I made a 16th Century Inspired Rainbow Dress

[@rachelmaksy]

Still not over this, a week later. THE SWOOOOOSH.

[@MorganDonner]

Thank you bb! ♥️♥️♥️

[@cuami]

Their friendship is awesome 😭

[@emilyfrib]

Indecisive seamstress to another: After seam-ripping something, use the eraser at the end of a pen or even just a whole normal eraser. It will get the short bits of thread out of the fabric so you can just dust them off! You just erase over them, and the rubber texture grabs them out.

[@d.leighannbatemon3192]

As someone hoping to get better with my sewing, thank you for the tip! I live for suggestions like that!

[@franlevaillant6749]

This is one of the many useful little tips I remember learning from my college sewing tutor - she just mentioned it as a throwaway comment, but as someone who has repeatedly ripped out seams in the pursuit of *perfection*, I truly think there are few pieces of advice that I have found as useful. Also... in a pinch... if I can't find an eraser... I've used a rubber kitchen glove. :D

[@PutRandomNameHere]

bless you

[@BigHenFor]

YES! A brilliant tip. The white plastic erasers from Staedler are perfect for this as they have no abrasive in them and they leave no residue. Just some plastic rolls only if you use it with a heavy hand.

[@magicalotter9302]

👏👏great suggestion thankyou

[@bernadettebanner]

Fun fact, literally everything about this is a delight.

[@Fuiotter]

You speak truth.

[@LenaVoices]

The history fashionistas of KZbin strike once again ❤️

[@iupooiresa]

Fun fact: this commentary sparks joy.

[@FoodNerds]

Wow Two historical fashionistas on one KZbin channel!

[@monicasmith4869]

Absolutely 💯

[@imamonstr]

Morgan: "I mostly wear black and white, so I want to add color." Also Morgan: "I'm going to make the most colorful dress inspired by neon rainbow perfection." And that happened in just one video. LoL

[@kirstenpaff8946]

This dress makes me think of Abby Cox's comment on color in historical fashion: "If it isn't making your eyes bleed, is it even historically accurate?"

[@ItsJustLisa]

🤣🤣🤣 I love Abby! We need her to weigh in on this.

[@katherinec6031]

Historical people (especially Victorians and Edwardians) would *lose their minds* over this dress, in a good way!

[@AbbyCox]

@@ItsJustLisa I got to see it in person and I screamed in joy and jealousy because it was *so* amazing 😍

[@PutRandomNameHere]

Do you remember what video that's from? No worries if not, I'm just discovering these ladies and now I'm binging lol

[@Missmori]

my grandmother came in because she wanted to see why i was laughing. and she absolutely ADORES this dress. expecially the Leopard spots. she thinks you are just so full of Joy and light.

[@josiemae-ross3268]

This was like the sewing equivalent of a Bob Ross tutorial. Morgan Donner: The Joy of Making. Utterly adorable. Such a fan of the leopard spots!

[@rulynnklapp]

.......new series title??👀👀👀

[@rusted_ursa]

"I have to make decisions, and I don't like it." Wow, subbed in 9 seconds. I think that might be a record.

[@jameshuot3706]

when you've unpacked, i'd LOVE to see this dress with as many petticoats shoved under it as you can find. MAXIMUM FLOOF

[@RubyRocket26]

I need to see this with many floofy Lisa Frank colored petticoats!

[@JaneConnorEmbellisher]

Me too!

[@adiposeNarnian]

I need this.

[@elenap15227]

Bring on the FLOOF!

[@maggiekedves]

@@RubyRocket26 my thoughts exactly 💜 rainbow floof for the win

[@alaskacosplay]

The thumbnail of this video made me think “this is the gayest dress Ive seen in my life” and seeing you make this dress made me think “this is officially the gayest dress Ive seen someone make ever!” which makes my big gay heart so happy. I still have yet to make a dress with layers of ruffles with every color of the rainbow and possibly a bow for my hair or the neckline. I love this dress so much!!

[@PutRandomNameHere]

I was surprised she passed up the cheetah print but when she draped the fabric over the table to show it off my poor gay heart went "oh okay it's perfect" lmao

[@miippi]

I'm currently trying to find good fabric to make a dress for next year's pride event. Cause people are gonna stare, let's give them something to stare about.

[@theanyktos]

Right? It's begging to be worn to Pride, right?

