Someone Asked Me to Make Mushroom Sleeves, so I did 

THIS JUST IN: Mars is not, in fact, hot, and is, in fact, very cold. While I am severely disappointed in my own understanding of How Things Work™, I present my defense: MY BRAIN NO WORK SO GOOD WHEN IT HOT. I went to college not UNIVERSE-ity amirite, okay I'll see myself out 👉👉

"All fungi are edible. Some fungi are only edible once." - Terry Pratchett (Do not eat your dress, it looks like a lovely outfit but a terrible snack)

This. This is EVERYTHING. 😍 (IMA COME STEAL THIS FROM YOUR CLOSET KTHXBYE)

My boyfriend is having a long day so I sent him Toad's "Chandelier" to make it longer. Also nice sleeves.

Rachel has three moods: 1) “fuck it that looks close enough” 2) * screams in toad * 3) old auntie advice that makes me rethink my life

The ruffles were a good touch, they don't read as stems but rather those frills on the underside of a mushroom, which works.

I am a dressmaker by trade, I own my own business and I have been sewing for about 40 years. That said, I feel like I am still in the middle of my sewing journey and there is always something to learn, you have to create in order to get better and you shouldn’t be afraid of making mistakes. You are amazing and you get better every time you sew! Thank you for sharing your wonderful creations!

Bless that someone who pitched the mushroom sleeve idea and may both sides of their pillow be cold tonight

Okay but the painted on spots look so much better and so much more like mushroom sleeves than a standard polka dot would have looked

Rachel when sewing: There are no rules! Comment Section: PRESS YOUR SEAMS! Rachel crying in the corner with her iron: There's one rule

I cannot tell you how much I appreciate your mentality towards sewing. As a perfectionist and someone who would beat myself up over absolutely everything, it's incredibly freeing to hear someone say I can just do something because it's fun and I enjoy it, even though it isn't perfect. Life is too hard already to find new things to beat yourself up over, and you are a great example of skill meeting self-compassion and not taking things too seriously! Sewing feels a lot lore accessible mow!

Here in the Netherlands we have a fairytale themepark, de Efteling. The oldest part of the park is the forrest where all the fairytales are depicted. All throughout they made giant mushrooms that play music. I thought of those mushrooms all throughout this video. Here is a clip of the mushroommusic: ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-uXSa8mUyYE4.html

The 5 year old I’m babysitting said, “That fabric’s awesome!” So he approves P.s. at the reveal shots, he exclaimed, “She’s like a princess! She’s wonderful!” It was so sweet😊

The cutest Herbology professor Hogwarts has ever seen

For what it’s worth, whilst I enjoy watching your creations come to life I’m not here for sewing/costuming - you bring so much more than that!! Personally I love your humour, vibe, (pets, home, reveal locations...) but the editor in me (of over a decade) LOVES your craft!! Honestly, every little cut I appreciate, from the titles to the music. Editing Rachel is truly a talent and a marvel! MUCH love to all of the Rachel’s ❤️ Thank you for creating 🙏

After the reveal of the flipping adorable sleeves, she said: “Frodo, what are you doing?”…my brain immediately responded in Pippin’s voice…..”MUSHROOMS!” …..I’ll leave..🤦🏼‍♀️

You mentioned feeling like Miss Frizzle- a known fashion icon. I propose: *Miss Frizzle, but make it vintage!*

"Who needs so much toe hair, Sir?" I mean... He's a Hobbit after all, isn't he?

Other people: mushroom sleeves Me a Finn: SHE PRONOUNCED SAUNA CORRECTLY????

Rachel: mushroom sleeves Morgan Donner *peeking around a corner*: MA’AM

My sewing could best be described as “enthusiastic but haphazard” so...I get you 😁 Super cute sleeves!

"I feel like Ms. Frizzle." *wears dresses made of book pages, mushroom sleeves and fun patterned Halloween dress.* The transformation has already begun.

I have just had a similar realization! I am a newbie, I started sewing for real only this spring because I've always been so intimidated by it. My mom sews a lot and she makes it seem so complicated, and all the sewing I've ever done has been at school where I was graded and there was so much pressure and you needed to do everything The Right Way™ or you would fail. But then I suddenly, on a whim, (or maybe after watching a million of yours and Bernadette Banner's videos) I decided to sew a dress based on a very vague description I saw on Instagram. I didn't really have a pattern, I just experimented, and that made me realize that I can do whatever I want, however I want. Does it always turn out great or the way I want to? No. But like, it doesn't matter? There are no rules. I can experiment and try and see what happens. I'm learning so much, I'm having so much fun and I have sewn a pair of trousers that is literally one of my favourite garment that I own. I think your approach to sewing is really inspiring, and I love the mushroom sleeves so much!

