But Make It Vintage: Princess Leia || Ep. 3

AHHH HII!! So here is the next episode of But Make it Vintage: 1800's\Jane Eyre Princess Leia! I have always wanted to make a dress like this and I decided it was finally time for me to just GO FOR IT. So this is my first historic sewing project and I am so excited to show you the progress, flaws and all.
I hope you guys love it!
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The Pattern:
butterick.mccall.com/b5832
Music:
All electroswing from epidemicsound.com
"Chappie's Tune" & "Interstellar" - Odd Chap
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Star Wars Remix:
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[@megeles]

Was anyone else impressed at how much she managed to make herself look like Carrie Fisher?

[@juliejay5436]

Incredible!

[@jpbrm30]

same!!! i actually thought she edited Carrie Space Mom's face on her body. incredible makeup skills!

[@TheCashhawk]

You’re absolutely right. Blown away by the resemblance

[@olevandongen96]

She has a very good starting position: her eyes and jawbone are very similar to Carrie Fisher's back in the day, but seeing her working on her makeup made me realize that she needed quite serious skills to get from there to the point of "we need a double for young Carrie Fisher! I know, let's call that KZbinr, what's her name? Macksy?" Very impressive, indeed

[@BarbiesRevenge579]

watching you do wrap up with Carrie's face was nuts! you really did an amazing transformation!!!

[@mleen5010]

Marge Simpson in XVIIIth century court dress. Just imagine the enormous blue wig that would be freakin hilarious and oddly accurate.

[@mparis130]

GENIUS

[@TheRealKissyRee]

Oh Gosh, I never knew that I _needed_ to see that, but I definitely do!

[@burdistan]

YESSSSS oh my lord

[@ampersandcastle1091]

M Leen that’s a great idea!!

[@catlyson3291]

YES

[@Kai-Xi]

You doing your makeup always reminds me of the "if the men find out we can shapeshift, they're going to tell the church" line

[@luciecadena6715]

Fun fact: the princess's Leia heairdo is actually vintage, the heairdo it's inspired on hairdos to used women on the mexican revolution

[@taylorgreen9929]

Yeah, a lot of stuff in the costume designs of Star Wars are historically inspired. For instance, Darth Vader's helmet was inspired by samurai helmets! I think it's really neat!

[@broadway520]

@@taylorgreen9929 definitely a lot of japanese film elements. That generation of filmmakers loved Kurosawa.

[@ladyethyme]

I heard it was based on vintage Dutch hairstyles.

[@melodywatts7322]

Check the Hopi womens hair do

[@XenusMama]

There’s also medieval hairstyles very much like Princess Leia’s

[@jessicanickels5736]

I think Ursula, but like Marie Antoinette would be very cool.

[@rachelmaksy]

Oh SNAP maybe some day when I have that many skillz 😂🙈❤️❤️❤️

[@jessicanickels5736]

Don't sell yourself short! I think you're pretty skilled now ❤️

[@carliegriffiths6290]

This would be epic!!

[@jinxingxuelang]

Omg that would be awesome

[@micki3520]

Yes

[@samgordon6211]

Sansa Stark but make it 1950s. A direwolf skirt instead of a poodle skirt!

[@cheryljohnson532]

Oh yes....please,please,please!!!!

[@nathaliej3768]

Please

[@tomepastrano9057]

YES YES YES PLEASE DO IT ❤️❤️❤️

[@bettiebluebelle3396]

Yes this 👍👍👍👍

[@carolineshephard]

Yes to this x 100 please please please 😍😍

[@emmakey2730]

You should do Lydia from Beetlejuice but 1920s!

[@djunaskye6220]

Yes, I love this idea!!

[@abigailamundsen2191]

I would love to see that

[@AllTheButtons87]

Perfect! 😁

[@lydiastark4]

I would LOVE to see that, which outfit tho.😊😊

[@allyblackney9690]

Princess Kida from Atlantis but make her Edwardian!

[@TheLonnieMiller]

I wasn't convinced on the makeup and then you put the wig on and I was like CARRIE????

[@phoenixvvv4685]

Oml

[@regs128]

Seriously. It's INSANE.

[@mcwjes]

I think Nebula from guardians of the Galaxy would be interesting as vintage. Especially the cyborg/vintage juxtaposition.

[@castratikron]

Maybe steam punk?