[@miippi]

@@theanyktos 100%

[@HiyazXD345]

"idk where i'd ever wear this" wear it grocery shopping omg?? the raw power of that much color and whimsy in a mundane situation is the whole point of stuff like this! (and i agree, the spots really bump it from a fun dress to a GREAT fun dress)

[@Eloraurora]

Yes! Wear it grocery shopping and induce small children to wonder whether you're a fairy princess.

[@amyshort5625]

Just go roam around the mall like a Lisa Frank princess.

[@taracampbell2433]

This dress just screams bowling night... no seriously. My friends and I used to go bowling in fancy big hoop dresses just for the heck of it as teens, and let me tell you everyone in the building enjoyed it!

[@AngelavengerL]

@@taracampbell2433 That sounds like a total blast!

[@khaxjc1]

A community day or festival could also be great. Bring some extra fun and happiness.

[@linnyalexan5899]

I love projects like these with the take of "if history could, they would" and injecting loads of color and sparkle into historical clothing

[@livinginthenow]

Morgan, if you can't think of any event this dress would be appropriate for, then I think it's time to plan an event around the dress. I would LOVE to see all of your KZbin friends doing their own "rainbow animal print" costumes and everyone getting together while wearing them!

[@khaxjc1]

When she said that all I could think is it would be awesome for some Pride content. Even just a photoshoot for insta.

[@trochilidae.to.accipitridae]

@Living Inthenow What a great idea! She could make it a community crossover event by involving the hair coloring crowd: Team Vintage Cosplay collab with Team Brad Mondo! There were a ton of rainbow hair videos a while back and I can just imagine a mash up with rainbow dress + rainbow hair!

[@kathybramley5609]

Historical pride

[@ocinidolegna]

brilliant idea!

[@caitlinjessel1519]

Re: pen markings: I use the “erasable” friction pens. When you iron over the markings, they disappear. Occasionally there’s a fabric where it’s still faintly visible (so test ahead of time), but overall they’ve been great!

[@michellebyrom6551]

Or tailors chalk. It comes in different colours. The fading ink is really useful though.

[@Apocalipstick]

Yes! I use those in my embroidery proyects and work amazing

[@KHFFSE]

"I don't know when I'm ever going to wear this to anything - " You mean WEAR EVERYWHERE FOR ANY REASON, omg. I'm obsessed with this. You did such a good job with it. I'd love to see the sewing community do more rainbow/Lisa Frank inspired period pieces. *chef's kiss* And super good job branching out of your comfort color scheme. Your a la reine dresses is one of my favorite things you've done and I'm glad you've been inspired to keep doing stuff for the fun of it, less about the historical accuracy.

[@asterismos5451]

this is ABSOLUTELY a kid's birthday party dress but I agree it's good anywhere and everywhere.

[@keaka]

Right? My first thought when she said that was Girl, Imma gonna create some place/event where I will insist you wear that!

[@Terahnee]

When I was active with the SCA we used to do a Fool's Feast in April. Most attendees made historical patterned clothes, but with wacky fabrics. Like, I made a dress out of neckties, I made a tunic and pants for hubs out of luridly colored flowery fabrics. This dress would be perfect for something like that if they get involved with the SCA out there as well. Also. Wear it EVERYWHERE, lol.

[@marthahawkinson-michau9611]

I mean, wearing it anytime you damn well please is perfectly acceptable too.

[@rheasparrow1]

It doesn't violate any dress codes- I vote to wear it to work, the grocery store- anytime you'd like to smile

[@marthahawkinson-michau9611]

“Perfectly” historically accurate is great. When you’re in the mood for that. Fun fantasy fashion is also great, because sometimes you just want to walk a little on the wild side and wear something a little bit crazy. I love it 😻 Edit: I vote that you should wear the dress anywhere and anytime you damn well please. Possibly except for a wedding.

[@blurplepanda7795]

Except for a wedding? No! *Especially* for a wedding :P

[@marthahawkinson-michau9611]

@@blurplepanda7795 I mean, it depends completely on the wedding. If the dress code for the wedding isn’t strict, then definitely. But don’t wear something like that to a white tie wedding. If it’s YOUR wedding, wear whatever you damn well please. I wore turquoise blue at my wedding.

[@moonflower5553]

I feel like this would be a little inappropriate for a funeral tho

[@marthahawkinson-michau9611]

@@moonflower5553 fair point. There are some funerals it might be appropriate for, but not most.