When using an acrylic or fabric paint on cloth, a layer of gesso under the area you intend to paint on is great. It prevents the paint from seeping through the backside of the fabric, can prevent bleeding, and increases paint durability. It also stiffens the fabric a bit, which can be a downside. There are also great fabric mediums intended to be mixed with paint for craft purposes. The sleeves turned out so great, I love them!

That ending message about just trying things and not being hard on yourself if it’s not perfect is SO necessary to hear at all times 🖤

"Who needs that much toe hair?" Well, he is named Frodo.

Rachel:: “…because I like to make things a little bit harder for myself” My husband: “ME. That’s me. That would be me if I sewed.”

The sleeves look so cute! The "stem" fabric you added I think really helps, it looks more finished and intentional. As usual, you are fun and funny and never change and I personally like a video where you just make one garment.

“Stick me in the middle of a forest and let me bloom” that kinda sounds like an inspirational quote

"Basically I want to take the forest...and wear it as clothing." Same, girl. SAME.

Man, it's so nice to hear support of sewing coming from a nice internet person. As I stare into my closet slowing filling up with dresses I've made, some of which I like, most of which I'd like to burn, it's reassuring to hear that it's fine to dive in. I wish many good bedspread/sheet finds to all the sewing people here (since real fabric is expensive and environment etc).

An 1890s ghost somewhere: *crying "I'm so proud! Our daughter appreciates ✨The Sleeves ✨" Also, re: making mistakes in sewing is important: In my current project (1940s french knickers) I messed up and sewed the french seam all the way up on the wrong side. So now they open on the right instead of the left, and suddenly the awkward hopping to not fall over when putting them on is solved! Moral of the story, sometimes mistakes are Learning Experiences and sometimes the thing you learn is that your new way is better (and your bad balance is not symmetrical 😁)

rachel: * singing as toad while making mushroom sleeves * me: this woman is my role model.

selfishly wishing Rachel would open an online boutique because she's my favorite designer

Her car's AC is so powerful and I'm incredibly jealous.

I love how this turned out! Very cute! And as a (very much a) beginner sewist, it's encouraging to see the people I look up to on RU-vid be real and make "mistakes." I really appreciate it and your humor more than you know.

The cream ruffle on the sleeves was definitely a good call, it evokes the frilly "gills" of the mushroom very nicely! I also feel you on that "press your seams!" stuff, because I always felt that the act of sewing them flattened everything out just fine, but it does make the actual sewing step so much smoother so I can see why it's such a "thing".

“I want to take the forest and wear as clothing” - you are really a hobbit 🤣🍄🌿🍁🍂😆

Literally your honesty about the mistakes or “could of been betters” made me think ahh I wouldn’t of seen that so maybe I’m too hard on myself…so I got a lot done in lockdown thanks to you and non-perfectionism!!!

On top of other Miss Frizzle comparisons going on in the comments, I will also point out that "take chances, make mistakes, get messy" is practically the order of the day around here.

Omg this is literally the cutest thing ever! The little ruffle makes them look so mushroomy but like still wearable, it's just perfect! Marry me mushroom sleeves! I think one garment is perfect btw, this way we can truly admire every creation of yours! And I'd rather see you as happy creative tornado Rachel enjoying what she made than burnt out overworked self-doubting Rachel who has bitten off to much so I wholeheartedly support one sewing project per video!

Rachel is a living ray of sunshine That’s because she’s such a fungi

Watching a couple RU-vidrs - you included! - who sew without necessarily following all the "rules" has helped me realize I can do the same, and I've made some things I love that would have been so much more intimidating if I'd felt like it all had to be done Right instead of experimenting and making stuff work. Thank you for your inspiration. It's a great way to be. ❤

This was flipping awesome... I absolutely MUST show this this to my husband! He’s a mushroom forager and tincture medicine man... and my dream is to design clothing that allows me to merge with the trees in the Forest...Now I know why I absolutely ADORE you!

Rachel: *names her dog after a hobbit* Rachel: "Why do you have so much toe hair?"

I feel like with each passing week Rachel is getting more and more like Miss Frizzle! Mitochondria-themed outfit next perhaps?

Your being in the middle of the journey is what I live about your videos, because you have the same energy I have when I sew "I should do it this way to make it the correct way but.... I can't be bothered. Round corners it is!" And I love that.

