Becoming Dorothy! || A ✨Wholesome✨ Cosplay Vlog
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I finally decided to conquer my life-long costume dream: Dorothy Gale! This cosplay was definitely waaay more challenging than I thought but it was so worth it to feel like her for a day! Just uhhhhh don't look at the back of the costume OKAY
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Fabric From: www.etsy.com/shop/SouthernSti...
Music:
Victor Dance Orchestra - "The Great One Step"
Lucas Pittman - "Swagger Stagger" (epidemicsound.com)
Jules Gaia - "Jump Jive Roar" (epidemicsound.com)
Jules Gaia - "Let's Bounce" (epidemicsound.com)
The Columbians - "Just Like a Rainbow"
Vernon Dalhart - "The Alcoholic Blues"
FINALLYYYY I get to show you guys this video, I've been so anxious! I'm sorry it is a little late (I meant to post Friday but it got stuck in the approval process whoopsieee), thank you all for being patient!
Quality content takes time to make 👌🏻
You should check out Angela Clayton's channel on youtube. She does sewing vlogs which might be helpful for you to watch. Also, something she usually does is make a mock up of cheap fabric to make sure that things fit before she cuts out and constructs the dress in the fancy fabric.
It was definitely worth the wait!!!!!
This looks soooooo GOOOOOOOOOOD, Rachel :' D
I'll never get tired of your videos and the passion and hard work you put into them. Keep'em coming my love
Where did you get your Ruby red shoes? Plus omg love this video I just love every single one of them you have inspired me to grow my love for vintage retro life style❤️❤️
We all want a friend like Rachel or is it just me ? 🥰✌🏻
It's not just you. I'd totally hang out with her.
I think I'm so fond of her partially because she reminds me of a friend I have #TvT#
Absolutely not.
Holly molly that is a lot of likes !
I love your pfp!
Preachy me: This is why we always make a mock-up
Also me: Never makes a mock-up
Me too!
Potassuim_Cation
Quite often, when I make a mock-up...it doesn’t really help in the end, because it’s not the exact same fabric, than the one, I use for the actual garment. So that will sit/fit/fall differently anyways. I‘ve taken to measuring the pattern pieces and comparing them to existing garments. And when in doubt, I baste first. Also means less waste. Always hated, wasting so much fabric on something, that wouldn’t actually get worn.
Potassuim_Cation I did a super nice mock up, feeling so proud and then the actual dress ended up 2 inches to small 🤣
mockups are for designers who are using drawings of the designs... not for patterns
@@SirenaSpades Definitely not true. Mock-ups aren't at all mandatory (and aren't always ideal depending on the type of fashion fabric you're using), but they can help better fit a pattern, especially for more structured garments, and can prevent a lot of frustration. It can also keep you from making mistakes with your fashion fabric.
If someone's more comfortable making a muslin for a pattern, commercial or drafted, first then they should absolutely do it.
Even if it's not accurate to Dorothy's dress, you could remove the zipper and add a lace up corset back. Then it would fit better and you wouldn't have to worry about adding more fabric.
musicechoes wise
You actually really suit thin brows! Also damm that dress is well made! Good for you for persevering! Each time you make one it'll turn out better and you'll take what you learned last time and improve! So exciting :)
She looks AMAZING with thin brows. It's making me want thin brows lol
Was Frodo jealous that he wasn’t your Toto? 😂
Hahaha he would've given those chickens collective heart attacks 😂
Rachel Maksy now I want to rewatch TWoO just to take note of how often Dorothy (it took me a lot longer than it should have to remember the name Dorothy rather than Judy) screams.
I was thinking the same thing!! "Oooooo! Frodo is gonna be mad!!"
When I saw the thumbnail I wondered how you died frodo fur
Rent- a - Toto is a thing?
You really ended up looking like Dorothy. With all the craziness in the world, wholesomeness is a welcome change. Cute Toto doggo.
Jade Strawberry fast forward to April 2020. This comment still applies. 😆😭 I wish you well. ❤️
I'm trying to think what craziness was happening 11 months ago and I'm at a loss. 2020 has gone on so long already!
Hi, yes the world is not only uber crazy right now, it's down right scary. It has been a very long and difficult year thus far. We can only hope and pray life gets better very soon. Take care everyone.
Mom made almost all of our clothes when I was growing up. When I went through a sewing class in high school she warned me that Simplicity can be some of the most difficult patterns.
