I GOT PAID to Make This Magical Dress... But Only Had 2 Months?!

[@SuperNovaSirius]

Protip from a seamstress that also makes bellydance costumes: if you sew through sequence, install a thick leather needle. Only broke two of those on six full costumes. ;)

[@ohlawdhecomin305]

She didn't break her needles on sequins, she broke them on beeds. No hate, just sayin :)

[@SuperNovaSirius]

@ohlawdhecomin305 Yeah? Never said she did. Standard needles do break on sequence too. She even mentions that herself too, so I don't see the point of your response.

[@ohlawdhecomin305]

@@SuperNovaSirius Ah, you're right, sorry I misread your comment. Thanks for the tip though, I'll definitely keep it in my backpocket :)

[@complainer406]

​@@ohlawdhecomin3058:39 she warns that sewing through sequins will break your needle

[@beckymurphy4714]

@@SuperNovaSirius Sequins are the shiny discs. Sequence is an order of things.

[@LucyGooseyVault33]

Girl please stop saying you were being lazy. Nothing you did was you belong lazy. We all know this took hours and hours and lots of planning and work. I couldn’t sew with a sewing machine to save my life. This is so stunningly beautiful you did amazing work!

[@Specters0rd]

RIGHT!? It serves its purpose!

[@petradegroot3578]

Agree

[@bdluejay]

im so pavlov dogged into crying at the outro music that i cry even when nothing tear jerking happens at all

[@tiannagraham5210]

lol same there was one video where she mentions that song in a performance or something and since then i just tear up every time 🥲

[@jordanarnall]

you can also use a hammer on those glass beads in the seam allowance and just crunch through them so you can sew. that way you arent trimming threads and risking losing a whole strand of sequins or beads if something comes loose

[@ghostsprobably]

would this not just get tiny virtually invisible glass shards everywhere

[@emilyrln]

@@ghostsprobablyif you put the fabric with the beads facing down (or cover them), the shards will be contained. Then I'd suggest vacuuming it or carefully shaking it outside to get rid of the glass.

[@songindarkness]

@@ghostsprobably Yeah that’s what I feel. I would be freaked out. I don’t think I could ever take the risk of smashing up glass like that. I’d probably end up stepping on glass shards or getting them in my food or something. 😅

[@indiecrowarts]

Genuinely consider this for your next convention because that dress is stunning, you can always redo the pauldrons- but that dress is absolutely magnificent Also you’re not lazy, this takes hours of hard work- give yourself a little more credit, you’re doing the best you can with the time you have ❤

[@dupre7416]

I’m a carpenter/woodworker guy but I love watching someone make and follow a plan. That was impressive work. I was actually thinking about some coated stiff wire would make ok boning. I’m sure this is the first time I’ve thought about boning since home economics class. I credit home economics with my success as a modern old man. I’m sad that the class isn’t offered as much as it was in the 80s.

[@jessical4866]

I don’t play Shining Nikki, but I do play its predecessor, Love Nikki. And after seeing [Star Sea] made into a real outfit, I really wanted to see more suits as real clothes. So hearing my favorite cosplayer got paid to make a suit just made my heart burst with joy.

[@Hysteria_Costumes]

Hey, I'm exactly the same 😃 Playing Love Nikki for years now but not Shining Nikki, I also saw the Star Sea dress and at one point it's me that I want to try and make one or two outfits from the game😊

[@katzedoll4499]

Same here! Star Sea is iconic to Love Nikki, but I'd love to see others like Grice or the seasonal event outfits

[@lunarann6912]

Actually fun fact: the backstory of Star Sea is finally explained in Shining Nikki!

[@stitchgor3]

The amount of love nikki accounts younger me gave up bcus I didn’t know how to keep an account😭💔

[@taeko3508]

Same , Love Nikki was super fun

[@mandula4556]

i'm a shining nikki player and i wasn't familiar with your channel before, but i am SO GLAD this "collab" brought me here. your vibes are super fun and your work is incredible. subscribed without a second thought!!!

