I must say - and cannot emphasize this enough - that there is no such thing like too much Rachel Maksy sewing content. Especially when you make something wearable for every day. It inspires me so much and just makes me happy. 🤗
Yes! And the makes are “so stinking cute”! I’m super jealous of both of these makes. I think if the bottom front darts were lower and larger it would fit amazing and I agree 100% on the neckline. I typically avoid dresses but so cute!
"Let me know if you get tired of this concept..." says the girl who was afraid to make it on youtube, but went from 70 000 subscribers to close to a million in just a few years... with just THAT content! You're doing great Rachel, do what you love, because we love watching THAT!
Rachel: "lemme know if you guys are tired of this kind of content" Me: feeling that lovely slap of serotonin the second that little intro plays "nope...this is good."
@@practicallymedieval2027 Haha, yes! I just bought a copy of "The Mummy Returns" collector's edition at the thrift shop a couple days ago. My boyfriend said, "Don't you have that already?" I said "Yes, but this one might be different...and now I have an extra copy for when the first one gets played to death."
As someone who has done nothing but rewatch your entire catalog during the holiday weekend I can honestly say that I don't find your sewing videos repetitive and am desperately craving more....MORE!!!
Tbh even if clothes making is "repetitive", the fact I also had no idea what that pattern for the dress was saying until you put it on when i had a true eureka moment of "oohhh yeah that makes sense" is worth it. Which is to say you're always trying to make new garments in your journey of sewing and its a delight to watch any time!
Rachel: “Would you like to hear about my religion?” Me: “No thank you.” Rachel: “In this house we praise pumpkins and Brendan Fraser.” Me: “ tell me more about your religion.”
The reason the dress doesn't fit right is due to a defect on the pattern, not you. The original from the 50s would probably have fit you. Stephanie Canada has a whole breakdown on the flaws on the pattern that may help you fix that one if you want. :)
YES times 9000 to the sewing content! Fun fact: that Buterick dress pattern is somewhat legendary and at the time of its release was advertised as the easiest, quickest make.
If it is not available in your sewing supply store, I imagine the interwebs will have some on offer. That bodice should be fairly easy to fit. Getting the bust point to *be* at ones own bust point could be a challenge. I wonder if Rachel has created a fitting model of herself. That would make fitting easier.
I love that Rachel is worried that we might be bored by her sewing videos, when i think most of us would watch thousands of hours of her just talking to Frodo.
YES!! Whenever I get the gloomiest I watch her frodo compilation video!! And her sew videos are my fav! And crafting...and grwm ..ok everything she does is genius 😍
Love the idea of Nick being the Official Channel Cryptid! Known only by his proximity to food, Frodo and Rachel kisses. Once on a harvest moon, if you're lucky, he'll appear in corporeal form to explain his opinion on fancy hotdogs in detail
He may also be sighted once a year when the two intrepid explorers go mapping, with their trusty K9 Sir Frodo. Should a ravine appear or rushing rapids, the mythical Nick may be seen carrying Sir Frodo with simply one arm to avoid the danger! Ever the optimist, Sir Frodo SWIMS with Nick as if swimming through AIR. Rachel, as always, is the 1st to safety as her hobbit & floor troll movements give an advantage in the forest 🍁🌲🌾🌳 🍂! (PS- I wrote this assuming you watched the "Thrifting/Camping Vlog" !! If not, please do as I realized I sound psycho without the context of that video 🤦🏼♀️)!! Oh well 🤷🏼♀️🤣🤷🏼♀️🤣… and send
Please don’t stop this content! (Unless you want to) I am here for it. It’s entertaining and inspiring. It makes me really want to sew my own clothes. 💙
Rachel: "Let me know if you're getting tired of this kind of format..." Me: prematurely going into a downward spiral at the mere prospect of no more of these videos.
I would love to see a follow up episode where you rework the dress! I'm learning to sew, and I always appreciate seeing people adjust and tailor clothes to suit them, I always learn something new.
I too would love to see how a sweetheart neckline would work on this. I'd add cap sleeves if I made this but I don't know if that'd be possible with the wrap around under the arm.