It is really nice to come back to these old videos because you really see just HOW notice Rachel was and how much growth she has compared to now
Darling even when you’ve been sewing 40+ years they’re still mess ups. Every time you saw something different you learn something new and keep going you’re doing great.
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Tip: wash your fabric BEFORE you cut pieces and sew 😋
Tip 2: iron them too lol
Karan Rose my tip is cut out on the biggest size and tailor it down from there
YES! Definitely! I always wash my fabrics on the meanest setting, (and i do it immediately when I've bought the fabric in case I need to buy more) that way i can give the garment a regular washing without any nasty surprises.
Yes. It’s a PITA, but it sure as hell beats sewing something that doesn’t fit well after washing and drying.
I dont sew, but my mom does & she always does this!! Good tip
Also press (up & down), not iron (side to side), your tissue pattern before pinning.
The mug. That was my favourite part. "FEAR NOT, you will see her again." Your humour is the best ever. Also excellent work on this cosplay, I loved it.
Make a Mary Poppins cosplay
Already did 😊❤️
Rachel Maksy we want a video!❤️
Rachel Maksy pwease
PLEASE
Rachel Maksy PLEASE
We have the exact same reaction to patterns- I AM ALSO CONFUSION
Hahahaha glad it's not just me 😂😂😂
I give up and put them back in the envelope hahaha
It's because you have creative brain that sees in spirals and openness and glitter and endless possibilities. My brain sees in straight lines and boxes; not very creative. Endless possibilities stress me out. (I do, however, love glitter) I totally understand patterns with its numbered steps and rules. Different brains make the world a good place. 😊
@@rachelmaksy ............EDNA 😑😦😦
Easiest way to gather a skirt is with floss.
Take a long piece of floss, lay it down on the fabric.
Put a large zig zag stitch in the machine and sew along the floss, making sure you don't sew the floss into the fabric but encase it between the stitches.
When you're done, pull the floss to gather and you're done.
All gathered and minty fresh.
Gretchen Hirsch shows how it's done in her simple gathered skirt on YT.
For realises, what they ^^ said!!!!!
Also, no joke, I once had a pattern tell me to Sew Invisibly a portion of a collar piece 😳
It's probably a real sewing skill but I have never heard of or seen in a pattern since.
Kudos to you for making it work! It turned out great 👌
My comment is one year late, but I wanted you to know, MY MIND IS BLOWN. THANK YOU!!!
@@taekwongurl thank you! I'm so happy I could help because that is an awesome trick 👍🏼
Ok I've been sewing for 30 of my 35 years and I am 🤯
Even easier would be to put a basting stitch and gather
You should do a cosplay from iconic David Bowie film The Labyrinth!!!!!! ✨✨✨✨
Yes yes yes !!!!!
LOVE YOUR BROWS!!! They certainly are historically accurate, and will go with your Vintage style perfectly!
Thanks bb!! I definitely miss my thicker brows but it's fun to switch it up 😂😂
you can totally do big gathers with the machine! you just have to go a little slower and make sure you arent bunching it all in one place and just pushing the bunch forward, you want to spread it out as you go! you can also gather from both sides and meet the gather in the middle to make it a little easier! hope that helps!
also it came out so good! and as someone who has been sewing basically my whole life its been really fun to see you improving with every video!
I came to the comments to suggest gathering from both ends too! :)
I don’t know if you have done this before but I would love to see a Peggy Carter cosplay/makeup/review on your channel!! Love the aesthetic!💕
She actually reminds me so much of Peggy Carter!
Watching this while sewing my next cosplay! I'm working on Arrietty for the Secret World Of Arrietty. I have quickly learned that sewing is my forte and prop making is not...
I hope your Arrietty cosplay worked out
@@timebomb4562 Thank you! It did work out well. I won a couple of prizes with it at smaller, local cons.
@@Whitney_Sews nice
Pattern Review. You need that in your life. It’s great for figuring out just how complicated a pattern is.
Oooo!! I'll definitely keep that in mind for next time! I just figured it's cuz I'm so new at it 😂😂
A couple of tips: The first thing that every novice sewer learns right away (and every person learns it the hard way), is that pattern sizing is different than ready-to-wear sizing. example Size 9 or 12 in Macy's is not necessarily a Simplicity size 9 or 12. You have to go by the measurements in the back of the pattern catalog or on the envelop. Also, buy some cheap muslin (using your 40% coupon) to make a rough trial run of the main pieces of your pattern. You don't want to waste your expensive or limited amount fashion fabric by cutting it wrong.