[@mostlyghostey]

We love having new friends join the channel! Welcome I hope you have a great time here! Sarah is so entertaining and sweet!

[@avocatto1877]

Ahhh im a Nikki player too!!!!

[@zuzzzied]

Man this is a really beautiful cosplay, pulling off anything detailed in a short time is a skill

[@mayoitism_]

IM LOSING MY MIND OVER THE PYRO PLUSH IN THE BACK, IVE REWATCHED this video so manyyy times but only now noticed it omg 😭💖

[@ushere5791]

i've seen angela clayton use a tiny hammer to carefully smash any glass beads in her seam allowances (and i think her industrial machine sews through sequins). so if you want a fast way to do it, even though you'll have to wear glasses (safety first!) and clean up a bunch of bead bits, the tiny-hammer approach may be for you.

[@sleepy_cloud2501]

I’ve never played shining Nikki but I’ve been a love Nikki player for years and it’s so rare to see cosplays from this franchise! I think you did a wonderful job with this collaboration ❤

[@Myeko2190]

I am a huge fan of Shining Nikki!!! Been playing for two whole years!!! I'm so glad other people are discovering and appreciating the game!!! And I think you should totally try Vulture's "Decadent Night" design! It's pretty intricate but Vulture is my all-time favorite designer so I would love to see it!!! You did such a good job on this, it looks amazing and when I saw your channel on the Shining Nikki channel I immediately came here and subscribed!!

[@ihatemylifealot]

not to break your dreams but she only did this because they sponsored her.

[@yoghertpak]

You can smack the glass beads with a hamer. So you keep the thread that holds other beads intact. And less time consuming. You look amazing

[@watson483]

Was coming here to say that lol. Or crush them with small pliers.

[@Atlasintokyo]

That's rly smart but I'd for sure do something wrong somehow😭

[@songindarkness]

I don’t think I could ever take the risk of smashing up glass like that. I’d probably end up stepping on glass shards on something. 😅

[@sadmac356]

I think I'd probably put a tarp or something down under the fabric for that

[@aphyngodiva2551]

I've played Shining Nikki in the past and know how insane the UR suits are, it is truly insane that you pulled this off in only 2 months!

[@ruriva4931]

I cri I had recovered from my shining Nikki addiction but this video pulled me back into it after being sober for 5 months.

[@niabiii]

I love shining nikki and haven’t played it for the last few years because of time, but as soon as you showed the dress i was like “IS THAT SHINING NIKKI??” You did so good!!! It’s awesome to see a model dress come to life and I’m sure the devs for the game loved to see their creation irl as well ❤❤

[@AmaiSimply-go3ob]

Immediately knew from the thumbnail that this was a dress from Shining Nikki! Gorgeous 🦄

[@Sdoesstuff]

OMG GIRL I HAVENT WATCHED FULLY BUT I KNOW YOU ATE

[@TinniestBore]

You ate!!! You look so amazing!! Also sorry you were going through something - I hope things are getting better and you're feeling better!

[@OhColorMeAmazing]

Not Sarah calling me out when I definitely used that sew through boning on a strapless dress (Dawn from pokemon)... :') My saving grace is I have A cups and the pattern was drafted excellently by Indigo Jinjo patterns but YEAH I was definitely playing with fire there unknowingly lol

[@vcdette]

came here from the shining nikki livestream & absolutely adored watching this and excited to see more of your videos!! ❤

[@lucyt.8389]

Beautiful! It reminds me of Elsa's dress at the end of Frozen 2!

[@maskedfoxx7173]

Since you had no idea what you would recommend the featherweight boning for, I use it for mock ups! The fact that you can sew over them directly rocks, cuz y'all won't ever catch me putting in more effort than is absolutely essential for a mockup, and it's easy to work with. I also recently made a hoop skirt with featherweight boning and so far it works perfectly. It has so much give so your skirts can still easily collapse when you need them to but there's enough structure to hold up some weight. Not a crazy amount of weight, mind you, but it works perfectly well with the cosplay I'm using it for.

