Making a 'Secret Garden-Inspired' Dress!

[@rachelmaksy]

Hi!! It has been brought to my attention that using the word "banger" to describe "Zombie" by The Cranberries was a VERY BAD choice of words (considering the political weight and backstory of that song), so I want to apologize for that and have removed it from the video. I will definitely do more research into the references I choose going forward, I never want anyone to feel upset with the wording I choose, but please believe it's usually just a foresight on my end and never on purpose

[@thereal_queenk]

Due to the removal of this clip, the subtitles are now also off as the subtitles for that section are still in the video. I dont know the work it takes to sub but I hope it's easily fixed

[@brigidscaldron]

Have you seen the Bad Wolf remake of the song? It is now a memorial to the singer who died suddenly last year.

[@autumnroberts3086]

Why be so damn afraid of it. Good lord thank god we aren’t depending on the current generation to defend a nation against a invading fire. They’d be too busy being offended at being attacked to actually save the world 😳 I fear for this country and I sissified , tender over emotional youth. Good god get over yourselves and live your life

[@tylyngonaeatchu]

@@autumnroberts3086 oh no! God forbid someone cares that they might have hurt someone else's feelings.

[@patriciatimoteo1667]

@@autumnroberts3086 God forbid we try to care about others, but go on I guess, you who has emotions of steel, enough that you come in there to complain about something that absolutely does not concern you.

[@notyourlioness1625]

Okay but you in the green dress in front of the open shelving made you look like a florist in a small town who bakes her own bread and has a million pets and builds her own shelves and 80% of the town regardless of gender are in love with you

[@traumatisedcactus8855]

Time stamp?

[@notyourlioness1625]

@@traumatisedcactus8855 Starting at 5:37

[@GoddesSilverRose]

I see it but she is just such a nice person and showing her flaws to us. I feel like I know her and hope to meet and hang out with her someday.

[@VikingVet]

also not afraid to sell you poison for that cheating husband. Practical Magic vibes

[@Jokerkles]

Yup, she looks like the Girl Next Door from a 1950s movie lol

[@nicolevanderwinden8192]

Can we just appreciate the HUGE AMOUNT of effort Rachel puts into editing her videos, unmatched

[@rachelmaksy]

You are too kind ,thank yoooouu 🙈🙈🙈

[@mastersadvocate]

I think Rachel is a heroine for editing her videos! I've tried doing it, and ended up a quivering sobbing mess! Rachel is amazing!!! ~Janet in Canada

[@ahhh4117]

@@rachelmaksy ma'am i love u like a content creator and that's all i can offer in exchange of ur effort :,0

[@cleoharper1842]

I was thinking about that! Now that she's freeing up a bit of her time as she said in a previous video, it's really showing in her work. The dress in this video was just simply stunning! She seemed somewhat more relaxed and it showed in the details, i.e. the little hint of lace under the layers of tulle. It was just so subtle and gorgeous. And all that hand-stitching made it a masterpiece.

[@DonnaMakesArt]

Amen haha

[@yasmineabdullahi3394]

"But we're cousins!🥺" "I don't care😏" Rachel: ✨uncomfy noises✨

[@Ohnoitsruthio]

Royalty and landed gentry of Britain are all about that “kissing cousins” life.

[@chlorophyllheart]

That part of the movie just accumulated to the sadness that was the boys life. So deviod of love and affection that of course the only female who pays attention to him with care he wants to marry.

[@saara6414]

THAT DOESN'T EVEN HAPPEN IN THE BOON WHAT INSPIRED THEM TO PUT IT IN THE MOVIE AAAAARRRGGHHHHHH

[@LoveKonkon]

@@saara6414 personal happenings 😂?

[@ladyghirahim5418]

@@chlorophyllheart girl or woman, not female

[@joelaine428]

I think the reason you feel obligated to apologize so dramatically to pets is because you feel like they won't understand "sorry." You have to show them that you love them sooo much and you didn't mean to hurt them.

[@rachelmaksy]

so true!!!

[@jadekaanik2107]

And they don't know if you did it on purpose or not :(

[@linnadhiel2760]

Apparently they probably are aware that we're sorry- making a yelping sound is how puppies teach their siblings bite control etc. The puppy biting will supposedly make a fuss of the other puppy in apology akin to our wailings of sorry. :)))

[@PowerSpirit50]

I try to make my voice soft and try to explain to my birbs that it was not my intention. Though they just roost so I don't think they're listening.

[@ronnievinsmoke]

@@linnadhiel2760 I feel like my cats understand it too :) Like if I accidentally step on or bump into my one cat in particular, she like starts running away until I say sorry!! and then she'll trot back lol

[@rachelz8591]

Just by the thumbnail, this dress makes me want to run through fields, into a forest, then into old castle ruins all while carrying antique books, and just spend the day reading and admiring nature as the sunlight streams through the old windows of the castle.