[@pamelatarajcak5634]

When you walked out that door with the black dress and transitioning to the colorful, it looked like the Wizard of Oz when Dorothy entered into Oz the first time.

[@MystiDawn]

Yes! That's my favorite movie and that's what I thought of too! So cool!

[@becauseimafan]

That's immediately what came to my mind as well!! 😁

[@MizzWGGrrrl]

You know? This comment intensified my feeling that a dress like this could be worn at Pride. #FriendsofDorothy

[@ladyrepunsel4567]

I was also thinking it could work as a coming out metaphor LOL

[@sylvan44]

@@MizzWGGrrrl you absolute GENIUS

[@Butterfly1025A]

23:17 - reminds me of my goth friend figuring out why she felt different to everybody else and trading out her wardrobe for Pride 💅💁‍♀️ (I knew before she did lmao love you to bits Bethany!!!)

[@Chibihugs]

Once again the wild rainbow Morgan has appeared and her newest colorful gown is an utter delight. My inner 90s kid is flailing at this gown idea. I was so pleased with the addition of the spots! They really make the look scream Lisa Frank in the happiest way. 🌈💖

[@MorganDonner]

Sometimes you just gotta let that inner 90's kid flail. 🦄

[@MystraRavenwind]

As a 90's kid the only thing I can think of is that the leopard spots could use a hint of glitter. It's super cute and I'm debating trying to make one when I get some more fabric.

[@jahnaderr821]

@@MystraRavenwind yes! A little glitter paint on those spots would make the fabric perfect! 😜

[@wreng3213]

Funnily enough my mom got me Lisa Frank stickers for my recent birthday (I'm 31)

[@jahnaderr821]

@@wreng3213 I still get a Lisa Frank coloring books now and then as a well!

[@christinajackson2662]

The end result is pure delight. As for when to wear it, I’d totally wear it to go grocery shopping. It’s over the top and whimsical, and we could all use a little more of that in our daily lives 😊

[@Jane-ss1pg]

The undisputed historybounding queen of KZbin! Also, "LisaFrankCore" needs to be an ~aesthetic~.

[@super_siri]

Yes!!!!!

[@aliciacharline]

Agreed

[@crystilmurch5659]

All of the yes!

[@AngelavengerL]

Yes!

[@Jess38044]

I'd recommend having a look into decora fashion!

[@sarahsilberman9519]

It’s so perfect. The whip stitch color matching is some absolute witch craft, I love it

[@lynnmovingon]

I LOVED the "through the looking glass" effect, stepping from black and white to color. The entire garment just works and the spots are wonderful!! You inspire me to create my own projects. I am so glad you leave in the project workflow, because when that happens to me, I always feel like I must not have enough knowledge. Making the process real and showing us the troubleshooting really makes your channel so great.

[@LPurdy]

Imagine a sewing cooperative kind of like bon apatite. Everybody goes in on a sewing studio and collabs are easier.

[@cindabearr]

I love this dress, but I think even more than that, I love seeing your personality come out more, as you share with us how you go back and forth with decisions, ideas, and creativity. It's much more helpful to see if of the chaos that happens when you create something, as opposed to a pretty how-to video. But also? RAINBOW LEOPARD LISA FRANK DRESS!! ❤️🧡💛💚💙💜

[@crystilmurch5659]

Agreed, completely! I love watching people go through their creative process. It is thoroughly inspiring. :)

[@ryanvadis]

Its also very realistic and relatable. Everyone has moments like this when working on a project. I am glad she kept the "maybe i like it better this way... or maybe that way?"-moments in.

[@wyogrl11]

I think that the spots took the dress from, “okaaayyyy, interesting…” to “oh my gosh, the design, fabric, and spots are totally pulled together and they WORK!” ❤️

[@michellecornum5856]

Where in Morgan accidentally drafts a dress in her skivvies. This is SO CUTE!! The leopard spots really do finish it off nicely. Ok, so far, a rainbow Robe a la Francais, and now a rainbow 16th -- 15th C dress. Sounds like a series in the making.

[@eky72-yt]

Make all the rainbow things!

[@rachelsar84]

Awww That's like my 90's/First Grade self's dream dress!!!! Lisa Frank's stuff was/is the epitome of fun in colour! Thank you for making this!!! I am literally on the verge of tears of joy seeing this dress!!! The designs in my head definitely became 'more practical' by grade six when I drew a design for my future wedding dress - to marry Aj from the Backstreet Boys of course - to have a big fancy white ballgown with copious amounts of REAL FRESH roses sewn directly on it. Isn't it wonderful how free our creativity was and still is when we just have fun!?!?!