[@questionstar]

I've been using it for structure for things like tall DRAMATIC cape collars, hoop boning but for puffy sleeves not skirts, boning for ridiculously high-waisted pants... honestly I really agree there's a lot you can do with it lol I even read about a crafter who used it next to the zippers of tall boots to make them easier to zip up as well as helping them stand up, like the thigh high but very loose at the top piratey fantasy boots and I'm totally going to try that too xD

[@maskedfoxx7173]

@@questionstar All AMAZING ideas ooh I especially love the boots one!

[@sunshinesmiles5386]

Featherweight boning is GREAT for dresses with sleeves or straps. It helps smooth out any unflattering folds or bunching without being so structured as so to make the sleeves look weird. I've never needed it for this, but I've also heard that putting it in the side seam of a pencil skirt can be useful to keep it from riding up, if you have that issue.

[@fardareismai4495]

Ooh this'll be great to watch while cutting fabric

[@emilytwigg4116]

I have been playing for 3 years, I’m so happy that you got sponsored!!! You’re one of my favorite KZbinrs, and Shining Nikki is one of my favorite games!!! I love the dress, and I watched the video that they showed on the live stream. I was watching it and saw you talking about making the dress and I was like 😧😆

[@avocatto1877]

Its a fun game!! This suit is a purple UR set. Which means its like super special. But also near impossible to get unless you pay for diamonds. But the story for this event is so so good

[@Molly-Pop]

Angel of cosplay! 😇 Trying to alter a strapless dress during con crunch and this is EXACTLY what I needed 😭😭

[@emilyrln]

So shine! Much sparkle! Wow!

[@yuki.mi.]

The moment i saw the thumbnail i IMMEDIATELY recognized it!!! I love shining nikki!!!! AND I ALSO LOVE SARAH!!!!!

[@xTsunamiix]

This is so cool. As someone who has absolutely positively NO KNOWLEDGE of sewing, fabrics and not a very good fashion sense. But I am interested in like every hobby ever, so this is VERY cool to watch, cause you always make really pretty dresses. Maybe I’ll branch out to other cosplay fashion creators, but for now I’m sticking with u

[@leilasmila]

Unfortunately I'm in the UK, otherwise I would totally offer my horses for photos!

[@happybat1977]

I know the point of featherlight boning! You can use it to make spiky bony structures like the fins of a dead fish, which you plan to wear for the neck of your sea-witch costume

[@kanjifaith6619]

I used to play Nikki when I had time to play with apps on my phone, it was awesome seeing you make something from it. Also, I love the color of your hair!

[@NikkiDoesStufff]

Wow. I am shining.

[@MyLaland]

Girl, I don’t even sew and I will watch every single one of your videos the whole thing through completely interested

[@reganrose04]

The structure layer plus sheer skirt is so cute by itself

[@Aquarionus1350]

OMG YESSS Hoping you do more Shining Nikki Cosplays!!

[@chosenuwu]

you did so well! its STUNNING

[@linnmaou2405]

I've played Love Nikki for YEARS and this is SO COOL!

[@finchiezwrld..]

ive been watching these videos for about two years and its so cool to see you improve!!

[@JoJo-fan-right-here]

I’m pretty sure shining nikki is related or made by the same company as Love Nikki it’s a dress up game/visual novel type thing and I used to play it when I was little 😭

[@shibbycos]

It is!! Shinning Nikki is a sequel to Love Nikki! Honestly prefer Love Nikki over Shinning Niki but a lot of the designs get updates in shinning

[@liqznaa]

same haha

[@thefandomchronicles7113]

I remember playing love Nikki as a child and I used to be obsessed with it, which now that I’m saying this now, I realize that a lot of the games I played when I was young all had to do with dress up or designing something.

[@GERARDWAYFR]

YEAH!

[@ShugoAWay]

Yeah all the Nikki are connected

[@Blitzkrieg_Wolf]

8:00 Holy cow, I'd never expect a costume making channel to give me PTSD flashbacks on how to apply textures to models in Blender... but here I am, I guess. The fact you have to line up the pieces of the dress with the sequence direction in order for the dress to look right with the orientation of the patterns all the way around is so similar to trying to line up UVs in Blender to match the model your texturing... sorry for the Blender nerd dump. =P

[@nonemi]

I _gotta_ know where that sequin fabric came from. It's GORGEOUS.