Good to know! Although for this specific pattern the measurements were accurate to my size so I think I just messed up somewhere else hahaha
Rachel with the knowledge of how to make puffy sleeves is something none of us are prepared for.
Hahahhahaha BRACE YOURSELVVVVESSS
The new brow shape actually looks really good on you! Perfect for most vintage looks 👌🏼
I love your Dorothy!
My experience with commerical patterns is don't trust the sizes listed. I look on the actual patterns and they should have the bust and waist measurement of the finished garment ❤
Yeah! Actually, Simplicity specifically is a company that I've had issues with in the past. Their sizes usually aren't correct.
That is partially because they are closer to original (aka vintage) sizing, not the vanity sizing that mass fashion uses these days.
I know if I go by my measurements on the outside of the pattern packet I usually have to go 1-3 sizes smaller as the big pattern companies tend to add to much ease 😊
So relieved I'm not the only one having trouble with their sizing. With other companies it's usually enough for me to go down a size and do minor adjustments, but with them nothing's truly worked out (yet anyway)...
Seconded. This is the first thing I tell people who talk about wanting to sew their own clothing. Pattern sizes very rarely match off the rack sizes, so you need to compare it to your actual measurements to get the right fit.
YESSSSSSS DOROTHY YESSSSSSS just wanted to tell you I absolutely love your videos. It's gotten me into vintage style and I just had prom and I decided to go vintage and did a 50s inspired formal look and it was so great and I never would've done it if I hadn't found your channel so thank you thank you thank you! ❤
Sarah Turner I bet you looked awesome honey , the 1950's is such a classy era ❤️❤️
Princess Leia but vintage: Her Ewok home world camo outfit, bit 30s jungle safari look.
How beautiful and bitter sweet is it that decades later we still admire her and aspire to look like her when she was always told she wasn't beautiful cuz she had a different look for hollywood. If she knew you were taking the time to celebrate her every detail ohymgosh ! ♡♡♡♡
I love this. When I was like 3 or 4 the wizard of oz was my favourite thing so my grandma made me a
Dorothy dress for Halloween (since she use to be a dressmaker).
When my parents forst divorced, my father used to call me and we would sing "If I only had a brain" to one another and I remember my mother telling me how important this movie was tk her because it was the first film she ever saw in color... you absolutely did Judy justice and you looked amazing. Thank you for this. 💖
And the slippery slope of the poofy sleeves began. Can't believe I hadn't watched this one before. Your sewing skills have advanced so much in just over a year. Awesome job! Take care.
I loooooooooooooooove the wizard of oz. One time when i was a kid there was a day where i watched the movie over and over again for literally the whole day and i never got tired of it. I would love to cosplay her too
You look just like her in the thumbnail! I appreciate that the hair was more accurate 🤩
Changing your brows for a cosplay...that is commitment! I just love watching you!
I have also struggled with Simplicity patterns being... somewhat off in sizing. It's so exasperating. You're a trooper for getting the whole look finished! Congratulations :)
The sizing on patterns has been off for me so many times that I now deliberately cut out my patterns one size too big, then sew a lot of darts and pleats to make the item more fitted.
The shape of the dress is actually very becoming on you. It suits you so well !
As for the sewing, from all the videos I've watched about it, it seems doing a mock up before actually doing the real dress is a good idea to get your measurements right. =)
My jaw DROPPED when you grabbed that razor! 😱 But also worth it(?) Because that transformation was beautiful👌
Great job! Making dresses intimidates me! I've been sewing for 3 years and I still can't read a sewing pattern! The struggle is real!! I'll definitely check out that website!
THE WIZARD OF OZ IS MY FAVORITE MOVIE AND I LOVE THIS SO MUCH!!!
I audibly gasped at work when your thread snapped while gathering
Yay for wholesomeness! You did a great job on the dress period. Can't wait for what's next! 💙
Yaaaaas more sponsored content! Loving the fact that you're going out there and financially supporting yourself while making great content for us 😁
You should do a vintage style Jessica Rabbit! It will be so cute! You're amazing, keep doing what you love. 😊
I agree! Edwardian Jessica Rabbit!! That would be a thing!!