[@apersonlol9120]

✨yes✨

[@cassiafirewill3129]

If wonderful clothes are involved I am in!! ... Actually I am in anyway.

[@rachelmaksy]

YES GOOD, mission accomplished hahahahaha

[@SharonLinfromTaiwan]

That sounds like pure delight!

[@anna-maymoon1001]

Fun fact: dogs recognise when you're sorry about hurting them, so yeah, the 'omg i'm so sorry here have a cuddle' and that dopey grin they give you is their 'it's okay mama i forgive you' sooooo the more you know?

[@mixxipie]

NOO THATS SO CUTEEE

[@Muffin_Master]

AWWWWWWWWW

[@rubylace9963]

do cats recognize it too??

[@kittysoftpaws3677]

​@@rubylace9963No, cats re totally different animals. They have entirely different body language.

[@hayden1351]

god your hair makes every dress like 58% more magical.

[@popovka]

Absolutely! She's the reason i consider dying my hair about every other week...

[@rachelmaksy]

Hahaha thank you!! I used some extensions for the reveal and felt like AN ELF :')

[@hayden1351]

@@rachelmaksy Oh my goodness! Where did you get those extensions? I didn't even realize, they're so nice!

[@rachelmaksy]

HALLLOOO I'm sorry no auto-captions right away, it's getting late and ya girl needs some Z's so I needed to publish! Will do proper captions first thing tomorrow OK I LOVE YOU BYE

[@christinelouize8795]

I LOVE YOU TOO AWIEEE

[@adedow1333]

I hear this. Sleep well!

[@lazy4191]

Sweet Dreams 💕

[@selfgaming1456]

Hey you know your dog knows stepping on it’s foot is an accident especially if you immediately apologize, it’s how they play and sometimes if a sibling is too rough they will yip and the sibling will immediately begin licking and cuddling to apologize. So yeah Frodo knows you didn’t mean to hurt him.

[@Belllean]

Go getcha sleep girlfriend, we can wait for you forever😘😘

[@cheezettegazette]

I challenge Rachel to make merch that says 'Resting Stitch Face' And I will wear it with pride.

[@Sincyn241]

Yup! Ssaaammmmeeeee!

[@Danka42]

Yaas!

[@PotatoFaceMakeup]

Please!

[@kayglass8016]

Yes yes yes

[@r.n.holmes5625]

YYYYYEEEEESSSSS 😊☺😍😁😄😉🤣😂😆 !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[@Tier1216]

Me: SHE IS THE EMBODIMENT OF SPRING SHE IS BEAUTY SHE IS - Rachel: I've been holding in a burp this entire time Me: SHE IS TRUTH

[@windyloweryking1826]

Sad I didn't get to hear her burping skills.

[@sboreham9999]

Literally my personality summed up right there as well! :p I'm super feminine and so not a lady at the same time!

[@PowerSpirit50]

@@sboreham9999 You are a person first and foremost 👆

[@kit4217]

@@PowerSpirit50 you may call me…… *GUNDHAM TANAKA*

[@darleneengebretsen1468]

The dress is really beautiful and looks great on you Rachel.

[@rainyhaze2053]

I sometimes get a little misty eyed, when I imagine what Rachel could do with a Hollywood budget. Look how fricking gorgeous this already is! 🥺

[@rachelmaksy]

you are so sweet 😭😭😭😭

[@steveofthewoods3119]

If Rachel can make an AMAZING dress while being a confused floor troll, I can make an AMAZING quilt while being a confused floor troll! Thank you for being the best inspiration and motivation I've had in years.

[@huntersfavbandana]

I don’t know the ✨magic✨ behind it, but florals just hit different, man. You wear a floral embroidery once, and then just want to shove petals into everything. Every. Thing.

[@liv97497]

As someone who's made a few bustier tops, the problem wasn't you, Rachel, it was the pattern - bustier tops need to be really fitted under the bust in order for the cups to work, in a way that normal dress bodices aren't, because they're meant to go from bust to waist smoothly. Still, this turned out *SO BEAUTIFUL* and the sleeves are amazing and your makeup looks gorgeous and I love the choice of fabric. Your work is always so impressive! And you made the boob cups so much easier, I can't believe I never thought of doing it that way instead of three individual pieces.

[@ambersmith2612]

I find making boobie tops straight from my own measurements so much easier than using a pattern for them

[@cleoharper1842]

If only I'd known how to make the boobie cups 20 years ago! Now unfortunately I would need to make a boobie hoist. And nobody wants to see that.