[@marynewsom6037]

YESSSSSSSSSSSS serving some Fritz Lang’s Metropolis REALNESS 🤖💕I’d watch the crap out of that😁

[@ziyanda_theartist]

I love it!!!

[@belindacoba5158]

@@castratikron That's the first thing that I thought!!! It would be so awsome!!!

[@thecraftybookworm1596]

Definitely steam punk for Nebula 😍

[@clairegilmore8526]

The moment she looks up smiling at 27:57 looks UNCANNILY like Carrie -- it broke my heart just a little in the best way

[@TheMaiaDriscol]

I love that her sewing videos encompass every part of the sewing process, from the unbridled excitement of starting a project, to "oh god what have i done" and finishing with "YAS but what's next?!"

[@edithlowfi]

Quick tip my sewing teacher taught me, during the depression they used to use the small pieces of soap and use it as chalk. Save up the little leftover soap bits and choose the best color for your fabric, it washes right off.

[@rui_do]

I was about to leave the same comment, where I live seamstress chalk is expensive for the sewing projects I have/make (totebags for groceries esp) and is also eco-friendly since you are using those left-over bits and not throwing them away.

[@rachelmaksy]

Oh snap! Thank you!

[@IonIsFalling7217]

That’s fracking brilliant

[@mmushypushy]

That’s what my mom used to do too! She’d keep all the little leftover soap for sewing

[@libbyann78]

Wow! That's an awesome tip!

[@mccawaudrey]

the fact that you're teaching yourself to sew is so kickass. you're an inspiration, girl!

[@caiti-christi]

I LOVE THIS SO MUCH. The era, the character, your work, ALL OF IT. ❤❤❤

[@natalyaporter5730]

Audrey McCaw it inspired me to go get my own sewing machine - i bought it today!

[@orahlith]

I love how she's so funny but also admits she's not perfect. Watching old videos and then newer ones she's really getting good over time. It's fun to see!

[@Whitney_Sews]

How about an episode of "But Make it (More) Modern"? Like taking a person or character from pre 1900s and reimagining them in the 1930s or 40s. You have so many creative ideas that I would love to see what you could do.

[@Lis_Kid]

"Help me frodi wan kenobi." "You need to sound distressed." "hElP Me fROdi waN keNobI" 10/10 acting skills hahaha

[@JodiesSideEye]

I had to do a double take at the thumbnail. You look exactly like a young Carrie Fisher!

[@rachelmaksy]

Thank you so much 😭❤️

[@haley4784]

Hermione or Ginny Weasley but vintage! Maybe 40s?

[@Legawien84]

THIS PLEAAZZZ!!!

[@clairefischer8445]

Thats such a great idea ! Would love to see that.

[@rachelmaksy]

Oooo!!!!

[@shawnalaub3262]

Yes!!!

[@BuffytheRealSlayer]

My vote would be Ginny. ✅☑✔

[@sagajonsson8753]

12.15 I just kept thinking about "Get your filthy paws off my silky drawers." from "Look at me, I'm Sandra dee" In Grease.

[@mindylu32]

You look soo much like Carrie in the reveal! So far my favorite "But Make it Vintage". I would love to see Hermione as vintage.

[@sophieburgess4523]

Or a weasley!!

[@ArtsyMario]

YES! I would love to see Hermione vintage or Ginny vintage.

[@kimkimeree]

I don’t know about anyone else, but I need an enamel pin that says “butt naked vintage.” 😂

[@jessm3306]

Nailed it! You look so much like Carrie, it's crazy. This is my favorite transformation so far. Love it, love you!

[@rachelmaksy]

Ahh thank you my love!!!!

[@shannap9246]

Agreed!! Well done!

[@Elemiriel]

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[@cathrinaandrus1777]

4 mins in and I immediately head to the comments looking for "Oh, you sweet newborn sunflower seed..." XD "Oh, honey. You naive, freshly made fruit salad." These gems just keep coming. "...You sweet sweet de-shelled hermit crab." I gotta go re-watch parks and rec after this.

[@94rome]

Hahahahahaha made me laugh so much!

[@janes8714]

honestly this was a super weird thought but like.... renaissance lara croft

[@themaddiemads]

Going Victorian was such a smart idea!! The popular hair style of the time translated so well to Leia, and the editing work in the beginning was so cool!!