You look just like her and this dress looks so much like the original! Those reveal shots look so much like the movie and as someone who watched The Wizard of Oz every day after coming home from school as a kid, this looks spot on!
You're doing so well with your new sewing hobby! i'm proud of you. :) Also the best way to make sure the final garment is your size, is to make a really rough mock up from cheap fabric before you start sewing the actual dress. Then even if the pattern fits you OK, you can adjust to make it better
This high-blush look is awesome!! Bring it back!!
I was hoping Frodo would stand in as the cosplay Toto....love the results all the same! 😊
I don't know if anyone ever told you this, but with the thinner eyebrow you're starting to give me a young Carrie Fischer vibe. GO AND DO STAR WARS COSPLAY, my angel!!!
(also, I love you, your little dog, frodo, too, and everything you do here. You are amazing and awesome.)
Yeeeees I'd love that! I know Rachel also likes 70s fashion so it could be cool to see here recreate a Carrie fisher outfit too, since she was quite a 70s icon :)
PRINCESS LEIA but VINTAGE!!!!
yes! i was thinking that too!
I definitely see the Carrie Fisher for sure but strangly I see a bit of Natalie Portman as well.
Oh just you wait, she's done Carrie Fischer now!
You are so pretty, Rachel! ❤️
That's so funny, I saw the pics on Instagram and didn't even realize you had a wig on! So it definitely does look like your own hair, lol. You did a great job on everything!
"Why ya gotta go make things so complicated" then the look you gave. Made me legitimately laugh out loud 🤣
for some reason it is very relaxing to watch
The insta stories for me so hyped but this is even better than I’d hoped!
😂❤️❤️ thank you bb!!
Bravo 👏 I felt so bad for you when it didn't fit but then you were so okay with it you taught me how to deal with less than perfect results when learning a new skill! Fabulous! Tfs and for being you. 😁
I loved this, it turned out so perfect (but honestly you rarely go amiss in the end) The bodice looks lovely. And the cinematography at the end was excellent.
Wow! I've been a lot waiting for this video of Dorothy in the Wizard of Oz! Thank you so much Rachel, You're fantastic:)
I’m so happy you actually did this! A TH-cam has never done an idea of mine 😭😭😭😭 I believe someone told me it was stupid because Dorothy was already vintage 🤣 you did amazing as always!! Much love 💗
What did someone In the comments say that or did a youtuber, this may or may not be a stupid question...
notifications squaaddd. ♥️ i was just about to go to bed too but this is so worth the lack of sleep lmao.
*edit* and you even shaved your eyebrows too oMG THE DEDICATION 😭❤ i love it sm.
Heehheee🙈❤️❤️
It's beautiful! My heart broke when it didn't fit. Sending comfort hugs. Your skills have really grown! I'm so excited for you! Great job!
Why am I crying over the way she said "you can take a character you love and just become them"
Now all you need is a toto costume for Frodo
I'm so excited, you always have the most amazing cosplay! You're so talented. Beautiful and entertaining as ever🌸
You're so kind thank you 😭❤️
Good job Rachel! Also, a good way to gather with a machine is to take some thin cord/string, and set your machine to sew a zig zag over the top of it. When you're done, you just pull the fabric so it bunches along the cord. I don't know if that helps, but I look forward to seeing you create more wonderful costumes!
I so admire your dedication....the brows...So brave! You really did such a good job at recreating Dorothy.....and props to you that you did not hide the oops with the dress. Love the results footage as well.
This has made my day. I think for a second attempt with a pattern is pretty freaking awesome. Dorothy is one of my favorite characters of alllll time. Hope you have a beautiful day!
OMG I love this, I am a huge Dorothy fan but the music you use LOL, it makes my puppy howl And Im over here dying ROFL
Everytime I lay out my fabric or pattern my puppy comes and lays on it 🤣 she can’t help it! You did SUCH a good job!
Great Video!!! Totally digging the “wicked witch is dead” dance breaks! 😜
AAAAAAHHHHH!!!! I love this so much!!!! I am in LOVE with this cosplay!
I can't believe you trimmed your eyebrows to fit this cosplay 😂 but honestly, they look great!
This whole cosplay is so amazing, I'm forever in awe of your talents ❤
Same here! When she pulled out the razor I said out loud "No Way!" Kudos Rachel!