[@mcwjes]

"For funsies" is my favorite reason and rainbow is my favorite color.

[@rd6203]

💗

[@E_FoxSnowspirit]

This reminds me of the chemise a la reinebow! I love the idea of extremely colorful historical clothes Also now I realllly want some 16th century dresses….

[@CandiceLemonSharks]

Morgan: I don't know where I'm ever going to wear this to anything... Me: GROCERY SHOPPING THO

[@JainMonroe]

Pride festival

[@CandiceLemonSharks]

@@JainMonroe queer breakfast cafe ( @morgandonner if you're ever in Chicago the folks at smack dab in Rogers Park would absolutely adore this dress (and they're only about 15 minutes off the freeway))

[@MalisDelnaria]

My friends and I used to get dressed up in (comfortable) cosplay and then go somewhere normal like a burger joint or the like. If it wasn't so hot where I live now I'd totally wear something like that to go shopping!

[@thecupthatcheers9763]

Also, maybe wear it back to the fabric store where you bought the fabric. I'm sure some of the staff were wondering what you were going to make with all that rainbow fabric!

[@becauseimafan]

@@thecupthatcheers9763 Ooh I like that idea!! And they'd probably love to see it! 🤩

[@xavierhubrecht7843]

Im literally dying, the reveal looked like a tampon commercial in the best way😂

[@themurrrr]

Me when she started to add the leopard spots: noooooo, whyyyyyyyy 🤦🏽‍♀️🤦🏽‍♀️🤦🏽‍♀️🤦🏽‍♀️🤦🏽‍♀️🤦🏽‍♀️ Me when I saw the endresult: ….. omg…. I love it. The spots really add something.

[@leannegander796]

I thought the exact thing. 😊

[@d.leighannbatemon3192]

Same here! I normally hate leopard print, but this really did make it more Lisa Frank, and how she added them was beautifully tasteful!

[@janicevisger497]

Oh my goodness, Morgan!! I made a white corset for our daughter's friend 2 years ago! It was definitely a project!! I loved the finish project!! I know what you mean with seeing the dark threads through the outer fabric! I used white in white, thankfully! The white fabric that I used: WHITE FLOUR SACK FABRIC!! I know! I love the white fabric woven look. I like the slightly heavier weight of it! That was my first time working with white boning! When I figured out how to use it, it was so much Fun working with the boning! Our daughter's friend loved it!! Unfortunately, I didn't get any pictures of her wearing it, but I do have pics of it on the mannequin.... I'm going to see if I can find one to post for you! I love you! You rock, girl!!! Thanks so much for sharing your sewing and sewing technique knowledge!!! ♡

[@stayshiny4775]

Never before have I thought of the words "tasteful" or "grown up" when it comes to the chaos of rainbows that is Lisa Frank cheetah print. AMAZING JOB, super cute and absolutely delightful!

[@sarahgiggles9444]

I had a total Bob Ross experience when you added the Lisa Frank leopard spots. My immediate reaction was "NOOOOO! It'll ruin the pretty rainbow!" But, as per usual with any bold move by Bob Ross, those leopard spots really do make the whole thing come together perfectly. I'm so impressed! Your dress turned out SO beautiful and fun!

[@mirandarensberger6919]

Occasions for wearing it: Today. Next Tuesday. Going out for coffee. Buying groceries. Thursday. While making your next video. Picking up a pizza for dinner. The list is endless! This is next-level history bounding, and also makes me regret never having learned to sew.

[@juliebeans7323]

It's never too late to learn.....I'm trying needle lace.....I have to take me glasses off to see what i'm doing, but i'm trying.

[@jonnalyhnwolfcatprill4580]

Another occasion for wearing it? Next time you are at Costume College!!!

[@OrthodoxMidwife]

Sewing channels on KZbin make me feel so creative. You don’t have to be a genius or sewing prodigy or make cool things. Love you guys 💜

[@loristein9555]

“I have to make decisions and I don’t like it.”

[@mirjanbouma]

Ugh, so relatable!

[@kme]

Mood 😔

[@loristein9555]

We should make t-shirts with it!

[@mirjanbouma]

@@loristein9555 I might actually do it.

