Making THE "Ever After" Dress (aka the most frickin' complicated dress i've ever made lol)

[@rachelmaksy]

Hi friends!!!! Captions are out being transcribed and should be up later tonight! LOVE YOUUU and I hope you enjoy this chaotic journey :')

[@dorothyjocko6898]

Beautiful dress make me a wedding dress I asked you before I'm a size 7

[@dondawillenburg3068]

Beautiful job. Will you ever do Kaylee's later cake dress from Firefly?

[@gilly_axolotl]

Wait I didn't know you do captions! I'm not D/deaf or HoH, but I always appreciate having the benefit of it helping my brain interpret the sounds lol

[@kristinrogersdotter5492]

This is one of the best things I've seen you make. So glad you decided to slow down & enjoy your projects rather than feeling like you had to churn out content. Anyway, thanks for the transcripts.

[@jtru0]

You may have mentioned it already but, I have to ask why were you in England??

[@MercyAngel09]

If anyone feels bad about using hot glue to make costumes should know that Jareth's sparkly blue coat in Labyrinth was constructed using hot glue (I have the description from the museum card as proof) and if it's good enough for Jim Henson and David Bowie, it's good enough for cosplay.

[@nohandle508]

Thank you, this is really reassuring. :-)

[@awaredeshmukh3202]

If it works! It works!

[@faynaglam]

As a very perfectionist sewer and a crazy fan of David Bowie, I think this is the most useful bit of information I´ve ever received. If a glued coat was enough for Bowie, my imperfect sewing is enough for me. Thanks!

[@MercyAngel09]

@@faynaglam The sigh of relief I breathed in MOPOP when I saw that on the description card made my husband laugh. Even he was like, "Listen, this is a professionally made costume and they used hot glue. Use the damn hot glue if it'll make it easier for you." I'm pretty sure it was to get all the sparkly bits tacked on, but even so, it worked! You couldn't tell it'd been hot glued by looking at it and I was pressed up again the glass trying to soak in every detail.

[@Candlehearts]

Im so valid, thats how I made my bowie jacket🤣 thank you

[@makeda6530]

I know two other sewing youtubers that painfully worked months/years on this dress and then here's Rachel just casually dropping this from the chaos stream. Amazing. Such raw Maksy power.

[@victoriadiesattheend.8478]

Exactly!! honestly I realized how low key genius Rachel was when she made the black and white striped dress Katrina wears in the last scene of the Tim Burton classic "Sleepy Hollow". I remember thinking, this will be difficult. After all, this is a period dress, with panels. etc, and the challenge lies in using this striped fabric properly - sewing it in such a way that the pattern ALWAYS points in the proper direction and lays correctly. Then I saw her *PAINT THE STRIPES ON THE FABRIC.* it blew my little mind. I realized that if you're making a project casually, i.e., not being paid to create something exact for film or theatre, it doesn't really matter how you manage to achieve a certain look. As long as everything stays together and ON the garment, and its cohesive enough to be taken off and put on comfortably, and looks like you want it to, evokes what you want it to, you have succeeded. She did it again in this video. Don't have the time/know how to embroider a shit ton of pearls/beads/crystals? Use applique.....and silver puff paint!!!! You would never know the difference! Just awesome. I love that she makes me feel like I could make some of the stuff she makes. It doesn't appear to be so distantly difficult so that I don't even want to try. I love Rachel for that.💗

[@Kick0a0cat]

​@@victoriadiesattheend.8478 The original dress actually has the stripes painted on as well, I know that because I've watched yet another KZbinr (sewstine) make it

[@howl-pendragon]

I was just coming here to say the same thing lol

[@sofiasofia-em]

Would love to know the names of these two youtubers :)

[@druidriley3163]

@@victoriadiesattheend.8478 she didn't end up painting the stripes. She planned on doing it, but in the end, didn't.

[@bhelliom3]

The lil touch of pearl white paint on the “pearls” of the skirt really added so much depth, that was one of those, “I fucking love being an artist” moments cuz that was a stroke of genius.

[@Wolfsbaene]

Puffy paint for embroidery is such an old but iconic cosplay hack, so it’s always nice to see it executed so well!