[@Rowan_d]

I love this so much. I love the designs in Shining Nikki and Love Nikki so much. I've always loved seeing people bring them to life and i want to do that so much too wirh so many of the designs.

[@ako8357]

Cosplay looks awesome! Hope whatever was making you sad has passed (or at least got a little easier)

[@SamUndomiel]

I played Love Nikki for years (and spent so much money), this is AMAZING, i am shaken

[@ushere5791]

i love the finished costume!! gorgeous!

[@jenny-fishy7]

came here from the shining nikki livestream and fully enjoyed watching your whole video! it turned out super beautiful and I'm so impressed by your work keep it up!

[@kamitakusansims]

I love this game but I love how you made it. Thank you so much for doing this. You really helped proving that making this or any other of the other ones possible! 1:48

[@lesleyharris525]

Wow, what a fantastic dress, sorry but there is no way you made that and can say you are lazy. I've made simple cosplay for my daughter and that took me days to make, your level of difficulty is amazing. You are amazing ❤

[@PowerSpirit50]

Man, I love Love Nikki outfits.

[@fawntheresa5338]

Forgive me if this is already in these comments but spiral steel boning is really easy to cut! You snip each of the cords of spiral steel separately and then wrap the tips in that white plumbing tape. Suuuuper easy.

[@nadiak7063]

Wow that’s such a cute dress!! Some parts don’t really match up to the actual in game, (namely the choker isn’t nearly as detailed). But you only had two months so I think you did a amazing job!

[@xClownPuppyx]

Girl stop being so hard on yourself!! You did incredible!!

[@seraphseye]

OMG You genuinely had me SQUEALING when I saw this!! Im a massive fan of you AND shining nikki, and You actually got me into trying to make some of the dresses I love from the game! I am SO in love with this thank you!!!!! This was a dream!!!

[@floridflesh]

I absolutely love this, your work is always amazing Sarah!! Also the way this game has had me in a chokehold for the past two years is insane lol

[@jaydenking7408]

AHH THAT HAIR TRANSITION WAS EVERYTHING ❤❤❤

[@kindalegendary-mh4wk]

so cool!!! love the dress up game outfits and hope you can make a crazy costume like this again!

[@PumpkinQueen]

I love shining nikki! Can't wait for the new game! The cosplay turned out beautifully!

[@littleaudity]

such a fun showcase of so many aspects of cosplay! I love how the design came out

[@dangoo._.docosplay]

OMG YOU LOOK STUNNING IM IN AWE SO PRETTY

[@Faneliacosplay]

This came out so beautiful and sparkly!!! You did an amazing job!!🤩✨💕✨💕

[@claire-sy7zj]

You did an amazing job!! I was so happy to see you in the live stream

[@_.Xxpinks_spin3lxX._]

WOAH IT LOOKS SO GOOD!! it reminds me of white diamond from Steven universe in a way! But I love the designs and the glitter!!!!! YOU DID SO GOOD!!!

[@Kaill333]

I swear if I don’t ever get to see u cosplay Furina I’m going after u and make sure every single pull of a 5 star in genshin is qiqi worth every vid I watch a qiqi shrine will be around my computer

[@Starlight-Wolf]

The dress design already looks so pretty I know this gonna be gorgeous

[@BowsettesFury]

Wow so pretty 😮

[@arinakrokhina8346]

I could never imagine that Sarah will do a dress from my fav game

[@itsdinonuggies]

ngl i geeked tf out for the sarah spaceman x shining nikki collab, that games my guilty pleasure

[@demonninetaledfox]

i remember using sequin fabric for my mermaid costume for the ren faire once..... i did not cut all the sequins out of the seam allowance. i was very lazy. if the needle broke then the needle broke and that was my cross to bear

[@the_most_feral_rat]

Her hair is so beautiful!

[@alexa.127]

I was trying to get that suit earlier lol, you did such a good job!

[@JezdamayelCaster]

I play Love Nikki because shining Nikki is too many gigs LOL I love the outfits and I love how the game is played. You did an amazing job

[@stillnotstill]

The gigs 😭

[@Spikie_Thorn]

Slaying with the tights song (and everything else it’s beautiful omg)

[@jimahalangel]

If you're sewing through a material that you think you might break a needle on, WEAR PROTECTIVE EYE WEAR!!! Nobody wants pointy metal shrapnel in their eyes. Glasses are fine if you already wear them, or you can get those clear construction safety glasses from the hardware store 👍

[@stillnotstill]

Oh god New fear unlocked And I don't even sew 😅

[@ayayalgueewe9361]

It's sooo sparkly! 9:28 and I love the color work it was very fun haha

[@wingdingdoes6687]

My dream one day is to design a character SO cool, talented crafters like you will want to make it as a cosplay

[@lysander9814]

hope you're doing well and that the eva foam brought the nostalgia comfort you needed at the time

[@EverGardens]

That dress is GORGEOUS im in love with the sequin fabric Too bad you couldn't get a horse 😆

[@elliotk4375]

Just thought you should know, I made a corseted dress with only the knowledge that I've gotten from you. (I also did it in a week --> true speed run fashion)

[@ItsBrittanyBirch]

The nikki games!! I'm personally on Love Nikki, and I pray that you never have to make one of the more detailed suits TvT - Or at least you should be paid couture salaries on it! Still would love to see you attempt to make suits like Eerie Nightmare. If one could do it it's you! I'm sure you'd really enjoy some of the designs

[@taylornixon2912]

I love Shining Nikki and Love Nikki too! It’s so cool that you got sponsored by them, they picked a great cosplayer to make such an intricate design.

[@samsamsoup]

UR NEW HAIR COLORRRR OH MY GOOODDDD ITS SO PRETTTYYYY SWIDISIIF

[@justabooberv4298]

I played love nikki so much when i was younger, i might just go back and play shining nikki now, it looks so cool and i see the designs are still really pretty

[@stedydubdetroit]

Wow. Great branded content idea👏🏽

[@mapledemyn]

i love your videos so much. they are so relaxing to watch and inspiring. also love your hair! sooo cute~

[@grimla7883]

this dress is gorgeous !! i started playing shining nikki at launch after playing love nikki for a while beforehand... but i couldn't play it for a good few months until recently due to storage limitations (my phone has like no storage and the system only demands more and more of it as time goes on) but i got it running on my computer and ohhh dear i do NOT have the gems for all these gorgeous suits 😭

[@Glb10178]

You should go to Anime Fiesta In McAllen, TX

[@catherinepetersen3789]

Such a beautiful dress deserves at least an hour long video! I could watch your content all day! There's a few videos I've watched at least, if not more than twice 😂

[@cyangeleek402]

Id LOVE to get a link or name of your grommef press. I want a heavy duty one without needing to bolt it to a table

[@sherbetron]

This came out after I had been bingeing your videos haha, I feel blessed I play Love Nikki and I recognised this as a Nikki outfit right away, it came out gorgeous!

[@stormrain6937]

Lol got brought here by the Shining Nikki livestream, because KZbin apparently decided not to inform me you uploaded a new video despite being subscribed. You did such a great job with making this. Nikki dresses are such a pain to make as someone whose made one, in the process of making an Infinity Nikki one, had have fabric nearly ready for a 3rd😅

[@thatonejellifish1563]

your editing has really been top tier lately!

[@shibbycos]

As a Nikki fan, you killed it Sarah!!! Their outfits are so intricate and to see them come to life is amazing!!!

[@erinhart5555]

I love the sock god hockey pokey but I will say not anticipating that and having just had abdominal surgery the laughing was very painful but I loved it none the less 🤣🤣🤣🤣

[@zuzzzied]

I live for the cosplay making videos!!

[@foryouphilanything]

amazing work again!!! also i love the new hair

[@littlemisstangent1041]

Omg this reminds me of the last unicorn this is so pretty!!!!