[@dextrodemon]

jane eyre is georgian or regency i think, though it was published in the victorian era it's set a bit before that. could be wrong tho.

[@JodiesSideEye]

@@dextrodemon it's Victorian.

[@dextrodemon]

@@JodiesSideEye I looked it up, it's more on the cusp, written in 1847, Victoria started in 1837, the book is set beginning around the 1820s.

[@rachelmaksy]

Thank you my love!!!!

[@TheRealKissyRee]

You said "get your filthy paws off of..." and my brain launched into _"Look at me, I'm Sandra Dee"_ 😂

[@lisaanderson2900]

Exactly!

[@ipetzombies]

Same!

[@newlife8610]

Cryssi O. YES, that would be awesome!! I like your idea 💡

[@IamCornelius1853]

Just wanted to say I’m so sorry that you have to preface learning by asking people to be kind and sensitive. I’ve seen your work and your such a hard worker and put so much soul into everything you do! Don’t ever give up on what brings you joy girl!

[@azrani2023]

Exactly what I was thinking. Like, honestly, leave her be - and if you do want to leave some friendly advice, do it in a nice way

[@proserpinabringerofdeath5935]

I honestly hate seeing comments that are like, 'wOW i crInGED WhEN I sAW hER TAkE OuT tHe glUE GuN' or, 'WoW shE ChOsE tHE WORst FAbrIc tO WoRK wiTH' like, it just comes off as condescending

[@snakabuz]

Some people can only feel good about themselves by putting others down. It's nothing new, but they gain quite easy volume on social media. I think shes awesome just for even trying. I'm too lazy to even try.

[@Lisa_Flowers]

I don't think people always do it with the purpose of condescending or putting people down. They're probably just reacting and saying what they actually think lol, that's generally how people watch videos, by reacting with their immediate emotions and thoughts. Like if you've done something before and made an obvious or big mistake (which literally everyone does, no one is perfect) you'd probably have a big reaction to seeing someone else do it. Or if there is an easier way of doing something and you see someone do it the hardest way, you'd likely also have a big reaction. People could definitely be more thoughtful of how their words affect others, especially people newer to something, but I don't think most people are saying it for the sole purpose of looking down on her lol. And almost everyone does this (or at least thinks it) with something they've done for a while, especially when they see a complete beginner (which Rachel isn't, just an example)

[@MorganDonner]

OMG, I love that you are going more historical! Join us on the pre-1900's side 😉

[@altarwall]

Morgan Donner c o n v e r t h e r

[@rachelmaksy]

Hehehehe

[@MystiDawn]

@@altarwall 🤦🏻‍♀️🤦🏻‍♀️ I just read that in my mind the dumbest way possible...my thought in that split second was 'wtf is a converther?' And as I thought that I realized what it said lol not my proudest moment...🤣

[@123marksalot]

What if you did Princess Buttercup from Princess Bride as a but make it vintage? (P.s that would literally make my life if my favorite youtuber did a vintage cosplay of my favorite film 😅)

[@moonymilquetoast]

P L E A S E

[@darcie8560]

Yasss best movie EVERRRRRRRR

[@TheRealKissyRee]

OH MY GOD YES OR A MAKE IT VINTAGE INIGO MONTOYA!!!!

[@123marksalot]

Cryssi O. Omg that would be awesome!! lmao

[@micki3520]

Omg I didn't read this until now and I thought the same thing, I commented it above

[@pettook]

It’s actually the current sizes in stores that are made up, not the pattern sizes. The pattern sizes are what store sizes use to be and the stores have slowly deflated the numbers to make people feel better about themselves (which is stilly because it’s just a number. It means nothing about you). It’s called vanity sizing. You should start by measuring yourself and finding what pattern company size would fit you best (I always go by bust (or hips of it’s a skirt) and tailor in from there). The companies (simplicity, vogue, McCall’s, etc) all have similar sizing but it’s good to check before you buy. Especially since many pattern companies have sizes 8-14 and 16-20 in different envelopes. For reference I’m a 8/10 and wear 14/16 patterns. It seems like madness but you’ll get used to it.

[@annapettit8045]

pettook for me it's the opposite! If I use the pattern measurements supplied (cough I'm looking at you simplicity) the garments always end up oversized. Which is crazy to me because it's the measurements they gave?? So how can they be off??