[@92sweetgurl]

I actually SHED A TEAR when the transition cut to her GLOWING in front of the fountain. The music, how much work and love and passion she’s put into this piece, and the fact that she got to go to England and see friends and frolic..blaaaaah I’m just so happy for her!!!

[@nicointheforest1608]

saaame!!

[@avasophia1859]

As a perfectionist who would NEVER attempt a dress like this because I feel like it would have to be 100% accurate, your use of puffy paint brings me a startling amount of joy. It’s a new perspective for me, and I absolutely love it!

[@CureSmileful]

Ikr I am too catched up in the details. There is other yotber who made that dress over the longer period of time and I love the outcome as well, I don't remember the channels name right now though

[@soaperon1]

@@CureSmileful was it Mariah Pattie?

[@OfficialROZWBRAZEL]

@@CureSmileful I'm commenting on the off chance you remember

[@amiehamilton1840]

Cats Costumery is in the process of making it too!

[@ingajohannsdottir1180]

Yes!!! Put it into perspective: This dress never existed in real life! You can’t make it wrong. If you want to make the project achievable and use puffy paint - do it! I'm positive the one used in the film was NOT made with historically accurate materials either! (And the makeup in the film was... let's just say it - ugly and screamed 1990s)

[@ourabouras]

Ok the use of the puffy paints in lieu of sewing on all of that embroidery was genius ::chef’s kiss::

[@bun04y]

The ends totally justified the means. If I were making this for the stage, you better believe that we would have painted it cuz ain't nobody gonna see that so why spend all the WOman hours on it. Besides when Rachel paints something it comes out so awesome.

[@laurengloriana1507]

I came here to say this. I was skeptical for a moment, but it looks so so good.

[@missvioletnightchild2515]

Absolutely! And it looks ✨amazing ✨

[@jenniisthewriter]

I love how this dress embedded itself in the psyche of such a specific demographic that it is such a popular recreation. So many little girls fell in love with that dress and then grew up, made youtube channels, and made that dress a reality.

[@Melleetaitunefois]

I cant explain why, but the accidental cuting of the mesuring tape 9:35 😂 bring me so much giggle and joy and like weird relief that even in this utter chaos you can create something so wholesome

[@crystalstellwagen2600]

agree, this made me cry tears of laughter!

[@DorianSpoon]

She had me in tears, so bloody funny!

[@blowitoutyourcunt7675]

Lol, I did that last week and after a moment of wha? I tape it back together and laughed at myself : )

[@cmac8154]

As someone with 0 clothing creation experience, just the fact that an actual person in their home could look at that dress and say "I can make that" using trims on trims on cordings on paints on appliques...gives me hope. And also makes me so proud of cosplay communities. You rock, I love your channel and personality. Thank you for gracing my KZbin dashboard.

[@rubbish_kat]

I genuinly hope this video might introduce some people that haven't seen it yet to this movie because it really is a classic. It's funny, it's heartfelt, it's probably the most well written, directed and acted live action cinderella adaptation there is. Seriously if you haven't seen Ever After GO WATCH IT!!!

[@denniswelsh8335]

it's the best Cinderella Story out there - "Da Vinci" would call it a "work of art" hehe

[@Kendramac]

I bought it recently so I can show it to my 10 year old daughter soon. We just need to find time to watch it without the little sisters who are too young to view it. Such a good movie.

[@msanimallover56]

agreeedd!!

[@BooRadleyTube]

It's also aged really well as a film! Some films you watch from 25 years ago and the way they treat the female characters is all wrong, or the "romance" is distasteful, but Ever After got everything right.

[@molly-mann5059]

I don't know it either, I'm currently trying to find it on TV to watch!

[@TheGeewitch]

Please display this dress in your barn, it deserves it! Such a good job, Rachel!