This brought back memories. My grandmother use to use this exact dress as a crafting/painting dress. Snaps instead of buttons, and that way she could paint in oils or acrylics and not worry about getting paint on herself. The aprons would not cover all 360 of "oops" when painting. Accidental lean on a wet wall, butt swipe on a corner of a desk, or occasional drip from the hair onto the back of the dress.
I love watching you sew, because you make it feel so much more accessible to me--you don't have a fancy room dedicated to sew in, you are just go 'um okay lets try' and floor troll your way to envy inducing clothes! Of course mix it up if YOU'RE bored of it, but I could watch Rachel Maksy sewing videos endlessly
The reason I love your videos so much is just how casual you are about sewing. I adore watching people like Bernadette Banner for in-depth, detailed constructions and her vast knowledge of historical fashion, but when I see you just have the time of your life sewing a cute dress from a curtain or bed sheet you bought in a thrift store, that really speaks to my heart. I don't have the money for all of those fancy fabrics, but curtains and bed sheets? That is the language I understand, and it inspires me to make something out of fabric that would have otherwise gathered dust forever. Most importantly, you are unashamed of the little imperfections in your dresses and the often improvised nature of your sewing process, and you are SO RIGHT for that! As a perfectionist, I really need to pound it into my skull that it's so, so much more important to sew ANYTHING, even if the finished product won't necessarily be perfect. Because if I'm so afraid of mistakes, I won't ever start a project in the first place. So, I guess, thanks for being my sewing therapist, Rachel. You're awesome.
""don't want it to get too repetitive"" Rachel I watch all your videos like twenty six times I want more of this I love watching you make things, especially knowing you'll wear them more than once
I have permanently joined the “wears fall clothes too early” club. I have been wearing my chunky knits, ochre sweaters, and fuzzy socks for two weeks now. Yes, I sweat like crazy, I can barely go outside for fear of dehydration, but I’m living my dream
I remember you being scared to start sewing. Seeing you now just say "sometimes you just gotta jump in" and being able to sew an amazing and unique dress with no prior knowledge of the pattern just makes me happy and kinda proud lol So yes, we love the sewing videos, please keep them up for as long as you want!
I agree! And, like bobsled, it also gives me lots of hope as well, since I have analysis paralysis. I have trouble starting a project but I'm really trying to overcome it. These videos help!
It is true that you make sewing seem so accessible, Rachel. I've been sewing, mending, and getting creative with my own clothes so much since I discovered your channel. Thanks so much for that! Keep creating whatever makes your heart happy, girl! That applies to videos, crafts, and clothes!
This gave me the most intense urge to go out, buy some autumn fabrics, and make many a skirt and top, and to live out my autumn queen fantasy. Rachel Maksy: A true queen of the pumpkin season.
I got that urge last video, and I found a lovely blue bedsheet at my goodwill for a farewell to summer skirt! I wish you well in your endeavors, may your bobbin last for all your seams 😊
I'm sewing listening to Mozart on youtube and I glance over and see Cozy Autumn Thrift Haul. Thrift Haul doesn't even register in my brain. All I can think is Rachel is sucking me into another video because the titles just pull me in. I love your humor and the way you present each project, though I'm still laughing at the warm sighs of cozy autumn feeling in my heart as I'm about to watch a thrift haul.
The second dress is usually known as 'The walk away dress', since its supposed to be really easy to sew, but since its a reproduction pattern it has some issues. Marika from Enchanted Rose Costumes has a sew along making this same pattern and she mentions some alterations that can be made to get a better fit. Hope it helps!!! But regardless, it turned out SO CUTEEEE!!!! The color is so pretty and so very autumn...