[@HattielyEverAfter1995]

I felt that in my soul x

[@bianca_boop]

This is so cute! I especially love the spots on the lower half. There's no such thing as overdoing it when you're being inspired by Lisa Frank. And I definitely have made things that put a big smile on my face but that I'll probably never wear in public (such as my 50s inspired fit-flare dress out of novelty cotton fabric with 50s pinup girls on it).

[@KatieKat823]

This truly made me wonder what energy Shakespearean plays would have taken on if cocaine existed

[@Emily-ye1rj]

Or DMT

[@ItsJustLisa]

🤣🤣🤣

[@yobespierre]

chaos. they would have been chaotic fabulousity, and utterly AMAZING.

[@ameliaedwards5379]

Have you never seen/read midsummer night's dream?

[@KatieKat823]

@@ameliaedwards5379 Yes, but imagine that lsd trip had the power and energy of Lisa Frank's cocaine stash

[@astra1653]

Girl, you can wear this dress fully confident that you will instantly bring joy to everyone who sees you. ❤💚💜 And the spots just make the dress. I am living for those spots! A+, my dear.

[@beccas2665]

I am legitimately screaming about how good the bodice came out with the thread matching and the ribbon, I mean WOW I cannot wait to attempt recreating this, its such a great shape!!!

[@centaurora913]

Now you have rainbow hair!! I love the slow progression of mainly monochrome to bold colors😅 Now I think of you as one of the more colorful seamstresses on youtube (i rlly like it btw, makes me happy too).

[@ithartheghost]

23:19 is me coming out of the closet

[@yvettejones5323]

"This dress is just for funsies." Yes. Yes, it is and it is fantastic ❤️

[@silvanrose]

This is absolutely delightful! It makes my inner 90's kid squee. The spots totally make it, although I feel like a liberal spray of glitter is in order. As for where to wear it?? I feel like most Renaissance faires have some kind of "Day of Wrong" event where this would be absolutely at home.

[@Cationna]

*bumps fist on table* yes, glitter!! It needs either a cistern load of spray glitter or Angela Clayton level of minute sequin work!

[@cassievanbrunt7791]

@Silvanrose I love the renaissance gone wrong idea!! That sounds so fun.

[@vysgiyi]

I’ve never been into any kind of animal print but I totally agree without it it wouldn’t be a Lisa frank dress!!! (Although I might have gone the gauzy overlay/sparkles route instead) but I love the tie closure at the top and the ribbon you chose! So cute! I also love that you tried to match the gradient when you were seeing. I totally didn’t even think of that and it looks so good! Allows those other details to really shine! Amazing work! And I don’t know it seems like the perfect dress to go grocery shopping in! I probably would wear it everywhere!

[@0threnody070]

So I 100% need a dress like this immediately

[@erinnyren5564]

Oh. My. Lord! Did anyone else’s OCD heart start crying tears of pure joy when Morgan showed us how she color-matched the thread on the bodice!!! She is a QUEEN!

[@kotadawndragon]

Oddly enough, I think the rainbow dress NEEDED the spot detail at the bottom. I don't want to say the fabric was plain (hello, rainbow!), but it just needed something more. And boy did you ever deliver! This would have been the dress of my dreams when I was just a wee bratling. I was obsessed with Lisa Frank in the 90s and was (am) also REALLY into historical fashion. I can't sew worth a damn, but I really love researching it and watching it being made.

[@maryh8922]

Lisa Frank is a nightmare of a person and corporation, but the aesthetic is still super fun. Love the dress so much! Now I need the confidence to wear neon rainbows too. 💖

[@ruthie8726]

Yep, a real nightmare, sadly!

[@lizzyleek7942]

it's nice to know I'm not the only one who changes her mind 10 times before being happy, I love the colours, another gorgeous dress I'm adding to my projects

[@acampomft]

I absolutely adore this dress. I wasn't sold on the fabric, but it came together. It's so joyfully beautiful.

[@jenniferprice1036]

>Notification for new Morgan video >sees rainbow >IMMEDIATELY stops everything else Oh dang this turned out SO dang cuuuute! The colour-matched boning threads was SO dang satisfying, I made a very unladylike noise of appreciation LMAO Also the RAINBOW RIBBONS AGH- my inner ten year old is squealing in glee LOL I am forver going to use that centr back thread marking trick- ive been using chalk marking this whole time and its so easy to lose it, i dont know how i never thought of that!

[@ushere5791]

SAME!!!!!