Loved the Aunt advice. I stopped sewing for 8 years bc I felt so insecure about my sewing. Also ironing sucks. And your vidoes are getting me thru a hard time right now. So thank you!

Honestly, I’m here because I just really enjoy Rachel’s humour and how it makes her content and editing style just so darn amusing. If she made one garment, or even tried out other activities e.g. cooking, decorating, art stuff etc etc, I’d still be here for her Sat morning uploads ✨ Also, ‘No Mock-ups Maksy’ is a kickass nickname 😎

Auntie Rachel is the Yoda of sewing: “If no mistake you have made, losing you are.”

Who else immediately hits Rachel's like button before the video plays?!?!

i've been on such a mushroom kick (clay earrings, embroidery, knit hat...) and now I wanna try this despite not being able to sew

I realise I watch these videos like my dad watches sports. When you added the cream band around the base of the sleeves I barked “CUTE!” at my screen with the utmost focus and sincerity.

i love how rachel has been slowly evolving into mrs. weasley, miss frizzle, and a woodland fairy which is the best combination. also mushroom sleeves. definitely going to make them. yet another project that i NEED TO MAKE.

Rachel: Someone on Instagram asked me to make mushroom sleeves. Me: Was it Morgan?

Hey Rachel, This was so fun to watch. You have become one of my favorite people to "watch on the internet". (it never gets any less weird saying that). I'm a fellow 90s baby and you mentioned Ms. Frizzle.....that could be so fun! She turned every science subject into a dress! Ahh nostalgia cord struck lol You could pick anything. Sorry, now I'm excited just thinking about it. Love the show, you rock. Much love to Frodo lol

Just when you said, "I'm going to be a little easier on myself." I was telling my hubby that if I ever met you I was going to tell you to be easier on yourself because you are an amazing person.

Anybody else want Rachel to start her own fashion brand so all of her Whiskey grandpa's could wear such fun clothing? 🦊

Not gonna lie, when I get super frustrated at work...I will break out into Toads rendition of “Into the Unknown”. 10/10 helps every time 🍄❄️

Oh man, I thought Maksy was supposed to sound like Make-sy because Rachel makes things.... Never even once considered it was her real last name 😬

“I want to take the forest and wear it as clothing” is my ultimate mood. They say to dress for the job you want, and I would like to be a professional mushroom unbothered on the floor of a forest somewhere 🍄

The little *”I sorta know what I’m doing”* slapped me clean across the face. I don’t ever come to these videos to be called out on how being a legal adult/my life in general is going, but somehow it always happens. 😭😂😂😂

Honestly, while I love your esthetic and the sewing projects, I treasure your editing skills. Your videos are soooo entertaining! I love it! And those mushroom puffs? Perfection. 👌

Sewing is an art/ craft. It takes practice...you learn your own short cuts...but every fabric acts differently and I enjoy seeing someone else go through the learning process just like I did when I was learning. You are adorable and entertaining! Keep going...please and thank you

"I'm just going to make something" is my favorite type of content, so you won't see me complaining👀

Projects like these where you aren’t killing yourself with deadlines are absolutely fine. Personally I enjoy any content you put out. 🍄🍂❤️

I love love loooove this on you!! ‘Sewing is a journey’ so true. 30 years ago I sewed my thumb to a piece on scrap fabric and these days I sew quilts, bags and clothes which is a long way from the starting point.

I DIED at the intro. Please, we need a Wes Anderson parody! I want to see a Rachel Maksy-does-Wes Anderson short film! (In every one of these videos, I'm always enjoying the high-quality details from your filmmaking education... I'd love to see what happened if you made a bona fide movie out of one of your projects...)

PS: Your channel is one my husband typically wouldn’t care about, but we both enjoy your sense of humor & you remind us in various ways of our twin daughters who are about your age. And we miss them. My husband especially misses a daughter who moved 250 miles away & I think he is more excited than I am when you come out with a new video. But don’t tell him I told you that! Shhhh

*translates 93 to human temperature, nods* As an Aussie, that's quite warm.

Dang, I really needed that pep talk at the end about how anything you make is good enough. I've been making cold process soap for 6 months and I've been recently getting down on myself. So, thank you Rachel!

I like to watch the sewing craft ladies and after months in my humble opinion you are simply the best you are kind funny you care about your subscribers.One of my favourite things about you is how no matter what happens good or bad you show it as it was,. You have some brilliant ideas but you are not big headed.Keep up the good work and thank you x

I love how Rachel leaves in awkward outtakes to remind us you can be awkward and awesome at once!