[@ambersmith2612]

@@cleoharper1842 the good thing about making clothes is you can make them more full coverage if you need to. Make them booby cups who cares if others don't like it as long as you do

[@cleoharper1842]

@@ambersmith2612

[@kadancejordan2685]

"In the small, yet thriving community of comedy sewing tutorials we call this fabric, demonetization bait" -Micarah Tewers

[@thegoom2307]

Yeah great but….. um you’re not watching mirarah tewers

[@leonardplaysmc_gamedev]

I watched that. It's okay

[@kadancejordan2685]

@@thegoom2307 yeah I know it just reminded me of Micarah

[@kit4217]

@@thegoom2307 “Miraraha Tewers” and you are right, we aren’t watching “Miraraha Tewers”

[@freegirl3786]

😂😂😂 yup, exactly. She's great😂

[@maddigrace9535]

This is the perfect dress for your teacup holster.

[@momorosario3800]

Hello. This was worth the wait. Never apologize for taking a bit longer ever again. This is worth it.

[@rachelmaksy]

Thank you so much my love!!!

[@mala3isity]

Agreed.

[@acashasha]

Adding to the supportive comments. You could totally take more time on every sewing project. It lowers your stress and I feel like it results in higher quality clothes that you are more likely to keep and not waste. I think we could deal with a filler frodo montage or something every other week.

[@maggievamp]

Ok but those title cards for the phases of the projects keep getting more and more aesthetic... the magnifying glass one was just *chefs kiss* I swear every single video gets more and more aesthetic every time it's so satisfying

[@kierstinekstrom7285]

That’s so true! I came down to the comments to make that exact observation! The title cards make me gasp they’re so pretty

[@rachelmaksy]

Thank you so much :')

[@gabriellee4151]

They're so beautiful, but I have questions about the provenance of the GIANT KEYS.

[@byrnesecraig4721]

Former Joann’s employee. I had to talk myself down from buying that freaking amazing floral sheer beauty every single day so I’m living through you here, Rachel.

[@pearlygirl88]

It’s been on my wishlist for two years. I think I’m finally going to get it.

[@lucie4185]

I think she should have made panels of it to put under the skirt top layer but then I don't know how hard it is to cut and sew. Judging from the video possibly very difficult.

[@Moodas4]

It's the stuff of my dreams

[@rhiannonthegrey17]

Everytime I walk past that fabric, I pause and also have to talk myself down!

[@Ritualmist]

None of my local stores have any! I ordered my wedding dress about 2 months ago and it has this fabric and I want some to make something matching for my fiancé

[@ginakn615]

I personally love all your 80's, 90's, and 2000's references because we're the same age and it feels like we had the same taste in almost everything while growing up lol. Ooooh, nostalgia.✨

[@laurynchristensen403]

“Resting stitch face” is my new favorite. I come for the pretty dresses, I stay for the plethora of puns. 😂

[@rachelmaksy]

Heehehee

[@cleoharper1842]

I want to put that on a pillow XD

[@oliviab4799]

Yes please make merch that says "resting stitch face!"

[@stormewolfe4565]

I died laughing

[@Sincyn241]

I want this as merch (shirt, enamel pin, canvas bags that we take with us to ”that fabric store,” or tall mug that we can also slurp from in a satisfactory way), but most of what I was finding is from the Disney movie featuring a small, grumpy, Elvis-loving, Hawaiian alien. Similar facial expression but not quite what I was looking for.

[@jessv2572]

im proud of you for not just hot gluing the flowers on

[@ellarianym]

I definitely understand the feelings you had while watching the 1993 version of The Secret Garden. If you want to give a different adaptation a try, watch the 1987 version. They got rid of the weird creepy cousin stuff in that adaptation.

[@atmreads]

'Twas a very eloquent ode to spring. 10/10

[@AgnetaOhneH]

Did anybody else hear Deanna Giulietti in their head while reding this comment or is it just me?

[@Sannalikes]

Rachel just revealed her true nature as a beautiful ethereal magical woodland elf and you cannot convince me otherwise.

[@KatBaumgarten]

Rachel coming out as a faerie

[@rachelmaksy]

Hahaha fine with me!!! 😂😂

[@christinebarone2829]

Totally agree. I just hope that she can send us (me really) some pointers on how she makes such Awesome videos. Being in my mid 40's, I now need a 5yr old to explain my phone to me (not far from the truth. The girls all have iPhone so they are of little assistance in this matter). Also Please tell me where you fabric shop! That embroidered fabric is beautiful, as are the accoutrements. Thank you for listening to random old(ish) person.

[@emmathorn6361]

you give off chaotic goblin/fairy who would steel the top slice of bread on people's sandwiches just to mess with them vibes, and i love it

[@nietezraczejnie6303]

In that way you get a Polish sandwich, Ur welcome

[@lindseyjenrette4023]

But then she would give it back because she felt bad a la a Sour Patch Kid.

[@swfotography]

I dont care what anyone says....... Rachel is the new bob ross.. no mistakes just happy accidents... that get turned into comedy gold. I dont like a lot of content creators, but when I want to learn and laugh I go straight to this channel. As a dude who is sarcastic and sews.... this is my heaven.

[@AlyInk]

You should make Hermione's dress from Goblet of Fire, but make it blue like it was in the book.

[@tylerlynnmarcotte5285]

Yes please

[@mikeym1121]

that’s a really good idea, maybe even put a vintage twist on it (I feel like the 40s would be a good look)

[@LexieLouLou]

That dress is... really ugly. I'm not sure it would look any better in blue 😅

[@MissJudyJetson]

That's a great idea! Yes Rachel what they said! Minus Lexie Lou!

[@wasabee8228]

YEEESSS 😍

[@saramcintyre5833]

I came for the sewing, I stayed for your amazing, sparkly, quirky personality! You, my Lady, are a fantabulous soul!

[@bagandbroad]

The amazing thing is anything that happens to the skirt can get fixed with MORE FLOWERS.

[@SoftLightASMR]

You majestic bastard. I was just about to go to bed and I see this masterpiece. I love this too much. How absolutely dare you.

[@miriamjohnson3962]

saaaaaammmmme!

[@SoftLightASMR]

@@miriamjohnson3962 at least I'm not alone! Impossible to resist!

[@stevezytveld6585]

I so needed this. I accidently watched some Karen videos. Faith in humanity... restored by lovely embroidery. Well done. - Cathy (&, accidently, Steve), Ottawa/Bytown

[@JYYB]

It’s is 11:11 PM and I was also about to sleep...welp this is more important haha

[@CharleneNicole]

What a comment!! 😂

[@emiakzemiak]

I just love how you are like: Bodice? The most complicated thing one can sew? Ain't gonna use an actual pattern, Ama just make my own.

[@sturmykins]

The character development of Rachel taking the time to sew on all the embroidered flowers rather than glue them on is *chef's kiss*

[@ruthie_2990]

I only have 2 things to say about this: 1) that dress is stunning😍 2) I’m sure you probably said “hobbit maiden dress” but at first I definitely heard “hobbit mating dress.” We all need one of each in our wardrobe 🤷🏼‍♀️

[@ladyrepunsel4567]

Oh gosh! Now I’m hearing that too!

[@myettechase]

hobbit mating dress butt naked vintage 🤝

[@rachelmaksy]

omg LOOOOOOLLLLL that's a whole DIFFERENT dress

[@josiegraffjewelrydesign6907]

@@rachelmaksy 😂😂😂

[@schlieffenska]

Can we talk about you matching that doll on the shelf exactly, though? Omg.

[@archionblu]

Things I desperately want from this video in ADDITION to the gorgeous dress: Cream embroidered mask, every adorable stretchy crop top worn, the green pinafore, THAT PIN CUSHION omg, "aesthetic basement"

[@rachelmaksy]

Hehehehee

[@katerrinah5442]

HELL YEAH FOR NATURE 🌱🌿 Edited to add: whenever I step on my cat's paws I stop everything and spent 15 minutes gently stroking his face and telling him I love him and I'm sorry. I think he gets underfoot deliberately now because he's figured out it's a good way to get attention when I'm doing housework

[@liv97497]

Haha saaaame I feel so guilty even though it's completely her fault🤦‍♀️

[@katerrinah5442]

@@liv97497 I know right? My cat is always underfoot and will run under my feet literally as I'm walking, and I have to fall over if I don't want to step on his entire body 🤦‍♀️

[@katerrinah5442]

@@xXJokerAtWorkXx he rules the house. I must make a tint crown for my king

[@rachelmaksy]

LOL he's just sitting, plotting his next move underneath your feet.

[@evablackburn5550]

i bet your boyfriend/husband (haven't been watching these for long so i honestly don't know) thinks your the most beautiful person when filming the reveal scene. you just look so happy! i love your videos!

[@sunnyleigh4107]

I'm generally a passive viewer but I was absolutely delighted to suddenly see a new video pop up on my feed. Rachel Maksy's videos help me decompress after a hard day working with the public.

[@sirenumscopuli9754]

Solidarity, my friend.

[@soohila4225]

Me too🤩

[@NeenjaFruitcup]

I laughed way too hard at "resting stitch face". My husband regularly informs me of how angry I get at projects. I blame my dad.

[@petrastedman669]

I think we need that on a mug (or maybe a tee) with a little stylized sewing machine.

[@cassiafirewill3129]

I definitely laugh a bit more than usual in this one. Also I sympathise with the “resting stitch face” since my concentrating face is quite blank.

[@slothKami]

I think I look angry too when I'm sewing. Inside I'm like "ouh I love the sound of the machine.. uuh it looks so good" and my face is "NO NO NO NO NOOOOOOOOOOOO!" but in French x) .

[@rachelmaksy]

Hahaha oh MAN you don't wanna hear the cursing my sewing machine has had to suffer through

[@petrastedman669]

@@rachelmaksy yes we do! I don't like seeing you upset but honestly your first But Make It Vintage with the Poison Ivy dress where you're quietly raging? Still in my top 10 faves of yours. You should make it part of the fun bits at the end of your next sewing vid. 'And now, a supercut of me verbally abusing my sewing machine during this project. Editing Rachel, was this worth the edit?' [cut to Editing Rachel giving a worthy shrug]

[@megeles]

The 93 secret garden was my favorite movie as a kid. Mary was a huge style inspiration for me, especially as the garden gets healthier and her clothes get brighter. In my head, Mary ends up with Dickon, the farmer boy, not her jerk cousin.

[@meredithtaylorammons9437]

The 1993 version is my mom's favorite movie. It was filmed at Highclere Castle which is where they filmed Downton Abbey. I went there when I was studying abroad last year. TOTAL out-of-body experience!!!

[@ashleejones1690]

It's my favorite, too. I haven't seen the new one because I'm afraid I'll be angry😅

[@meredithtaylorammons9437]

@@ashleejones1690 SAAAAAME! I’m scared... Also, loooved the musical!

[@mikakestudios5891]

I watched that one too!

[@eileenhildreth8355]

Secret Garden was my favourite book...have avoided all adaptations as don't want to spoil my book love

[@jeanetterule5420]

Never knew about Highclere. Thanks for the info !

[@jujubeans7001]

"If you're not accustomed to mess, then this is probably not the right channel for you"...looks around my disaster of a room...*sips tea* hehe

[@marelizeels6182]

Sitting in my own little hurricane bedroom, I feel you

[@lucie4185]

Life's too short to care about the mess.

[@emmadavey3892]

Lol. The struggle is real 😂

[@SugiyamaHiromin]

Me looking at the pile of clothing in the "sitting" chair. Also I never understood the need for a perfectly made bed, so mine is just in constant chaos.

[@rachelmaksy]

😇😇😇😇😇

[@sboreham9999]

Okay, I am now completely and utterly obsessed with this project and have an insane need to make some sot of flowy, magical, forest, fairy, elf, something or other dress like this for myself! Do I have anywhere to wear such a project? No, of course not, but I will happily wander through my house in it going about my daily tasks.

[@Anne_303]

*cries in the beauty of Rachel Masky spring vibes*

[@llovellycat]

Aren't we all brother?

[@rachelmaksy]

😭😭😭♥♥♥♥♥

[@loreskoulatos]

Rachel: What do May flowers bring? Also Rachel: PILGRIMS! *exasperated laugh*

[@Sunnysketchster]

Editing Rachel: And colonialism amirite folks-

[@Sincyn241]

I saw that, too. I love Editing Rachel!

[@charminsavage2512]

Frodo was giving me major Nana (Peter Pan) vibes in that little white bonnet. And I envy your ability to sew with sheer fabric, it's like sewing water...but more slippery.

[@SaraHRdz49]

Im terrified of the fact that your door opened on its own and you didn’t even question it. The power she has

[@happycommuter3523]

In old New England houses, that’s not so unusual.

[@Adventurous-Emma]

One thing I learned by living in a haunted sorority is that you can’t be too impressed by the ghost. I’d be way too busy to be scared of the door rattling, so I’d just tell the ghost that if they wanted to scare me they’d have to conjure up an apparition.

[@rokelle_2012]

If ya have pets it's really easy to just sit there and think, "Was it the dog/cat or a ghost? Meh, probably the dog/cat." then go on with your life.

[@rachelmaksy]

we say NOT TODAY to ghosties

[@mastersadvocate]

Um, I live in a haunted house, so a door opening by itself is really no biggie! ~Janet in Canada

[@karlapeach8895]

Wanted to congratulate you on what a good job you did on this dress. You don’t give yourself enough credit. It was really pretty. I love flowers and anything floral. This was beautiful Rachel, can’t wait to see what you come up with in the future. Your talent just keeps improving💚 sending you love from the UK🇬🇧

[@genevievenielsen6537]

The amount of serotonin this gave me. Literally was sitting down to cry over finals, but then I saw the notification for this video, and my whole day got better. Thank you for being your beautiful chaotic self and bringing a smile to us sad folks.

[@rachelmaksy]

sending you LOVE AND HUGS AND LUCK for your finals!!!! ✨✨✨✨

[@MirandaMilner]

Hobbit hair: check Hobbit wedding dress: check Hobbit soul: “which flowers do you want on your dress?” - “All of them at once I suppose...”

[@rachelmaksy]

CORRECT lol

[@r1234233]

There really needs to be a period fashion movement, this girl looks amazing!

[@mattymarjolet5685]

Using zip ties as corset boning? WHY IN THE FLYING FLUFF DID I NEVER THINK OF THAT?!?! I feel stupid for the money I’ve spent on actual corset boning! This dress is gorgeous! You look like an elegant forest nymph!

[@eringopie-lawson]

RIGHT!! She just saved me all the money

[@MsBroadwayforever13]

I’m so glad I’m not the only one who felt that way about the original Secret Garden movie. I remember it being like a weird fever dream.

[@CalliopeFive]

Fever dream but I still kinda like it's weirdness? Very like Gothic horror

[@hannahbellegamble2972]

I haven’t watched it since I was little, but I do remember being absolutely terrified of the part when her parents die and she’s hiding under the bed. Also there was some kind of figurine giraffe or something of the sort. So yeah, fever dream does sum it up pretty well.

[@Everythingbagel196]

Lol, it’s the closest one to the book, but yeah, it was weird, especially with the Colin wanting to marry his cousin line, I have no idea why they added that in there!

[@jennivamp5]

Maggie Smith being brilliant though 😅

[@hanananah]

The first time I watched it was on a bus trip to NYC with my parents when I was like 6. I was heartbroken I couldn't get mcnuggets at 9 am and was absolutely terrified of mummies for years after because of the museum. The movie did not improve my experience 😂.

[@breenarnianwarhorse5051]

Nooooo, dear @Rachel Maksy you MUST SEE the REAL original Secret Garden movie from 1949, with adorable little Margaret o'Brien! 🌷 That kinda awkward 1990’s version and the new have got nothin’ on the beautiful storytelling and truth of children learning to be unselfish that the old one has. ✨ Not to mention, the 1949 version is true to the intent of the book, where the others take their own direction. Give it a watch, I think you’ll appreciate it. 🙃 BUT, in other news... This dress is all things beautiful. 🥰 Wonderful work Rachel!

[@breenarnianwarhorse5051]

...Also, what was that BEAUTIFUL piece of music called that was playing during the Reveal??! 😱 I need that in my life!

[@GutterBratt]

RACHEL YOU KILLED THIS THE EDITING IN THE WHOLE VIDEO IS BEAUTIFUL, THE DRESS, BEAUTIFUL, YOU, BEAUTIFUL HOLY SHIT WOMAN

[@rachelmaksy]

Oh my gosh thank you so much sweetest 😭😭😭😭

[@lindsaynava5905]

Well, now we need one dress dedicated to summer and one dedicated to winter to complete the seasonal circle.

[@CharleneNicole]

Yes!!!

[@KM-ew3lt]

Yes! It's only logical...

[@ladyrepunsel4567]

Yes!

[@rachelmaksy]

And AUTUMN..... 🧐🧐🧐

[@lindsaynava5905]

Doesn’t the spooky dress count as autumn?

[@littlegraybunnywren]

I just wanted to say that the difference between your newest (post channel-update) videos and your older ones is... crazy, not just in quality (because I could tell you had so much more breathing room for the project and the editing) but because the editing was so much more... playful? Like, I could tell you had so much fun making this video, and editing it. You seem so relaxed and happy and creative, and I just... made me so happy to see?? i've been watching you in earnest since the beginning of 2020, and I never realized how much pressure you put on yourself to put out videos each week until these newer videos, where you have so much more space and time to make something you're proud of. I just want to know how happy I was to see it, and how much happier I feel when I watch your videos now. And I just want to validate your choice to change your channel schedule--I am SO happy to wait a little longer for a video if it's full of you being creatively joyful and relaxed. Congrats to you for doing what's best for you; as a fan, I'm so happy for you. (Also, I must reiterate my thanks to you for making your video about watching the Mummy with an Egyptologist; Dr. Darnell bought my grandparents' house after my grandma's passing, and I was too young at the time to think to stay in touch with her and her husband, so when I saw my grandma's living room in your video, where I spent so many happy christmases and easters, I sat on my couch and cried for about an hour, while watching your hilarious video over and over. it probably feels insignificant to you but thank you for bringing Dr. Darnell and that gorgeous house back into my life.) Sincerely, A fairly recent but VERY enthusiastic fan

[@Haley0822]

God the old secret garden spring montage of the flowers blooming with choir music will always play rent free in my brain

[@adedow1333]

Last time I was this early, the secret garden was still asleep and Mary lived in India

[@petrastedman669]

Nice.

[@holliet6640]

😂

[@arielvaldez1050]

🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣

[@rachelmaksy]

YES lol

[@KatieRoseHere]

Beautiful :,)

[@sassysuzy4u]

I love your videos! Thank you for being so "real". Also.. you seriously need to watch the actual original black and white version of Secret Garden from 1949. I liked it much better than the '93 version.

[@MeandmyTea]

16:43 I wonder if the inventor's of Zip Ties ever realized how many dresses they would be sewn into 😆

[@marjoleinsmolders1630]

Best sewing hack ever!!

[@theladyinthetinymanor]

This screams a mix between cottage core and fairytale. Not to mention this MARVELLOUS reveal shot ! I am so in love right now.

[@rachelmaksy]

Thank you so so so much

[@skathi5687]

I swear rachel's videos are my escape from reality at this point. the REVEAL part is 10/10 am literally mesmerized *-* the music took me to a whole new world I NEED TO KNOW THE NAME OF THE MUSIC PLAYING T__T

[@melbel1023]

Hey I hope you see this! The easiest way to get those flower applications from the tulle fabric is getting a wood burning tool, and tracing them! The burning tool cauterizes the fabric so the embroidery doesn’t unravel, and you can attach them anywhere (you just wanna clean the tool tip a lot so you don’t get scorch marks on the fabric)

[@0meAcat1]

O000 what a clever trick

[@Msmeohmy52]

Awesome! I just searched wood burning tool.....and read a Soldering Iron works at a lower temperature, so I will go search for the old 1 in my shed! Free is good

[@stellad7018]

great tip!

[@kristinrobertson2076]

Thank you for highlighting “Look at this Graph,” a vine I still quote daily that no one else remembers.

[@rachelmaksy]

Hahahahaha it's one the BEST

[@michaelapatterson6562]

I'm not someone who subscribes to KZbinrs often. Pretty rare. I clicked that button in the first 30 seconds. I love her humor and personality. Definitely one of my favorite sewer youtube so far.

[@green.goblin]

I’m astounded by the amount of effort that clearly went into this

[@rachelmaksy]

thank you so much, that means a lot!!! ❤️

[@edisontrent5244]

@@rachelmaksy Thanks for the entertaining videos! Please check your mirror at the start, it seems to be shaking excessively and I don't want it falling on you or a member of your family.

[@everythinganythingbetween710]

“I didn’t choose floor troll life. Floor troll life chose me” needs to be a tshirt lol

[@timebomb4562]

yes yes it does

[@lyndarenney7879]

How like Susan Hampshire you are. I always thought she was so beautiful. I loved watching this dress take form.

[@marielpare8290]

When I was five, my parents let me pick out a name for our new dog, and without hesitation I picked Archie solely because I liked to yell this moment from the 1993 version: “Ahhhrchie, I’m in the gaaaaaarden”.

[@kaleighsue8463]

Hahahahaha that is fantastic

[@alisonjane7068]

"...with Coliiiiiiiiiiiiin."

[@rachelmaksy]

Hahahaha AWWW

[@emmaella7163]

just last week I heard a woman call for her son, Archie, who'd run off, in an almost identical tone to the film and I completely froze. like does she know? does she not know? I can't tell her?? but then I had "I'm in the garden" echoing in my head the rest of the day 😅

[@marielpare8290]

@@rachelmaksy 😂❤️

[@averyvintagedarling]

Genuinely, I think that might be one of the most beautiful, magical reveals you've ever done (in a slew of wonderful reveals!) The filmmaker really just JUMPED OUT, it was stunning!!

[@rachelmaksy]

oh my gosh thank you!!!!! It helps I got a new lens that makes BEAUTIFUL BOKEH :')

[@saraghhh]

The 93 version is my favourite and your reactions are a million percent justified

[@itsyissel]

"Resting Stitch Face" has no right to be as funny as it is, but I think I'd throw money at RSF merch. I love your ability to make something beautiful and have me laugh-crying throughout the entire process.

[@peggychristie8332]

Your humor was EN POINTE in this video. I nearly spit out my coffee twice. Also, Pinocchio Titties is the name of my new thrash metal band.

[@rachelmaksy]

hehehehe thank you so much!!

[@ailsadixon408]

Beautiful!! Xxx 💗 💗 all the lovely flowers reminded me how obsessed I was with Basis Zarzycka's wedding dresses in the late 90s /early naughties. She had one where the hem was full of real peonies! Glorious 💕💕

[@mikakestudios5891]

The way you talk about your pets makes me miss my pet, when she is just in the next room napping.

[@rachelash6325]

"Rachel on the couch will stay on the couch." *Sips coffee on the couch while looking at projects* I feel called out :D

[@rachelmaksy]

Hahahahah ain't that JUST the way (also hAALLOO fellow rachel!!)

[@rachelash6325]

@@rachelmaksy Hello! Also, I want to say I love your videos and this dress is beautiful! And you're beautiful in it!

[@rachelwackenfeld1354]

Yes, did feel a little attacked 🤣🤣

[@cleoharper1842]

Awww, you sound just like my mother! Bless her heart.

[@SpidermanFan92]

The classic My Secret Garden you saw isn't my favorite version of the film. Never the less, I fell in love with the magic garden when I was a kid and never outgrew it. A wonderful film and a fantastic dress!

[@BOOKBUGMILLY]

HOW DID YOU KNOW I'VE BEEN LISTENING TO THE 90's SECRET GARDEN SOUNDTRACK bless your soul

[@laurawestenra]

Me too! The perfect spring music.

[@jennylawson1980]

Me too! It’s great to fall asleep to...dreaming of enchanted forests and majestic secret gardens....

[@frostfang1]

I'm pissed off I can never find the exact rain on flowers track from the movie anywhere.

[@canfieldhandcraftedsoaps]

Same! When the 93 version came out I was barely 10 and have been completely obsessed with the soundtrack ever since. I have it on my phone right now, LOL.

[@jenniferharris1280]

I love seeing you work while WEARING other things you've created. As a plus-sized person, I will never make clothing from pillow cases, but sheets seem a brilliant plan! You inspire me to try scary new things; even if I haven't actually DONE them, I'm inspired to try! :D We do have fun here and I love you back!

[@marjoleinsmolders1630]

Only three people in the world can get me super inspired and energyzed to start a creative project without the fear of failure: bob ross for painting, monty don for gardening and rachel maksy for sewing. Maximum effort!!!! P.s. super love this dress 😍😍🌺🌼🏵🌱🍀

[@dominikamalinowski987]

My favourite comments from this video: “Resting stitch face” “Pinocchio titties” “And if only you could see my posture during this process. Oh look, there it is” Ode to spring needs to be my theme music to life Did you say, hobbit mating dress?

[@Paula-tr8eq]

i think she said hobbit maiden lol

[@abbyroy8430]

All of these!! 😄

[@hayleyleahy6844]

Pinocchio titties! I can’t even !!!

[@lindaemory709]

Right! Lol!

[@dominikamalinowski987]

@@Paula-tr8eq ohhhhh... Yeah, that makes more sense..

[@bleu_ace1200]

This dress honestly is something my younger self would have dreamed of. Gosh I am floored by your sewing skills! Also the see-through fabric with floral embroidery? That's a darn treasure there!

[@hannahstoelb4781]

I was so obsessed with the original Secret Garden. When I was a kid, I would find old keys and carry them around. I would pretend that every garden was my secret garden, and “unlock” them with my magic keys.

[@karakurie]

Oh my gosh same And one time I locked myself out of my room because I wanted to open it with a key I found, but my door didn't have a keyhole somehow so, dreams and doors were crushed.

[@carterfrvr]

I had the VHS and I absolutely destroyed it rewinding it so many times. LOVE the original - saw the trailer for the remake and was horrified.

[@forg_m6424]

Sameee! I loved the atmosphere of that movie

[@saymyname2417]

Yes, the original is very beautiful. As for the remake Idk since I haven't seen it. But remakes have proven to never be as good as the original. Let alone better.

[@lucie4185]

I read the book first and the 90's film was very true to it a bit of extra embellishment, because film, but I could live with it. Dame Maggie Smith was perfect as Mrs Medlock.

[@LysOfRivia]

"Rachel behind her new basement sewing table like a super aesthetic flower vendor" vibes ♥

[@rachelmaksy]

Heheheeh AW

[@jamitripe459]

I just love all your videos .I look forward to watching them. ❤ thank you

[@angelle07]

You are the only person on youtube that I have found I would absolutely, without a doubt, support on Patreon and I am excited that one day we may see that happen. Thank you so much for your fantastic content.

[@emlee1771]

that thumbnail... it made my little kid fairy princess heart so happy!! i can’t wait to see the creation process!

[@mandymouse1879]

Teuta's designs remind me a little bit of my favorite (wedding) gown designer, Claire Pettibone. You might really appreciate her designs. Her Heirloom collection of lingerie is my absolute favorite collection of undergarments of all time ever in the history of the universe.

[@lillianmaglio8992]

*When you work for “THAT fabric store” and see her pull out products you stare at, literally, all day* 😯😬😂

[@tabithabelcher6099]

Saaaaaame 😂😂😂

[@lindsey9958]

I literally organised those exact same spring floral corsages yesterday lol

[@millenniumfox9]

My favorite plant is a fern and if you used like dried ferns and put them inside of the dress like in between two pieces of see-through fabric that would look amazing

[@Msajeanettej]

I LOVED that ‘aesthetic basement’ placement and turn to the camera moment. I don’t know why that made me so happy but I hope it becomes a signature to fiddle and turn to us.

[@rachelmaksy]

hehehehe someone made it for me and tis my new favorite sign🥰

[@tobythomas3413]

The Hallmark “The Secret Garden” from the late 80s was LIFE when I was growing up!!! Your sewing skills have gotten SO good!

[@lisafenn4238]

Rachel I adore you. Your humour is the same as mine and I always giggle at your videos. Frodo is simply the cutest chap ever and as for your dressmaking skills.... OUTSTANDING!!! Sending much love to you from the UK xxxx

[@Callmemck8]

I basically subscribed for chaos packed into a soft voice and red hair

[@rachelmaksy]

🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣

[@m.maclellan7147]

We need this quote on merch !

[@cleoharper1842]

@@m.maclellan7147 Agreed - this is possibly the only channel I'd buy merch from. Yes, I see the irony. Maybe patches, or downloadable embroidery samples or something?

[@bethabaloo]

This looks like a Hobbit wedding gown, which I feel is exactly the aesthetic we’d all like to live in!

[@jessicaw8941]

I want to live in that gown too.

[@melissahourihan2344]

I always forget how funny you are and then you go ahead and make my morning not shitty