[@ushere5791]

@@MorganDonner i'd wear it every day!!!!!

[@ten-chan1015]

This dress makes my eyes bleed and I kinda adore it. Like, it turned out amazing... I am a boring muted-colors-prefering person, so the colors are a bit much for me... but I still fully, completely, entirely adore the existence of this dress and may you have all the fun in the world with it XD

[@me1123581321]

When you put a video of the result of your inner battle of "to seam-rip or not to seam-rip" overtop of you talking us through the inner battle - dude, I felt that. I FELT that.

[@221B-n2x]

When you've got the Renaissance fair at noon but the pride parade is at 1 o'clock.

[@tdorn20000]

This dress makes my inner child so happy! I think you should go read stories to small children in your Princess Lisa Frank dress!

[@Cationna]

Ooh!!! That is a brilliant suggestion!!!!

[@mystery1317]

Me: “Lisa Frank, why does that sound familiar? 🤔” Morgan: *shows reference pictures* Me: “Never mind, I know EXACTLY where this is going 😂” This was a delight to watch! I’m currently working on a project that falls into the ‘joy of making’ category so I totally understood where you’re coming from!

[@angelwhispers2060]

⬆⬆⬆ Every 90s child watching this.

[@aliciacharline]

I just spent half an hour seam ripping applique on my current project because I stitched the inside to the outside. 😆 Nice to know I'm in good company.

[@helenm1085]

I do things like this far too often! I made a few cushion covers recently, thought I'd got them perfect and then noticed hadn't sewed one of them right sides together

[@peggymason7438]

I've seen several of your videos and am wowed by your skill, artistic sense, and abilities! I am an old seamstress, and went to a large urban high school with a fabulous sewing teacher. I took every sewing class she offered and made a fully tailored, lined, wool coat with bound buttonholes as a senior. But I've never done anything like what you do! You're amazing.

[@judithlashbrook4684]

I wish that I, and everyone, had the fabric, time and money (and that the earth had the ressources for everyone) to make dresses or other garments just for the heck of it with no intention of wearing them... However as this isn't currently the case.. I will enjoy this video and be grateful that it has inspired me to be more bold in my colour choices (not just Rachel-hobbit-core earth tones) and creative with my patterning, however I think I will be keeping to the more frugal use of fabric and utilitarian projects that speak more to me. Thanks for the ideas, inspiration and techniques!

[@katyb2793]

You know if you're short on fabric (I hear you, it's ridiculously expensive 😭) then how about just making the bodice, and wear it with a separate skirt, or even pants? Or give it a little peplum to mimic a dress. I really want to make a sleeping beauty in the woods/this dress kind of thing but...I have nowhere to wear it to. So trying to think of ways I could tone it down to be more wearable. And brown. I don't have any cottage core colours in my wardrobe haha

[@judithlashbrook4684]

@@katyb2793 hi thanks for your comment, I totally agree. I'm currently in the process of planning out the top only of Morgan's heraldic dress with one metre of wool fabric that I found in a charity shop. I'm hopeful that it will come out sort of Robbin hood style. And guess what.. it's brown!

[@katyb2793]

@@judithlashbrook4684 that sounds amazing!! I also buy a lot of my fabric from the op shop (and patterns!) I've found some lovely fabrics over the years. Good luck with it! I'm sure it'll turn out really lovely!

[@gorsime13]

my best friend and I are watching this video right now and we just started yelling and clapping when we saw your colour matched threads on the bodice. beautiful.

[@quycksylver4822]

You don't know where you'd wear it? Wear it EVERYWHERE--it's awesome!

[@DawnECauldin]

I love this format! I struggle with videos that are mainly voice over (I’m either out like a light or ADHD brain is off with the next “squirrel” lol) so this was really nice to watch your process and see it in real time. Less fancy + more real = 100% relatable 💕

[@andreasiegel-salhoff4901]

It's like you're wearing my 5 the grade math folder, and I am here for it. I love everything about this.

[@SuperNovaSirius]

Aaaah the leopard print on the bottom is SO COOL!!

[@franziskafreiermuth1030]

Wowzalabowza what a dress. Sometimes more IS more! Also, I love how much care you took with every detail even for such a funsies project. 🥰

[@MorganDonner]

Thank you so much!

[@holliegoode4109]

@@MorganDonner ò⁸⁸

[@fjolliff6308]

Ouch! I felt that fall. I would wear this dress everywhere. Grocery store, lunch at Perkins, