a mummy costume for my nephew one year, but using a jogging suit as base and hand sewing torn strips of sheet all over from top to bottom. The strips of sheet, I had hand aged each strip by dipping each one in a can with india ink and water then hanging them to dry all over my back yard. Then I sewed and then sewed some more. I was sewing at every event and party I went to. I was sewing at home. I'd visit friends and sew. Sewing. SEWING. SEWING. More sewing. I'm so glad he was only 4 but there had to be at least -- 60 hours of hand sewing. It looked so cool when I was done but whew. It was much more work than I could ever have imagined. I feel Rachel's pain. I would love to make this dress, brilliant idea with the felt skirt base.
You know what I loved about this video? I love the fact that you were talking about your frustration with the project and not just giving the happy unicorn dream video, like it felt like you were being super real with us!
I love how stiff the skirt came out, is that weird? It's like a nice vintage winter dress to go with some leggings and some big boots and a peacoat and a big hat w a hat pin
When you put the buttons on, you should go with different buttons to make it look piecemeal.
Maybe try to get ones that match the colours in the skirt to make it look piecemiel and cohesive at the same time
And a flower in your hair like the one she picks at the end
ooo use a button making kit to make mix and match, but with scraps from the skirt! hmm or big wooden 4 hole ones and colour wash them with acrylic to get coordinating muted colours. use the thick embroidery thread to sew the cross in the buttons. then it would tie into the skirt. ( i love buttons, can you tell :) )
Carlie Griffiths , I need to introduce to www thevintagebuttonemporium.co.uk , you will be totally smitten , I use vintage buttons to make fabric and glove leather brooches, I'm really into using HarrisTweed from The Outer Hebrides , off the west coast of Scotland , it is handmade and comes in many colour combinations and I also use pearls and old beads , and give the brooches away as presents to my friends and family , each one unique , I also use vintage buttons on little hand knitted waistcoats for my extremely large collection of Teddy Bears
amassed since 1991 , but that's another story for another day ATVB
Could make fabric covered buttons over odds and ends like coins/bottle caps
"Smells like baby powder and regret"
I'm gone😂
Bless you Rachel. I love this video so much❤ the dress is so beautiful
I burst into a guffaw when I got to that part of the video while riding public transit. Got a few looks. I regret nothing.
An idea for Halloween: All three witches from hocus pocus but VINTAGE!
I would say the Sanderson sisters are already pretty vintage 🤷
Amanda Does... Yeah, so was Dorothy but she still used my idea thanks for your irrelevant input 🙃
Wow. It was a joke since the Sanderson sisters are from the 1600's. Don't be rude
Amanda Does It’s the internet and I’m an adult, I’ll be rude if I please. xoxo
Very well. You certainly don't sound like an adult though
I legitimately would wear this as an everyday dress, it’s so funky and pretty!
it's not a rachel maksy cosplay without a weathering trigger warning 😂
these videos are my favourite.
Hehehe at least I didn't use my glue gun this time
I like watching Adam’s One-Day videos too but don’t stress: he admits many of them are not actually one-day builds either (things take time after all)
I love that you are all vintage, but bringing the memes
Hehehe
My husband and I got married on Halloween :D I start decorating in August...I literally have zero shame.
My house stays decorated. Lol
Jasmine Paghi I got married on Halloween as well!
Amethyst Moon y’all are so cool. I wanna get married on Halloween 🥺
I came upon your channel from Bernadette’s and I’m so very happy I did! I love your combination of vintage and cosplay. When you referenced Adam Savage you made my engineer/wannabe-sewer’s heart flutter! Can’t wait to get my sewing machine and start working towards making my dreams a reality
2 tips. 1) spray fabric glue. Saves time. 2) you can mix acyclic paints with fabric paint medium. Makes the paint turn into fabric paint if you want something more permanent.
lady D Thank you for the homemade fabric paint tip❣️ I used it for my swamp witch costume and 1) I could make my own colors and 2) it was cheaper, yay!
It's SpOoKy TiME 🖤🧡 IM SO EXCITED FOR THIS 💜
These videos have made me want to make 1940s-1950s-1960s styled cosplays because I'm more comfortable in those styles. So bless 💜
🤗❤️❤️❤️❤️
Just a suggestion, use different colored buttons to keep up the patchwork effect!
Reachel I personaly feel as novis sewer and cosplayer, you don't give yourself enough credit. For this being a day and half or less project non purchesed disney bounding piece, it turn out steller! I like the fact that its a bit wonky because I feel Sally would not have made her dress without some flaws. Yes the piece could use some adjustments but other then that it turned out great. Keep up the awsome work and thx for being honest. You've earned a new subscriber!
This is adorable! The great thing about Sally is that if there's messy stitching, it goes with her look! You did great!
Who do you use for your fabric? Any recommendations?
@@kovaalin5836 she uses a mixture of thrift store finds: sheets, curtains, etc., and JoAnne's craft/fabric store or similar
Yaaaasssss this is the spoopy vintage pop culture content I am here for!!!!
Hehehehe
Spoopy hehe
Spoopy! I love it! May I use it?
Honey, Adam would be the first to tell you that rarely does a "One Day Build" only take one day.
I was coming precisely to say this. I've watch a _lot_ of his one-day builds and it's basically a pleasant goal, not a hard stricture.
Exactly! Rachel shouldn't worry about this having taken more than one day to make. Adam's One Day Builds *RARELY* if ever take just One Day to make. So in *TRUE* Adam Savage fashion this *IS* a proper One Day Build (Make). So Sucess!👍👍😁
Thank you for feeding my addiction of halloween and autumny things!
That skirt is AMAZING!! The weathering 100% makes the look, and the spin quality is 10/10. Super impressed with this outfit
that spinning footage in my opinion could have gone on forever
"It smells like baby powder and regret "
I like this outfit a lot and even tho the acrylic paint hurts my soul❤
Btw: You can weather fabrics with watered down fabric dye.
You inspired me to start sewing! I finished my first mock up and now I'm going to start the real project!
Omg yay! We can do it! 😂❤️
I wheezed at that immediate dark crystal reference
Edit: and the moulin rouge reference 😭 I love you
The thing that will really help take your costumes/sewing projects to the next level is honestly just starting to make mock ups. If I am making something even using a commercial pattern if I find myself asking “is it worth a mock up?” The answer is almost always yes 😂 (all hail Bernadette, and Morgan donner, and my extensive theatre background for teaching me the value of mockups)
So this is the third video I have watched of you and dear gods, I love you. You are so freaking cute, funny, and creative. Teaching yourself is just inspiring and I just love it all.
I discovered you last night, and binge watched you. I love your videos and aesthetic 😊 totally worth watching your videos❤️You have earned a new subscriber
Heehee aww thank you love!! Welcomeeee!
Welcome too the dark side we have cookies
Your life has been a lie until that moment. You may now enjoy the first day of the rest of your life💕
Welcome!
Welcome ✨
I think with the buttons, the top of the bodice could also pop more with black edging that matches the leather straps, but that's just my opinion :)
I loved this make! I've been a vintage Noh Face for the past few years and this inspired me to mix things up!
The skirt is PERFECT! The weathering really made it work in character! And it spiiiiins😀
One day was incredibly ambitious for such a complex dress....you nailed it! It looks fabulous...the weathering really brought it all together.
I have been wearing circle skirts exclusively for a couple of years now, so here are my long-winded pearls of wisdom.....
1. If you add another inch or two to the waist radius, then gather, you can let the waist out in future years if needed. (add another 3 or 4 inches to the waistband, too, at the button end, & tuck it behind). You can fold the fabric in four if it's thin.
2. Line the waistband with iron-on visoflex type stuff. It makes it sit very neatly without rolling down, especially if you wear thin belts over the top.
3. Stitch the front of the waistband to the gathered skirt, with the waistband laying on top, upside down. Fold it over a fraction longer on the back, & pin along the back. Check the pins are running *inside the front seam*. then sew along the seam. This is called 'gutter stitch' & it's a game changer!!! (Thank you TH-cam channel
Havering College of Further and Higher Education!)
4. Add a second button to the waistband to allow for waist fluctuations.
5. Easy neat hem: hang your skirt on a form with a waist that's tight so it hangs straight. Let it drop for 2 weeks. (half your skirt is on the bias! some fabrics will drop 3 inches or so - in alternate sections - in this time) Pick a length & pin. Mark that height on a wall or door frame (I use a card blutacked on), then mark that height all the way around. This allows a bit of extra length for your bum etc., so it will actually be level when wearing it. Make your form as close to your figure as possible (with cushioning if necessary). Press a fold over the marked line & sew very close to the edge. Trim excess off, fold over very narrow & hem again. Even though you sew it twice, it's much easier & very neat. Also it doesn't use much fabric, so if you need to re-hem after it's dropped again later on, you don't lose much length.
(Thank you TH-camr Gertie!)
6. I get a 33" skirt with a 29" waist from an Australian size Queen flat sheet, a Double fitted sheet, or a Single doona cover.
7. Flannelette makes the most comfy skirts ever. It's like wearing track pants. It drapes beautifully & is actually very cool in summer once the fleece thins out. You can also layer them under your other skirts as thermal petticoats in winter, or under a sheer skirt for modesty.
Phew, sorry to ramble....circle skirts are my thing...
P.S. Hip dips here, too......that's why I originally started wearing full skirts!
This remains one of my favorite Rachel vids. The outtakes crack me up, esp. the spinning. I want the 'aahh AHH, Jesus take the wheel!' to be the notification on my phone when my mom messages me.
I watched dark crystal when I was a small kid, and it was a experience. I was horrified, but enjoyed it for some reason.
Hahahaha I feel that, the Skeksis still creepy me out 😂
Netflix is bringing it back. The Dark Crystal: Age of Resistance Now a all new audience can get the creepy happiness.
@@carolcruz6494 I had the VHS tape and now (somewhere) I have the DVD.
Same! Like terrified/couldn't look away. I loved it as a kid but had to watch it during the day
The dress is on point!!!! And why are you my spirit animal?!?!?👌🏽😂
Heehee thank you bb❤️❤️❤️
Even some of Adam Savage's one day builds hasn't been done in one day, so he's lies sometimes too!
Also, I love the bodice but I think it would look so good with a wider belt, and those sleeves you were drawing at the beginning!
Hi Rachel, you are wonderful and not the worst. When my friends and I tried to put on zippers for the first time for our sewing projects, we all managed to sew the zippers closed. Your dress is adorable
Rachel, you had me in the first few seconds with that Dark Crystal reference!
I LOVE your sewing and cosplay videos by the way. They're so much fun fo watch and it's really inspiring to see you getting better and better with each project. You rock, girl, keep up the good work!
Edit: also wanted to add, when it comes to using acrylics or any "unconventional" materials - you do you and don't let anyone who judges get you down. We're all growing and learning and finding what works for us and we shouldn't shame one another for our tools and materials of choice.
And the dress looks awesome!! I love it!! I hope you have a blast wearing it! 😀
I think that the corset would benefit from the spiral pattern a lot. 😀 And, hey, that counts as one day,after all, you've started at ca.11 a.m.!😀
If you ever do another project where your adding knit on top of woven or felt, use some light weight double sided interfacing. It will smooth & fuse the fabrics together.
Noted! Thanks for the trick :)
One day, I would love to see you try and do a version of Sarah's dress in Labyrinth, the one after she's eaten the peach and is at the masquerade
Yes Please.
And in true "One Day Build"-Fashion, this project took more than a Day. Adam surely would be proud of you Rachel!
When watching this in the living room with my 2 year old he started yelling woah! At the tv when you were spinning. Haha great job!
this is the video I never knew I needed, the dress looks AMAZING😍😍 I can't wait for fall.
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I have never clicked on a video so fast
* edit * GIRL THAT DRESS IS SO CUTE IT LOOKS SO GOOD YOU'RE LITERALLY AMAZING
Heheee thank you bb 😭😭😭😭😭❤️
Hey Rachel would you consider making a (slightly) modernized Ancient Greek dress?
What I love the most about your dress is that so many "Sally" dresses are so garish!! I love the muted tones of green and brown. Perfection!!
That twirl at then was *chefs kiss* Love this dress!
You are such a breath of fresh air! Love your videos and your personality. Can't wait to see more!
It’s never to early for Halloween!!!!
I want to figure out a vintage Hufflepuff outfit.
I love this one.
I love that end couple of minutes... that was all adorable and hilarious. love this video :)
The dress is fabulous!! You will look amazing running around Disney. I bet Jack and Sally will love it at the meet and greet
"One day builds always take more than one day"-ADAM EFFING SAVAGE.