[@FlagCutie]

STOP IT!!!! My dose of Rachel AND Danielle's iconic dress!!!! We have been blessed :)

[@stevezytveld6585]

Sorry. Who's Danielle? - Cathy (&, accidently, Steve), Ottawa/Bytown/Pimisi

[@Ranger881]

​@@stevezytveld6585 Danielle is the character from the movie whose dress Rachel recreated

[@candicebrooker2251]

We have indeed been blessed this day 😊

[@xXAshHoleXx]

YEEESSSSS This is what I’ve been waiting for!! It’s amazing how I never hear anyone talking about this move, and it’s literally in my top two favorite movies of all time! ❤

[@z_skandana]

18:16 Why did that transition make me cry?!? I have seen Ever After a whopping 1 time, so I do not have nostalgia to influence me. That was just sheer artistry. The dress, the makeup, the transition, the music, the scenery, EVERYTHING! Great job, Rachel!

[@galthea]

Same here - anyone knows the name of the song?

[@LaStellStell]

The shots in front of the fountain are SO gorgeous!!! The lighting really shows off all the beautiful details of the dress so well, and the water sparkling behind the wings is just 😙👌 chefs kiss

[@editedcopycat9939]

Racheal: "I'm overwhelmed, I'm intimidated, I'm anxious-" as someone that started sewing 1-2 years ago inspired by this lady, i feel seen and can relate🤣

[@TheWildflower522]

I am in shock with how much she looks like drew with hair and makeup. This is the best cosplay so far

[@annahalbmaier3780]

THIS IS MY DREAM DRESS! I HAVE A PATTERN AND IM LITERALLY SO EXCITED AND NERVOUS

[@amberelf-mcp4912]

Have you seen her Enola Holmes cosplays? It's crazy how much she looks like Millie Bobby Brown!

[@TheWildflower522]

@@amberelf-mcp4912 yeah that one was remarkable for how much she looked like her! But that shot of her in this video in front of the fountain was stunning and I literally gasped! I couldn’t believe how much she looked like Drew

[@jessherselfable]

She’s a wizard with contouring and makeup, a true shape shifter.

[@brooklynrena4599]

Are you blind

[@tessLizCroft]

Thanks to watching Rachel, I’ve learned how to dress vintage, starting modeling all my thrifty vintage consignment buys, and that led to me getting my dream job in vintage clothing. Thanks, Rachel!!❤️

[@reneedailey1696]

Good for you!!! Rachel truly is an inspiration, and it sounds like she's helped you in big ways!

[@tessLizCroft]

@@reneedailey1696 Thank you! I’ve always loved vintage clothing, especially the 40’s and 50’s dresses… I also like looking like a paper boy at times LOL! But I didn’t know where to start. Rachel helped me achieve my dream wardrobe, which lead me to my dream job!❤️

[@BeautifullyBookish95]

Congratulations! I'm sure you worked so hard to get to where you are so take some credit for that as well! 🎉🎉 The fellowship is very proud of you.

[@samh.3421]

That TRANSITION!!!!??? That was excellently done. Stupendous. Wonderful artistic touch. Gorgeous dress, I'm so happy you're proud of it because you should be! It looks amazing and your contouring/make up legitimately made you look like Danielle. When I first saw the video thumbnail I legit thought it was two shots from the film, not a reference photo and your creation. Well done.

[@Eboshis_right_arm]

I'm shocked you haven't done a maid Marion cosplay, I feel like it'd make you "SEW HAHPAY"

[@nightfall3605]

Which production would you like to see? I’ve always had a soft spot for the BBC Robin Hood from the 80s. Music by Clannad!

[@RuailleBuaille]

I think Eboshi's right arm (just their right arm though? Perhaps other limbs have differing opinions 😂) is referring to the Men in Tights version, as the way they wrote "so happy" is exactly how Marion says it in the movie :D

[@julessterling5256]

The first dress of Marion ' s in robin hood (2018) (the most underrated robin hood EVER)😂😂

[@msanimallover56]

@@RuailleBuaille 100%!

[@reikun86]

Haha I know exactly which Maid Marion you referenced! :D

[@TudorositiesbyMaureen]

Put her on your dress form, so you can just appreciate it from the corner of the room. Even though you had silver and a goldish tone with the different colors, the cream base actually made it really go together pretty darn well. And I think you did a great job, picking out the right kinds of trim that would do the same affects that the Embroidery did on the original dress. I am proud of you for going a dream deep dive project!