Girl I looooved this so much 😭😭😭 you have no idea! For serious! I just started sewing too and Simplicity had all their patterns on sale at Hobby Lobby for $1.99! How could I refuse?! So I grabbed a couple and oh dear. 😭 I can’t read the patterns to save my life. Your video really inspired me and your dress turned out beautiful! When I get some fabric maybe just maybe I’ll try my hand at the skirt pattern some day.... or even the dress pattern I got that has 17 pieces 😭😭😭
Love this video. Love you. Keep it up your content is always wonderful!
Yayyy! Finally 👏👏👏 Heaven knows we've been waiting for this! So excited 🧡
This is so freaking cute! I'm in love 😍
The dress is so pretty!! You did an amazing job💗 always love your videos!!
I really like the... floof? of the dress. When you twirl and the dress flows out but since the dress has such a long hemp at the bottom it stayed down. I love that.
Great job Rachel!!! It turned out great! Ps I love your pin cushion !!!! 🌱
Yayyy!!! It's exactly one of the best for you! I think most of us where wishing to see you do this one one day!!! And that day has come!!! Yayyy!!! 😘😘😘
This made my morning! I've missed seeing you and frodo!
You look JUST LIKE HER! I love the outfit and the hair style and color looks perfect! (although I think in the movie, Dorothy's lips were more of a berry color or pink, yours look more coral color)
Oh I know you will do a great job! I hope you do more of these! I love them!
You look so good with this make up!!
I laughed my way through this whole video. “Sewing Hobbit. Can I get one of those?” 😂 Rachel, you’re the coolest. Love everything you post. 😊
Great job! I learned the hard way about the sizing discrepancies, too!
I love this! You have such a talent that makes you a universal canvas! I have not seen a video that I didn't like. 💚💚
Yay! ❤ This is going to be great :)
Absolutely beautiful!! Keep up the awesome work. ❤😊👍
I like how the thumbnail goes from lovely maiden to person that should not have acces to sharp needles 😂 also love that you're stepping out of your comfort zone with learning how to sew! I vividly remember my first go at sewing, and being completely overwhelmed with all the new terms i didn't know. Eventually you'll figure it out ;) if i can give you a tip, it would be to first make a mockup of your pattern out of a fabric you don't really care about, to test the fit and figure out the construction without ruining your pretty fabric.
It’s amazing how much u look like Judy Garland wow, and your thin eyebrows actually look good 🐶👠🔮
Thank you for taking us with you on your sewing journey! Also, two good doggos in one video? Can only be topped by three good doggos.
I love this! You did a great job 💛💛💛
The trouble I find with sewing patterns is that every company has different sizing. My tip is to measure yourself with a tape measure and see which size is right for your bust/waist/hip measurement. Don’t go with the normal dress size you wear because it never works out!
Did you do a Mary Poppins video? I’m sure I saw a photo of you but I can’t find the video 🤷♀️
Ahhh such a cute costume! Absolutely iconic. You did so well with the construction!!
it looks so good omg! my heart
Great job!! There are some shots where you look just like her 😍😍 she's my favorite classic actress so I appreciate this so much.
Especially when she's messing around with the wig. So pretty
You did great! The skirt band is how you make continuous bias binding for quilts. Also were you using the correct seam allowance?
And what a clever way. I've made bias tape in the past, but by cutting it and then sewing the strips together. This seems to be so much easier and less work. *mindblown*
@@katinkasirena i'm a quilter and use that technique often. You can get 3 yards of binding from a fat quarter! Lots of tutorials on you tube!
I made this exact pattern and you wouldn't *believe* how badly the pattern explains making that dang skirt band 😂I was confusion
I love this so muuuuch and you look so goooooood! You're incredibly talented, seeing your cosplay process videos are my favourite!
Yeeeeeessss !!!!!!!! QUEEN !!! I am living for this ☺️, you did such an amazing job xxxxx
This turned out to be perfection😍🌈you look absolutely stunning!
Also thanks for this video, it’s just what I needed today☺️
1 minute after the notification I don’t think you saw everything 🧐
Tefain she already posted the final result on her Instagram post, so yes I’m still watching, but I’ve already seen what it looks like. And it turned out great so....why not compliment all her hard work 🤷♀️
Thank you lovely ❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️
Lol! “Mmm Rick Rack!” Such a good moment. I loved this video 🖤
You are SO much fun! Thanks for always entertaining me!!
My gosh your makeup looks so good and this cosplay is out of this world! 😍 I just get so inspired watching your videos.