That's not a great channel to recommend since the events of the past two weeks lol (long story short, she posted an antivaxx meme comparing immunization records to Holocaust number tattoos, and it only went downhill from there)
I love watching these types of videos over & over!!! Doesn’t feel repetitive, or if it does, it’s in a comforting way. You inspire me to make things & I love playing your videos for company when I’m working on my own projects
this comment section has already covered it but: HONESTLY I LOVE THESE VIDS - it’s so nice to sit and watch you sew some cute autumn outfits!! It’s great inspiration and you enjoy it - so naturally we do too!! Hope anyone reading this has a nice day - keep up the good work Rachel!! :))) ♥️♥️
I just suddenly got very emotional about your growth as a seamstress. I love it 🥺💕 It inspires me to push myself towards more advanced projects, so thank you so much!
Rachel: digging through vintage patterns. Me: Dresses so cuuuute! Rachel: Chooses the repro walkaway dress that I've seen numerous bad reviews for. Me: Ohhh Noooo! Regarding content-- I am totally here for this content! If this is what you like, keep at it! I am enjoying watching as your skills improve. That corset is super cute!
She made it look so stinking easy! That walk away dress only really works on super slim non curvy figures, but with enough fiddling with the pattern I have made it work for my pear shaped hourglass figure. But it took several tries and lots of language that shouldn’t be printed😂
@@lesaschmidt7668 I haven't tried it yet myself but from what I've heard the thing to do is to just throw away the repro pattern and buy the original instead, if you can find it. I've haven't really looked but supposedly it was one of the best-selling patterns ever so it's gotta be around.
@@callmecordelia7181 I did the cut and split method on the front piece to make it more pear shape friendly. It gave it way more room in the hips by splitting it towards the outside. Also by doing it there you didn’t have to mess with the darts. Also I had help pinning the darts on myself and not following the marks on the pattern because I unfortunately have a very large chest and this method was helpful. My first attempt was pretty much a failure, but I tried again with my adjustments and made a mock up and just kept playing and finally got it where I needed it to be. Good luck with yours!!
@@Sayyadina42 I have both and really there isn’t much difference, there is just more ease of the shoulders in the new pattern. Also they made the new directions more lengthy than the old. My best advice is make a mock-up of cheap bedsheets from goodwill. $3 for those and you should get 2 mock-ups, at least I did and I made the size 22. Which was a tad too big, but I needed that bigger size for my bust and hips. Good luck with your project!!
It's cool that you can see Rachel's progress in sewing over the years. She's become less ... sloppy(?) with her projects and presses seams more often, adds lining and just has generally neater work. She's improved so much with her overall skill and for some reason I feel kind of proud... Keep up the cozy (and often sweaty) content!
I'd say she's more patient. I am always eager to get to the final product when I sew and often skip the things that make for a better finished product.
I had similar thoughts as well, especially with the pinafore. She did such a fantastic job on it, and even without any alterations it's fabulous. And with? I bet it will be a well loved, well worn staple in her wardrobe for a long time.
The walk away dress has serious fit issues. They didn't copy the old one. They supposedly "updated" It. Lots of blogs out there with hints and tips to help make it fit better. Love the stays!
You are single-handedly helping me overcome my high-school-home-ec PTSD. I doubt I'll ever actually make anything ever, but at least now the sight of a sewing machine no longer leaves me huddled in a corner, silently weeping. So yay you.
Much inspired all the cozy. I live in a cold place and it just went from boiling to freezing with no decent in between, so I'm living vicariously through your productive creativity.
I’m just a small town Aussie trying to hold on to the last bits of cozy weather feelings before the hot months arrive.. thank you for the pumpkins Rachel xx
I’m in Canberra so we have been having extremely variable weather too. August is usually so windy all the time that the wind chill factor is brutal. Instead we had some very sunny days (almost 20°C) with almost no wind. September has had the same weirdness. I’m happy to soak up RM’s autumn vibes and enjoy the out of season (for us) content.
No-one: me happily getting out my Halloween decorations Rachel: uploads the perfect video to watch while decorating 🎃 Thanks for the instant validation and mood boost 🧡🧡🧡🧡🧡
If it's any help, my mom has had our house decorated for fall/Halloween since mid August. And this weekend I'm putting up my outside Halloween decor. Our view is that it takes a lot of work and we should have more time to enjoy them.
I could never get tired of your videos, I watch them multiple times and use them as background noise when I'm doing projects. I just enjoy the music and your personality. Your videos are very hygge to me.
I Rachel Maksied a 1920's 1 hour dress for my aunt out of thrift store shower curtains. It took way longer than an hour cause I sewed it Bernadette Banner style... by hand. Fun! She looks great in it and she's ready for great Gatsby Halloween. 🎃🎃 I got the over think it pattern also. Thanks for another great video.
I have never related so much to one human... she set up her basement as a whole studio and is still in her living room being a true floor goblin... I turn a whole room into a crafts room and I still sit in my living room floor like a true floor goblin as well... I love this woman
Catching up on some older videos. "Like Gilderoy Lockhart going to a disco in the 70s" had me literally laughing so bad that my family came in and wondered what was going on. Love your makes!
The song you used for the reveal is a single jig that brought me RIGHT back to Irish dance class as a thirteen year old and idk that just made my morning ❤
It's very autumnal in my house bc it's harvest season and in turn preserving season....this week I've made 26 pints of salsa, 30 pints of pizza sauce, 12 pints of ketchup , 36 pints of tomato soup , 28 1/2 pints of zucchini relish and 20 1/2 pints of dilly beans ....next week I start on the quarts of spaghetti sauce . Still have time while everything is processing to sew thankfully....I've made a new apron, lol, and two new skirts.
I like "repetitive" content from you! You haven't been THAT repetitive in my eyes. Then again, I honestly could watch you use the same pattern over and over again with different fabrics and then see the reveal! It's just relaxing. Keep going!
17:38 "So, I dunno .. lemme know if you're getting tired." Gurl I could watch you for 6 years and not get bored, even if your videos are repetitive or similar in nature. Your aesthetic hits exactly right and since I live in a place where 1) diversity is frowned upon, 2) it doesn't snow and rarely ever rains even though I adore winter, 3) individuality and being unique is often looked as being a complete clown, ... you can literally do the same content over and over again, reupload the same videos even and I'd still watch it. Keep being you boo
Trust me, with the way the outside world is going right now, being able to look forward to your videos at the end of the week is amazing, need that stability in my life rn. Make a thousand more videos in this format and I will be happy
The vest really turned out pretty and looks nice with the white dress. I can see what you mean about the top shifting and needing a different neckline, but the overall color and material has that pumpkin spice vibe going on. Brown is your color, Rachel.
I’d also be fascinated with a video reviewing your me-made garments, and how well you think you did with them based on how you’ve worn them since. Many of us love your channel because we’re novice sewists, and seeing you do your thing is educational and encouraging!
Your Autumn dress is awesome; so 50’s! The “plain” bodice--You need a brooch ….. suggest a maple leaf or a sheaf of wheat! Check out ‘brooches’ on Amazon. They have quite a collection of vintage-style pins/brooches. Another option that is so very mid-century modern would be a ‘silk’ scarf charmingly draped around the neckline and fastened with an amber brooch! Just sayin’! 🌾🍁🍂
My family still has those orange handled scissors from 1973 and honestly they still work just fine. Anytime they're missing my mom just starts yelling "THE ORANGE HANDLED SCISSORS ARE MISSING!!" 10/10 iconic family heirloom
You’re a braver woman than I. Today I had an irresistible urge to wear fall clothes, and I was going to wear my favorite 30s inspired chunky sweater, but I chickened out and wore my most fall-ish patterned long t-shirt instead. But I did still wear the brown pants. That was non-negotiable.
@@goblinlibrary280 sometimes is not cool enough even in october where i live, and i cry because i just want to use my warm fuzzy halloween blanket and wear halloween sweaters ( you know, like christmas sweaters but for halloween), september to january i just dress festive thematic.
Rachel keep doing what makes you happy! I don't think you need to worry too much about the content getting repetitive. I enjoy whatever you're doing and just "hanging out" with you on Saturday mornings :)
According to the Fashion Police aka Fashion Designers, you are “on trend” for fall/winter 2021/22! Corsets, vests & anything Bridgerton is on point. I’m jumping on the Bridgerton bandwagon because I will wear all the gathered and tiered dresses I can find that hide my oversized gut!🤓😅 Edit: Your pieces turned out amazing 👏🏼👏🏼
If your gut has squishiness, stays/corsets/bodices look AMAZING. Squishable girls get crazy bodice “spring” without tight lacing, and if your busty the support feels amazing.
Omg I can't even express how welcomed I feel in every single video of yours. Your channel is just so comforting and so (and I mean SO) relatable. Thank you so much for everything you do here and I think I speak for the majority when I say that no, we're not getting tired, even the slightest, of this kind of content, so unless you need a break, pls don't stop doing it
@@mariannapalmeira7590 I always love "Maksy Friday's"! It's been kindof a stressful week for me in a new job and Rachel always has wholesome creative content that's just like eating fresh baked cookies!🥰 I love her as she is. I wouldn't want her any other way but herself. 😌🍻🧙♂️
I LOVE THIS FORMAT RACHEL!! Thank you for letting us hang out with you while you sew! It's very comforting while I have my cat on my lap and cozy Stardew Valley in the background ♥️
The thing I want to see MOST from Rachel is a video about laundry, I REALLY want to get into wearing fancier, handmade, and vintage clothing but I have no clue how to manage that laundry-wise Do you set aside a day of the week to just hand-wash things? What's your system? Aaaaa
The wrap around dress is a hoot. Morning wrapper dress mates with an apron and Poof! As for the first dress with the stays style top... "Ach wooman! Why are you runnin; around in yer shift!?!" Both are lovely, and have me wanting to drag out the heavy fabrics.
No joke, I have the dress pattern laying around, waiting to be done, but I wasn't feeling like making it... But now, I really wanna! Thanks for the inspiration/ motivation to make it!
Rachel: it's still too hot in here to wear fall clothes Me: *cries in Russian while putting on all of the sweaters I have at home and waiting for the central heating to be turned on *
Anytime I wanna feel those Fall vibes, I watch one of your videos. Honestly, it doesn’t matter what the subject is or what time of year you made it, you just exude ~Autumn~ 🍁
I think I recognized that pattern! There were a lot of "odd" designs in the mid to late 60s: designers were really playing with expectations and the whole youth vibe and came up with some very unique stuff. I even owned a PAPER dress at that time. It was about the sort of paper that printed party tablecloths are made of. I was in jr. high.
First thought with the shoes was, my husband leaves his dirty socks everywhere. Also, I never find sewing content repetitive or boring. Especially when you just casually pick up an infamously poorly done reproduction pattern and give it a try. My understanding like others have said, is the pattern typically needs serious alterations to the bodice to fit anybody. Every time I hear another sewist say most patterns don't fit them right out of the package I feel like, yes, someone else understands. The struggle between the part of me that wants my handmade clothes to fit properly and the part of me that struggles with the fitting process, is real.
Love ALL your content. Watching you make anything is always so inspiring and uplifting. The corset is FLAWLESS. The dress is beautiful on you even with the "plain" top. You did great. Always 🖤🌲🌾🌳🌰🍂🌿🍁
Your sewing videos aren't repetitive, they're familiar, friendly and fun, so they fall under the category of infinitely re-watchable comfort content. Thank you for making all your videos! 😊
Yesss, the perfect cozy autumn aesthetic content I can watch while I accidently hot glue my fingers together making DIY fall crafts and cover my entire house in pumpkins. *- chefs kiss -*
I have been following you for about 6months now and I have to tell you I laugh more and enjoy your site more than anything else Ive been watching... And I love all that I follow. You are adorable and I always come away feeling so much happier and motivated. Please always be you.
I think that dress pattern with a contrasting front and back fabric would be SO pretty. It would have an underskirt/overskirt effect which I think would be really cool
For my high school garbage bag fashion show final... I YESSS! Made a black garbage bag corset with scotch tape and yarn!!! Along with an A-line black garbage bag skirt with frosted white triangles at the bottom. You'd be proud of me.