[@sparkyal43]

It looks lovely!

[@ireneschoonwinkel]

I agree! Put it on your dress manikin! It deserves to be viewed!

[@Aitherea]

Ever After is SUCH an iconic movie and honestly one of the BEST Cinderella remakes ever. The heroine is actually interesting, outspoken, intelligent, and for once, has a believable reason for remaining in the shitty situation she's in (not only is the estate technically hers, but she has to worry about feeding and taking care of the servants who are like her family). The movie was iconic, the dress was iconic, Drew Barrymore was iconic, your remake turned out SO BEAUTIFUL, and now I have to watch this movie again soon.

[@jessicaclakley3691]

Agree completely, no notes 🤣

[@Sophie_Pea]

yesss, I also love how outspoken she is about the politics within the kingdom and how bad they are, similar to Ella in Ella enchanted

[@ourabouras]

This. It set a high standard for Cinderella films, for me, which is one of the many reasons I was so letdown by the Disney live-action remake, pretty sure the only “people” you see her be nice to are the mice😒😒😒

[@Caldella]

I adore, ADORE this movie. Danielle is a smart/capable heroine character in a way that Hollywood often doesn't get right (not just because 'strong female character goes here to pander to the audience,' but because it suits her personality and how she was raised). Actually, Drew Barrymore has said that Danielle's spunk and determination affected what roles she wanted to play afterward.The creators paid great attention to the politics and dress of the period, the script is smart with some fantastic scenes and lines, and even the side/antagonist characters have levels of depth to them. Most romance movies in general just don't hold up to Ever After in my book.

[@chrstina]

I think the Drew Barrymore adaptation is iconic, but I also think there's also something to be said about the strength of the original Cinderella. Cinderella was created in a time when women didn't have the same rights we do today, stuck in an abusive household, mourning the loss of her father. All she wanted to do was go to the ball like her stepsisters and have a night away from it all; she didn't go because she wanted to marry a prince. She rebelled in the ways she could as a servant and managed to bring herself out from under her step mother and sister's cruelty.

[@lynneadams4100]

The storytelling! The drama! The multiple organzas! Rachel, this was a masterpiece of a cosplay and of a video. Thank you.

[@blue_rose187]

She outdid herself with this dress, it's absolutely gorgeous and looks great on her.

[@M.Datura]

The wrap up bit of holding up the dress has such "princess in real life" vibes and I adore it. As much as seeing a costume/gorgeously complex outfit *on* someone is a "wow" experience, seeing someone holding it, and it being a three dimentional object that isn't like, stage magic only is to me, an even more down to earth proof of intricate and beautiful things existing. I also didn't know about this film, and hence not about this dress, and whilst I'm usually a "less is more" when it comes to things, there's something infinitely compelling about the combination of details and colour scheme that gives me such a "crisp, ethereal, winter morning" vibe that I now want to see if I can imagine a white, ice blue, and silver grey dress with un-neccesary (by my usual sensibilities) amount of detail inspired by forests in sudden winter.

[@Rise876]

I love how your hair has decided to disregard the laws of growth and go its own way: chin length one week, butt length the next, and many a length in between. The hair adventures please me greatly! 🧡

[@sinclari1]

It gives the aire of magic pixie chaos tornado.

[@jtru0]

I was distracted by that too😅. Lol

[@Haley0822]

The long hair is a wig it’s just set back behind her bangs😅

[@Ohwhale79]

Lol, shes pretty open about wearing wigs

[@Rise876]

@kathyjohnson2043 It's not actual growth, it's wigs and extensions. Her real hair is still shoulder length or just above.

[@spiderleenie]

Ever After is a movie that is so near and dear/nostalgic to me. It was the first PG-13 movie I saw in theaters as a kid, and my babysitter (who was home from college at the time) took me to see it … Just because! She literally called my mom one day and asked if she could hang out with me. I felt so cool at the time haha. Best babysitter ever! Can’t wait to get cozy to watch this video!

[@shaunacorrigan9372]

Omg, that's one of the sweetest things I've ever heard!!😢

[@Ohwhale79]

Awe, good babysitters are the best! I had one that left a real impact on me too! ❤

[@MOLLYLUNCHCO]

I loved reading that. Thanks for sharing!

[@HAGGISWOOMAN]

Oh my goodness the last shot of you in the dress with those beautiful wings at night in front of the fountain with the backlight!!!! How stunning! Shoutout to your friend who made the gorgeous wings, and those who helped with the photoshoot. Loved this ❤

[@tessaarmstrong4770]

Mariah Pattie made this as her wedding dress. All the embellishments were also the most challenging part. Understandably

[@hannahyoung4653]

I found Rachel because I started down a seamstress rabbit hole from one of Mariah's videos and I actually came to the comments to say this 🤣

[@BastilaElendir]

Rachel, I feel the emotions in this video so much! LOL Had my mom help me (aka she sewed and hemmed and boned while I cut out fabric and hammered eyelets into a bodice and made a French hood essentially all on my own) with a 1530's Tudor Court gown and I can tell you the pride I have in that gown- She has her own bin for EVERYTHING- Bumroll, hoopskirt which I need to replace with a cotton farthingale- The Jewelry I Made myself with NO Jewelry experience WHATSOEVER, pockets we made out of scrap fabric and ribbon and foresleeves and all. I am so happy and proud of that gown- I couldn't tell you how much i spent on fabric and notions but the sense of Accomplishment wearing that gown makes me so happy. I had a mental health day last week where I wore the dadgum thing just for gits and shiggles. She's my first project- hopefully I'll get the guts and gumption to start another one- though not another Tudor gown- she's a beast I'm not ready to tackle on my own just yet LOL You did beautifully and the gown you made is YOU- your version and unique "Breathe" gown. Well done Crazy lady!!! ❤❤❤

[@hannahcollins1816]

The boisterous laughter that erupted from my mouth when Rachel cut the measuring tape 😂

[@ChildOfChaos64]

Same xD we've all been there 😅😅😅

[@RubyReminiscence]

This dress has been ingrained in my brain since childhood 😂 I describe the ~vibes~ of the dress as moonlight shining on the surface of a rippling lake

[@beatriceojea]

It turned out gorgeous! And your puff-paint skill is next level, 'cause that was CONSISTENT

[@daniellemurphy3317]

This movie was everything to me growing up! I just recently watched it again and was so excited to see Rachel trying to make this dress. That scene gets me everytime! “Breathe just breathe” this movie made me love my name Danielle!!

[@saberg1082]

I can not believe how absolutely beautiful this turned out. At 18:20 I honestly thought for a moment, that it was a scene from the movie.

[@lindaclarke204]

Me too!!!

[@sarah-phillips]

GAH!! One of my dream dresses! I literally shouted "aaahhhhhhhh!!!" when I saw the thumbnail and scared my kids. Watching now. Responsibilities be damned!

[@foundinwords]

I'm so glad you did this. All of it, taking the time to challenge yourself and to let yourself do the hard work. Sometimes I feel like we as creators let ourselves take all the shortcuts all of the time because we don't believe in ourselves. "I'm still a novice." My friend, you are not. Look at everything you've taught yourself to do. Look at all the ways you know to adjust a pattern to fit your vision. Look at the fact that you were not intimidated by making the under dress. You earned this dress, Rachel. You can do the hard, complicated projects. You are capable. And? This dress is beautiful. You did such a good job.

[@tornotto]

I grew up watching Ever After and I am not exaggerating when I say the reveal made me well up with tears IMMEDIATELY upon seeing you, the dress, and the wings! Such a beautiful, beautiful rendition of this dress!

[@ceciliahorner2664]

I GASPED when I saw the title and thumbnail for this :O That's my favorite movie and I love her dress!!

[@pdamiani488]

If you don’t end up on The Drew Barrymore Show wearing this glorious gown I will lose it.

[@m.maclellan7147]

@drewbarrymoreshow @thedrewbarrymoreshow Worth a shot !!!! 😈

[@cayleesmith71]

Puffy paint????! Thats so SICK! I've always liked the idea but I've never known how to make it ...... look good. YOU DID GREAT!!

[@coleperez3612]

I'm so glad you got that night shot it looked so much like the movie! Your friend did amazing on the wings and it really brought the whole outfit together. It turned out so gorgeous!! You did amazing!!!

[@becalexa]

the CHILLS i got at the transition to the backlit fountain shot.. absolutely breathtaking!! im so proud of you for conquering this dress, it looks amazing

[@rachelmumford5025]

Oh my god?????? I can't believe I missed this one because it's MY DREAM DRESS and has been for two decades!!!! I'm SO OBSESSED you did an incredible job!!

[@Ro0stA_TV]

I KNOW EVERYONE IN THE COMMENTS ARE TALKING ABOUT THE DRESS BUT I STILL FEEL LIKE THERE NEEDS TO BE MORE LIKE OH. MY. GOD. THE CAMERA SHOTS WITH THE FOUNTAIN WERE ABSOLUTELY GORGEOUS. THIS DRESS- HAS SO MUCH DETAIL AND SO MUCH WORK AND ITS LITERALLY 100% HANDS DOWN THE BEST DRESS I THINK YOU'VE EVER MADE LIKE OH MY GOD LIKE I CANNOT

[@Seiaeka]

It's strange, but I always liked her blue work-dress the most. That, and the green-gold court dress. I mean, all the dresses in that movie were amazing. It's hard not to love them all.

[@cristinasperandio503]

I've been waiting for this dress,and Sarah's ball gown from the labyrinth. I'm so happy right now. Quesadilla and dresses

[@Troublethegremlin]

Oh my GOD the R2D2 screams absolutely made me lose it, they were so spot on I wouldn’t have known that wasn’t R2D2 if it was in a video. Also that made me cackle so hard

[@La-dame-Rae]

You did it, you beautiful, crazy beast. You sure as heck did it. Congratulations on accurately replicating one of the best movie costumes ever.

[@everausten]

The moment I saw the thumbnail I texted my bestie "It's happening! It's happening!". Rachel cosplaying Ever After's Breathe Dress! So many of my favourites in one sentence!!! It turned out so stunning, you look like an actual princess. Looking forward to the BTS in the Fellowship too! Thanks for all the serotonin ✨🌙💛✨

[@laurachisnall]

When there is a chapter called "Frog Brothel", you know you're in for a ride of a video

[@tarzannie04]

Dude it might just be the wine but I legit got teary eyed at the reveal in front of the fountain. You did amazing!

[@itbeme_zippy]

I YELLED in excitement when I saw this!? I literally just rewatched “Ever After” so the enchantment is fresh on the mind✨

[@spinjules]

Can I say how much I love that you let yourself be you while filming? The silly, the chaos, the distractions, the goblin-ing... love it all.

[@katelynlee8485]

Oh no, my 3 yr old is perfecting her R2D2 scream now 😅. Seeing as she's twirling in her dress while doing this I think it's fitting 😂 So excited about this video

[@LaRocheSews]

The sound design of Rachel’s videos is so comfy It’s just * chefs kiss *

[@nellynuttons8586]

I SCREAMED at my husband when I saw you made this dress. "MY FAVORITE KZbinR MADE MY DREAM COSTUME!" 😭 It is beautiful. I also laughed out loud at you cutting your measuring tape. Bless this video 🙏🏻

[@megandrover340]

It’s honestly amazing watching you from when you first started taking sewing seriously on KZbin and seeing how far you’ve come with your skills

[@jeannedeperthuis8690]

incredible result !! and the make up makes you looks like the heroine in Damsel ! you are so talented, pretty AND you can shapeshift !!

[@debraanneclark2188]

Yet another chaotic sewing adventure but the outcome is amazing and you looked stunning in the dress and make up. I am not someone who sews but I do enjoy the process and seeing creators like you making these wonderful vintage and cosplay outfits

[@katemcmanus4182]

IT TURNED OUT SO BEAUTIFULLY gonna have to rewatch Ever After this weekend.

[@bloomwiththestars]

It's free on KZbin right now, fyi. ☺️

[@LadySkippy]

This is my absolute favorite version of the Cinderella story. And that dress was STUNNING

[@Howlflame]

I think the color differences were, in the end, artificial aging. It was Danielle's mother's dress, so I think there was also a bit of a tarnished silver vibe going on. Maybe yours is more "true" to when the dress was first made for Danielle's mother!

[@caryssfraser6012]

THE FOUNTAIN SHOT?? Oml, this is such a beautiful creation!

[@oliviaashleighkillion4873]

As someone with little to no sewing experience currently screaming into the void at her own sewing project, this gave me so much relief and joy. It's always wonderful to see your videos. They give me so much creative energy and the belief that I CAN DO IT. But seriously, you inspire me SO MUCH, so thank you! Keep being awesome with your huge projects as well as your tiny adorable ones like crafting little mice knights and stuff!

[@elisedasvin170]

Since I was a kid I always had the feeling that Ever After was vastly underrated, yet it's such a gem ! 🩵 Reading all these enthusiastic comments about both the dress and the movie brings me so much joy ! 😍

[@alyseandrews1066]

Drew's ethereal sparkle makeup in that scene was my #glamgoals for school dances! So beautiful!

[@lanita_mcgray]

I'm so happy that you made this dress. Out of all the Cinderella movies, Ever After has always been by far my favorite. It came out beautifully!

[@isabellelockett2493]

It’s insane how much this looks like my mums wedding dress from the late 80’s 🥹 my Nan spent months making it by hand and she stitched every little bead and sequin on it so it’s very precious to me. You would absolutely LOVE it 😅🤍

[@pinkstarlight1987]

You are a sewing goddess. I wouldn't have started my sewing journey if I hadn't found your channel and for that I am forever thankful ❤️ I have forever been in love with the breathe dress from ever after and very envious that you made it. Wear it with Grace and beauty like I know you will!!!!

[@AariannaGonzo]

Gosh cried at the reveal! You're in your ever after ERA! I identify with you on chaos and perfectionist at the same time. From one artist to another run with the Renaissance until your artist brain forcefully reaches for something else you just can't not do! That's what I do. I have 20 things going on and nothing going on all at the same time

[@NovasCreations]

This is looking awesome! I have one suggestion regarding the WORST part of cutting out the pattern pieces from the tissue paper. In order to preserve them and make sure you don't lose any pieces if you ever want to reuse the pattern, I would suggest tracing the patterns using a pounce wheel/wartenberg wheel onto butchers or grid pattern paper and leave it all intact in the original tissue paper. Then you have a replicated, sturdy version of the pattern cut out of butchers paper or grid pattern paper, and the original purchased pattern stays as the full sheets and you won't lose anything if you ever have to retrace that pattern, or a different version from that pattern bag.

[@argilrienlothlorien4764]

It turned out amazing and I got literal shivers at the transition to the fountain! *-*

[@Yeoldvictoriansloth]

HERE AGAIN!!! Once again Rachel has brought back a memory from the depths of my brain. I watched this movie when I was ten, and had completely forgotten about everything except that beautiful winged dress. Thank you Rachel, for ZE DRESS 🤌✨

[@krismcbride7253]

The dress is so beautiful but my favorite thing was the joy in you while wearing it and talking about it. The hard work you put into the construction shows. If you end up wearing it to a cosplay convention please post people's reactions on your patreon or lnstagram. I would love to see that.

[@effy2305]

6:06 the unexpected joy of Rachel's hair giving A Bug's Life vibes 😁

[@lovejoy5774]

I was thinking the Mayor of Whoville from the live action Grinch lolol

[@offtherails8276]

I used that same pattern to make my prom dress when I was 17! I’m old enough that I saw Ever After in the theater when it first came out and to this day is among my all time favorite movies. ❤

[@MissChuckAlmighty]

Ever After is one of my favorite movies, and easily top 3 for Drew Barrymore movies. It was amazing to see you make this iconic dress. Wonderful job!!!

[@83CapriGirl]

I'm finding it hard to articulate how much joy this brought to the 8 year old me! So many feels

[@abigailjennifer8259]

This has just completed my mum's bucket list She loves that movie (love almost every Cinderella movie there is but this is definitely her favorite) She would kill to have that dress And she's always wanted to try sewing, but never really got around to it now she can go all the way Gonna have to learn the basics to be able to do this one

[@shannonannagins]

I love that you're getting more confident about inviting people to your Patreon. Artists deserve to make money, too! You deserve it and you're making amazing stuff!

[@candicewaller403]

"I'm overwhelmed, I'm intimidated, I'm anxious - Let's friggin' do this!" is now written in my affirmations journal. It fully encompasses all my feelings when starting a project. You are an inspiration to over-anxious, procrastinating perfectionists everywhere!

[@ukshreya]

How did I misss thissss?!! What a happy, happy discovery when I’m sick and only deeply chaotic nostalgic cosplay videos will do.

[@chewbekah]

This film was my CHILDHOOD!! 😍 the only Cinderella I knew growing up! Anyway imma be right back tomorrow to watch this fully!

[@alexandramitchell9140]

Not gonna lie the puffy paint thing was absolute genius👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼

[@OffSeasonCicada]

It's so satisfying seeing you make something larger and more complicated like this. Plus you seem so much happier with the result

[@JamesJamieJam]

No matter what bad things happens in my life, I can always turn to this channel and be forced to laugh and smile bc of this talented hilarious kindred human being! ❤😊

[@sassymimisandysue3997]

Rachel, I’m 71 years old and I got my first sewing machine when I was 8 years old. I have sewed continuously for all these years and i still lay everything out on the floor to cut out and sew on the details. Do it how it works for you, and don’t let anyone else tell you you are wrong. There are some rules for sewing, but for the most part you just have to jump in and try just as you are doing now. Every time I watch a new video I see you getting better and better.

[@RocketNinjaSlap]

I'm an even later latecomer to Ever After (as in I've wanted to watch it since I found out about it four-ish years ago but have not yet actually seen it) and yet that last shot of you in the dress with that really stark bright lighting brought me to tears!!! You did a really impressive thing and you should be proud!!!!

[@aliolson179]

I LOVED EVER AFTER WHEN I WAS LITTLE 🥺❤️

[@ErinMacca]

Omg the transition at 18:17 made me gasp and tear up So beautiful!!!

[@jord5151]

As someone who grew up watching that movie as a child and adoring that dress, it is absolute magic to see what you've created! I am in awe. Amazing work, you should be so proud of yourself!

[@SerenaWhatever]

As a doll customizer, the whole process of having to keep ordering different fabric over weeks at a time until you get the right one is so relatable lol- I recently had to order three different types of lace, each with a 2-3 week shipping time just to get the perfect scale and color for an Ariel doll I'm working on and I couldn't work on any other parts of the dress until I had the right lace in-hand lol This looks amazing!! Ever After was a childhood favorite of mine so I'm always happy to see recreations of this dress!

[@vanessanicholson9260]

I absolutely love to see you proud of your work. Not just because you worked hard and earned it but also because you are skilled and it looks genuinely amazing. It’s too easy for me to focus on everyone who does it better than me. So you being unashamedly proud of what you produced is inspiring.

[@genera1013]

Ever After was actually my first Cinderella movie, even before Disney. I didn't even realize it was a Cinderella film until like high school lol Apparently I never paid attention at the beginning I want Danielle's complete wardrobe so baaaaaad!!!!

[@K.OrmeAuthor]

I literally said "noooo stop it" when I saw that you made this dress like no you don't understand I love it so much. You're gorgeous and I'm so happy you've made this.

[@medievilwitch]

Stunning dress I was late seeing the movie too I laughed seeing the thread on the hem, I try to not get that lol and always do, did my girls skirts the night before a steampunk festival and all day they we’re pulling threads lol

[@NoEnvyNoFear1]

Hand sewing appliques, embroidery and just one use of hot glue, amazing! I'm so proud! And I really like the every other Friday schedule, because we get bigger projects and a happier Rachel! "A perfectionist and chaotic whirlwind" is just the perfect description, I feel that in my soul!

[@awkwardlyadorable4725]

Awww ❤️ This was my mom's favorite movie and we loved to watch it together (and quote it constantly). She will have been gone for three years tomorrow, but is was such a lovely surprise to see this notification pop up ❤️ This came out BEAUTIFULLY!