Rachel: *complaining about the 93 degree heat* Me, a Scottish person: "aw I hate the heat too! hold up one second though let me just..." *converts to celsius* "OK I CAN FULLY EMPATHISE NOW I WOULD ALSO BE DYING"

I love your aunt advice. It goes well with something I heard from flylady: done is better than perfect!

Oh Gurl, I absolutely love every video you produce. I'm a self taught crafter & sewstress, your videos encourage and inspire me. And even more so, I adore you, you have a genuine & fun air about you. We need more people like you in our lives.

i personally LOVE the "simpler," one item makes, whether that be sewing or crafting like the book nook video :3

Rachel in front of the blackboard, with her glasses, explaining the construction of the garment is giving me strong Evelyn vibes from the Mummy

The addition of the bedsheet edges was a stroke of genius!!! It looks so stinking good!!!!

The Toad singing portion of this video gave me so much serotonin and it was exactly what I needed before going to bed. Thank you for the excellent boost of happiness chemical Rachel

As a seamstress, I want to say that you are 100% correct with not being hard on yourself for your mistakes. ESPECIALLY when you are learning. If you are happy with the outcome, and if you made something you like and will wear, then you absolutely succeeded and nailed it. I love seeing all your projects, they are so creative, they inspire me to try more creative projects too 🙂

It just needs a mushroom sunhat now lol. I love this.

I watch you because you inspire me to sew. I never want to sew anymore because it always seems so daunting, but you remind me that I can do it, and I can do it my way. Thank you.

The sleeves honestly look amazing in regards to shape and your painting is amazing. I absolutely love it! You're a great inspiration for us who suffer from perfectionism and anxiety. You have such a passion for this and it always fills me with motivation.

My new summer farewell must now be “May the swamp-ass be few.” I’ll be breaking that out like “peace be with you” in a Catholic mass

I love that the eggshell coloured ruffles look like the gills under a mushroom it really makes it read mushroom

The sleeves came out adorable! The ruffle really adds to the cuteness. I appreciate the advice you gave, I am feeling a little more chill about making mistakes and having imperfections in the things I sew.

Very cute project and definitely enough for a weeks worth of work! And if self-made stuff doesn't have a flaw or two people often won't realize you MADE THE THING - which in my opinion is the most awesome part of the finished project!!! Keep creating & being more kind to yourself :-)

You should totally start a series called “I sort of know what I’m doing” where you go back to projects you’d like to try again or do things you wanted to do but didn’t think you had the skill 😀

I would just like to state my appreciation for the fact that you painstakingly make sure the captioning is perfect on every single one of your fantastic videos. you have grown so much as a creator, but you’ve had perfect captions for a very long, consistent time. thank you!

I would love to see a tutorial of the edwaridan inspired topbun look you've been rocking lately, I love it. So cute and cool for summer

Love you & your take on Learning to sew as you Go. The Auntie advice made (Saved) my day. "Phooey"! I am stealing This - my new word. Oh, and you are a vision In that outfit. Who knew Anyone ever needed Mushroom sleeves?

your aesthetic is either whiskey grandpa or whimsy personified and i honestly love that

"I want to take the forest... and wear it as clothing" Never before has anything resonated with me on such a spiritual level Also! idk if you already have ideas for your next videos, but something pride related would be so cool!

This turned out SO cute and pretty!!💞 A little green frog brooch/pin would complement it so well.🐸💚 It's triple digits where I live, but honestly anything over 76 degrees can be uncomfortable.😖🏜️

This came out SO CUTE!! when you added the strip at the bottom for the sleeves i was like GENIUS!!!!

I LOVE how you lugged that chalkboard out just to *electronically* draw on it.

I was literally just telling my roommate that I like the way that you show sewing is a learning process and how it’s made me feel a lot more excited to keep improving my sewing over time AND THEN you dropped the solid auntie advice. I’d say you’re doing a great job and 10/10 can back you up as a fellow auntie

Better than expected!!! i love it! And yes, the lower part of the sleeve worked wonders for the proyect!Lastly. btw sewing REALLY IS a process, and there aren´t actually rules for it, as long as you are doing it for fun and to learn, so keep going and try -as you said- to not be so hard on yourself and the results of your proyects ( :

These sleeves are so cute! In the arctic tundra of Massachuset winters having a white long sleeve top under the bodice/top would make it look like the stock of the mushroom!