[@patriciatimoteo1667]

@@annapettit8045 Is the seam allowance (usually one or two inch) included in the pattern drawing? Sometimes they include it and we just don't see it

[@bookmouse2719]

Marilyn Monroe was a size 14.

[@katewilliams8207]

Suzanne Butterfield 14 was considered a ‘small’ back then, so equivalent would be. 8-10 up/aus or 4-6 US - she was tiny

[@snakabuz]

Anyone else wish women's clothing would just abolish the "size" thing and instead list waist/hips in inches? Also, bigger pockets.

[@naomioneil1308]

if the men find out we can shapeshift, they're going to tell the church! you look so much like carrie, its crazy. its amazing what contouring can do

[@StephanieMRM]

I was just thinking you looked like Millie Bobbie Brown with the brunette wig then you turned around in the reveal and holy Carrie Fisher

[@rachelmaksy]

Hahaha they actually have very similar faces! I've been thinking that while watching the new Stranger Things season 😂

[@Danielle-ty8mx]

Stranger Things- but make it vintage!

[@kristind6992]

You had me giggling to tears in less than 30 seconds. 😂 Frodo-wan Kenobi is a good boy! 💜

[@rangerlove7]

Absolutely blown away by this entire look. Showed my husband the final reveal and he legit thought it was Carrie Fisher in a different dress. Love love love this. Love this style of dress and it suits Carrie’s original dress very well.

[@stephanieruiz1344]

Omg I love this. You should do an episode of But Make it Vintage where you collab with Bernadette Banner. It'd be so iconic!!

[@scouttyra]

Yes!

[@flm7174]

Great idea!

[@mollyshadows9726]

This is not an easy dress to do! You did really well! You’ve actually inspired me to do my own vintage character! A female 1940s Doctor Strange! 😁 though I got very lucky and found the dress I needed on line. Thank you for sharing your sewing journey!

[@galli0]

Oooh, lemme know when you've completed that cosplay, I need to see that!

[@mollyshadows9726]

Hege Valle I will! I should be getting the dress today! You can follow me on instagram at aurorbelle.fashions if you want to see the other sewing things I do! 😁

[@rachelmaksy]

Oooo yessss you got dis!

[@mollyshadows9726]

Rachel Maksy Thanks! My dress should be arriving tomorrow! I’m so excited! 😁😁

[@MelWatchesYT]

Carrie has such a specific and iconic look. The fact that you were able to capture it and look so incredibly like her is amazing. Very well done. I am so loving this series. So awesome. Well done!

[@SuzieQ-lw2kp]

Rachel, I think you have grown so much as a creator I have enjoyed watching you becoming a seamstress, hairdresser, make-up guru, fashion designer enjoying yourself in front of the camera and the number one thing is you and Frodo with each other.plus you are so adorable and a natural beauty. Thank You for making these kind of videos for us.🐕💐✨💞💛💚

[@juliafrolander1562]

Oooooh, what if you did a “Famous artwork inspired vintage outfits” vid/series??? You could do some Monet WaterLillies inspired 1950s getup or a Rembrandt ANYTHING 1930s inspired threads. 🤷🏼‍♀️

[@TheRealKissyRee]

Hey Rachel, are you planning on doing a Hobbit _But Make It Vintage?_

[@torrencewaespe3409]

that's just her typical video lol

[@thesocialcasualty9617]

Yas

[@serefina666]

Isn't that her usual look 😂😂😂😂

[@TheRealKissyRee]

Even if she did a non Hobbit LOTR _But Make It Vintage,_ it would still get all the likes from me.

[@adeledesm8853]

Already done kind of

[@hollyleighbeauty1453]

Oh gosh so many ideas........Vinatge tinkerbell. Vintage Ariel. Vintage lord of the rings (literally any character) just to name a few

[@rachelmaksy]

😊😊😊😊

[@Elemiriel]

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[@juliejobob]

"Heylp me Frodie One Kenobi!" "You're not from the south, you're in distress." 😂😂

[@MrsBrit1]

You missed the greatest opportunity to tell your dog, "GET YOUR FILTHY PAWS OFF MY SILKY DRAWERS!" 😂😂 What a great project!

[@seanaepley3180]

Rizzo is my favorite!

[@elaniel3273]

Carrie Fisher would be so proud! Wonderful as always!!! Also u look super pretty in olive green!

[@traceypeach1896]

Nailed the Carrie Fisher look down to the eyeliner. Fab!

[@rachelmaksy]

Heehee thank you so much!

[@kitneyspears]

you look spookily like carrie with the makeup on, holy shite. great video rachel!

[@elisabethhogman7760]

These videos are so entertaining! I’d love a Katniss Everdeen but vintage. I think you could do something really beautiful with her “armor”.

[@odile8701]

Or the dress on fire!

[@daisanders82]

I really do think you should do a Winny Sanderson "But Make It Vintage".

[@rachelmaksy]

Ooooo!

[@hannaholson4999]

That is a wickedly fantastic idea!!!

[@monicasantiago7845]

Yes! I think a 60s beehive would be amazing for Winnifred’s hair.

[@libbyann78]

Except it would modernized for her! Love me some Winnie!

[@alorariddell4822]

All I can say is wow Rachel. Love watching you bravely sew things I don’t think is ever attempt while keeping up fantastic comedic relief😂 Maybe you could do a “but make it vintage” for Hermione or Luna Lovegood?🤔

[@Alex-wl9xw]

Captain Janeway, but make it vintage ❤ (I love Star Trek, I can't help myself, cpt Janeway is so cool)

[@MoonChylde0622]

Omg YES!!

[@ibosquez5238]

Wow! I love that idea. It certainly gets my vote!

[@juliejay5436]

She is a badass!

[@4492]

Oooooh!! Yes please!!

[@LostSleepFoundSheep]

YEEEESSSSS!!!

[@lulumoon9]

What a great vintage interpretation of Princess Leia! The Jane Eyre hair is perfect. You nailed Carrie's mouth! Frodo is the funniest commentator ever!

[@TheDeerhunter316]

Sweetie even Bernadette Banner says there's no such thing as true historical accuracy as we have wifi and Google public library Joanns most Important electric light and Ac (sorry for calling you sweetie I'm a Texas born Oklahoma girl sweet tea is my blood its force of habit I mean nothing horrible about it) I wish you all the best in your sewing venture 💙💙

[@altarwall]

Cerebro.crash I love that we all now quote Bernadette as the gospel truth for historical accuracy and recreation. She deserves the accolade though!

[@TheDeerhunter316]

I feel like Cathy Hay and all of the ones that are really deep this is their degree/ line of work (dress historians) would agree though. That while you can study all the stitching techniques and the preservation and the style. You're never going to be sitting there by candle light with salt cured ham and such because your ice box is a cellar and your house is a one maybe 2 room thing with 4 people in it you have to boil water to bathe. I'm studying to be an art history major double majoring in museum studies and at one point I wanted to do Dress history. Its only now seeing Bernadettes videos that I realize how big it is. But I found something I loved in art history and museum studies interning in the collections department if I could work there even in a small sense not a curatorial sense I'd be so happy

[@Enialem]

@@TheDeerhunter316 wow it's what I want to do too ! But it's not exactly the same course of study because I'm French

[@CathyHay]

Cerebro.crash I love the way Noelle (@costuming_drama) puts it - “historically adequate” is what we should aim for 😆

[@TheRealKissyRee]

@@CathyHay Oh my gosh! Cathy, you're amazing!

[@DiamondDahl]

No lipstick permitted in the sewing room, ask me how I know 😅

[@sylviamaike6866]

I'm here over a year later and perhaps you'll never see this but... Wow. This is a 10/10 Rachel Maksy video. The ambition of the project, the gung-ho spirit, the truly creative idea, the sewing journey, the transformation, the humor, the Frodo appearances, the attention to detail in the editing... I am AMAZED at the amount of hard work you put into this. 👏👏👏 Rachel, well done, and thanks for brightening my quarantine.

[@julietmosby4235]

"Youre not in the south, youre distressed" i nearly woke my sister up with that laugh. But oh my gaud the amnt of work that went into the dress 👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽

[@nicolehockeygirl]

I would love to see you do a Star Trek women's uniform.

[@UteHempel]

This might be too obvious but... Merida in her lady gown? Without the tears, although... for extra credit... ;)

[@ibosquez5238]

I love that idea! I would love to see that!

[@Joyyy1122]

See I’ve been wanting to make her original riding dress because that’s like my favorite Disney Princess dress ever

[@deborahwatkins1493]

I have been soooo impressed with the progress you have made in your sewing. In earlier videos, I wished you had someone to help you--yes, I'm old enough to be your grandmother--but, you are really doing very well. This was a very involved pattern!!! And you did it, girl!!! :-)

[@Lis_Kid]

Rachel: *talking about plans* Autofocus: BRÖTHER

[@seanmcgcostumes]

It's absolutely insane how well this one works! My love for 1840's fashions and Jane Eyre makes this automatically my favorite in this series.

[@rachelmaksy]

Heehee thank you my love!!

[@treeflamingo]

I'm sitting here watching Sewing and Crafts KZbin, thinking maybe I should try my hand at sewing, maybe start with a simple nightshirt or something...and here's Rachel saying "I'm a newbie, let's make a historical ballgown." Truly an inspiration.

[@River2500]

Your sewing is getting really good so quickly! That's how I costume as well - jump right in and learn the techniques needed for the project if I don't already know them. You should come to Costume College in LA next July! It's a whole 3 day convention of costuming, cosplay, making foam armour, and everything! I think you'd love it! And you get to wear all your stuff too!

[@sweater_ghost]

Crazy good!!! Also I'm always so impressed at how much you change your face just by shaping your nose and eyebrows. No matter how much I love the styles though, my favorite parts of your videos might be the Frodo edits. Here's a vote for a Frodo compilation video!

[@flyawaybirdie-vr5yx]

HOLY MOLY GUACAMOLE! amazing and you captured her looks and style sooo well I'm really impressed. Never even thought of a Jane Eyre styles Leia. ♥️♥️♥️♥️

[@TKTS1409]

Éowyn/Arwen/Galadriel But make it Vintage: 1920's :3

[@rachelmaksy]

Ooooo😍

[@Whoa-Dizzy]

"Oh Rachel, you sweet, sweet de-shelled hermit crab." Literally spit out the water I was drinking. XD

[@BuffytheRealSlayer]

I saved watching this because I just knew it would be epic. Two seconds in and we have Frodo in a bandolier. Mike drop already. 🎤 How you do not rule KZbin with your talent and vision is beyond me. But continue making videos, Rachel. You are our only hope. 😉

[@music4mushu]

i consider myself a pretty decent sewer, but i don’t think even i would attempt a dress so ambitious. props to you, rachel! it looks beautiful.

[@carrianneo.6740]

This is impressive! I think you did a really great job. I would love to see you recreate Rachael from Blade Runner. I think that she would be a perfect character for this series.

[@chaseroush6503]

This is... just incredible. I would have loved to see you doing some of her lines (including the ones with the "floating" British accent), especially if you'd looked at your furbaby and said, "Will someone get this walking carpet out of my way?" Your pupper is adorable, BTW.

[@AviDragonLady]

That googly eye hack is BRILLIANT! So is the makeup, the dress... all of it!

[@ashbuttonz]

One minute ago?? Last time i was this early jaclyn hill still had a career in makeup

[@luckysweetheartvintage476]

TheaterDoge13 Lol hehehehe

[@AnnieDHarpie]

😂😂😂😂

[@isaquintanilla3395]

Well damn .... 😬😂

[@vickinoeske1711]

😁😂😃

[@BuffytheRealSlayer]

🔥🔥🔥

[@lucysvintagecompendium6439]

This is the first time your skills have left me *speechless*. I'm so impressed as both a sewist and vintage/history/literature fan. You're an inspiration 👏👏👏

[@rachelmaksy]

Ahh thank you bb 😭❤️

[@syum.]

Seamstress :)

[@lucysvintagecompendium6439]

@@syum. Hehe! I stand corrected! 😃

[@spookycomrade8517]

Hearing the words “I should go out and socialize” is a scary experience nowadays

[@melooza1]

So I know this is late but I have a tip for sizing: On the pattern pieces there should be a "finished garment measurement". Those tend to be bigger than the size guides. I use this trick all the time to get the fit I'm going for.

[@KKIcons]

Thanks, going through this problem atm.

[@mosswhimsy]

I am constantly amazed at your bravery! I've been sewing for yeeeeeeaaaaaaaars and I would never attempt a pattern like this. You look fantastic lovely lady!

[@Claudiatulp]

I love it so much! I think a Daniëlle Barbarac from ever after in a 1930 style would look beautifull.

[@libbyann78]

Love her !!!

[@hayleyvandeberg2426]

Oh that would be lovely!

[@benjalucian1515]

Beautiful detailing on the dress. Well done. But before you picked up the laser blaster, you looked like a Young Victoria in her tradition starting wedding dress.

[@sparkybish]

I am always impressed by your ability to fight past that scary sewing moment, adapt, and move on. The more you sew, the better you get. Any failure is just a learning process, anything hard is just new.

[@boulderdamcottage4926]

wow Rachel, what a GREAT job! I love it! you look just like her! and that dress, beautiful job!!! love that paw print!

[@SuperPooped]

Dude it’s AMAZING!!! I’ve been sewing for years and I’d be so nervous to do something that involved but you smashed it out of the park!

[@MinasMagic]

Sweet mother of pearl, you totally contorted your face into Carrie's with make-up!!! Stunningly uncanny transformation! Fantastic effort! You killed it!

[@StellaMariaGiulia]

Dude!!! The force AND the schwartz is strong with you! I'm new to sewing as well, I understand the struggle. The project was ambitious but it turned out so good!

[@TheRealKissyRee]

COMB THE DESERT!

[@thecraftybookworm1596]

NAILED IT! you look so much like Carrie. Absolutely beautiful 😍

[@mikahj8591]

The patterns at joanns allllllways confused me! If I could read them I would make my whole wardrobe and dresses like this!! 😄

[@jodammerungii6134]

It just takes practice, and maybe a reference book.

[@klcampy]

It always amazes me what you can do with makeup. Thank you!

[@hattierensberry2526]

Recently listened to a podcast about historical sewing, and the women discussing the sewing emphasized the importance of passion and love of the project! Regardless of skill level, materials, pattern, or helpers(particularly muddy-pawed helpers). This series is one of my absolute favorite from anyone ever, and is SO inspiring creatively!

[@jonquixote7691]

That vignette with Frodo? "Butt Naked Vintage?" I'm dyin', here! XD

[@rachelmaksy]

Heehhehee😊😊😊

[@jadecandi]

Love love love this! You looked so much like Carrie in the over the shoulder pose 😍

[@rachelmaksy]

Heehee thank you!!

[@elizabethhodson696]

Outtakes Rachel: This is gonna take me... Me: 84 years! Outtakes Rachel: 27 years Me: *Surprised pikachu face*

[@GailWinstanley]

You're brave, Butterick patterns are my Kryptonite. I love how Frodo "helps" you. It's so nice to know that I'm not the only one that sews with assistance. It's awesome that you're teaching yourself, that's the best way to learn.

[@therealbunnymix]

I suggest looking the pattern up on youtube because on occasion you do find someone who reviewed it or even does step by step sewing. I'm new to sewing with a pattern and I've just been mostly winging it because most patterns don't come in my size. You poor innocent basket of kittens and puppies. lol. HOLY CRAP YOU LOOK LIKE CARRIE! 1920's Captain Marvel.

[@momox001]

That makeup is top notch! You look just like her!

[@AlexisWHATONEARTH]

she had me DYING at the "who is this mysterious stranger" part.

[@debbieomi]

Your ability to transform yourself to such a close resemblance to someone else never ceases to amaze me!

[@saraduty8972]

"You're not in the South, you're distressed!" Ha! Love it! I used to belong to a historical reenactment group and I've made several gowns. They are not easy! I'm very impressed that you took on a project so advanced as a novice seamstress. Love your channel :)

[@Samantha_Jarrett96]

"Oh you sweet, newborn sunflower seed." 😂

[@dramadork884]

I would love a but make it vintage with a Star Trek character!!!

[@ibosquez5238]

Captain Janeway!

[@jefferybrinagh8799]

my favorite part of this one is the one about the cording when she's pulling and pulling and says uh uh , im with her , skip that , thats not happening moving on. well i call that redesigning when i do it . and you're seeing a reply from a guy who does tube and circle gowns thats it 2 seams lol so i can totally relate to her .. i do just that nope , thats not happening , and this aint happening lol oh but i did learn to make a caftan , lol no really i did and im proud of myself . And thats what i love about Rachel she knows her limits and she will try it but she knows its not gonna be perfect . but at the end hers look so good .