You're so good, hun.
I really really just adore this. Like I love it so much. I love the desaturated look of it, I personally don’t love how bright Sally costumes typically are.
I might do this for Halloween this year because I’m actually obsesseddddd 😍😍😍😍😍😍😍
Tip for Zippers: recommend putting iron on interfacing were you want the zipper then sewn then cut the along the tooth of the zipper. You'll have a nearly invisible zipper.
Cat glitter, the only way a cat can spread the love, LOL
Hahaha YUP
CAT
HAIR
EVERYWHERE
I gave up cleaning the hair off my stuff, it's just a pointless exercise 😩
@@ericadubach1974 I too did not like the slow and time consuming process of cleaning cat hair off my stuff.
Here is how I was able to get some not all but the most highly visible cat hair off my clothing.
Once I got home from work I automatically had a cotton house coat aka duster at the ready (I changed out of my work clothing), Link to the ones I mean as an example: www.shopnational.com/loungewear/house-coats-and-dusters
And this way my two cats got to hog my lap all they wanted. And these coats wash up so easy in the machine.
In the morning when I was on my way out the door I'd take a rubber dishwashing glove put it on my hand. And turn on the faucet, put my gloved hand under the water shake a bit of water off, and wipe my clothing with my damp gloved hand. Most not all of the cat hair will come off, and I repeat the process. Wet, shake hand in sink, wipe clothes.
If you are worried about the cat hair clogging the sink, you can get a wire sink strainer and place that over the opening to catch most of the cat hair.
This is FABULOUS! Especially when you add some detail to the top. And felt... In Orlando... In September...ummmmmm you'll be fine. The heat... The humidity!!!! Yeah... Yeah... You'll be fine. 😵
Between you traveling through time to laugh at yourself and Adam Sandler’s rendition of Sally’s Song this has got to be your funniest video. 😂
"Let's take a look at what we've got"
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"Surprise I'm still in the same spot."
Me: Genuinely lol's and scares my cat
I completely agree, it's never too early for Halloween. Frankly for us "it's Halloween everyday". 💀👻🕷🖤
You did an Awesome job!! I like the imperfect hemline. I'm so excitedly anticipating the Disney photos/video.
Girl this came out so good! 😲😍 You found a perfect balance between saturated and desaturated. Also YAAAAAAASS All of the spins! 😆
Nightmare Before Christmas, Halloween, Rachel, and vintage? my life is made
1. Every day is Halloween, so people can shoosh. 2. How are you so talented, love? I adore your Sally cosplay! You nailed that look.
I didn’t know until now but I’ve been waiting for this my whole life😭❤️
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A good costume fix for making the waist more accentuated would be to cut an elastic band (around an inch wide works well) that fits your waist and tack it down on the inside of the dress to cinch in the waist without having to rework the pattern
does that mean we get,,,, a disney vlog 👀
I love this. What a wonderful skirt. Reminds me of wonderful ones my friends wore in the 1990's
Costume designer by education and I’m HERE for the weathering!!! Distress away!!!!
THIS is what I wanna see from a Sally dress! All the pre-made costume versions are so bright and ugly and made from gross polyester. I LOVE this so much! 👻💜
My best friend’s cat is named Sally (after the same Sally) and she’s wonky too. Maybe it’s just a Sally thing 🤷🏻♀️
When you said you were going to stitch the skirt. Lol I literally spit. "She is not hand stitching that whole thing!!?"... Then pops on the next day. 😂😂
"Surprise. Im still in the same spot" i keep replaying that part... so funny. Great job
well I learnt a few things today ... how to make a circle skirt for one :)
'aging with acrylic' is SO COOL ...
love watching your adventures
i literally made it my main priority to jam out to spooky scary skeletons on my birthday lmao (its in january) it truly is never too early for halloween
Love this!!
Also Adam Savage 👌🏼 Such a wholesome human being!!😍
He really is!!!
I new it was sally from the Instagram post!!!! Aaahhh I’m so excited!
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The weather outside is disgustinf, the temperature has dropped significantly and so my desire to watch cozy autumny rachel videos has skyrocketed😆❤
This looks soooo much better and more accurate than any actual costume!! holy crap!!!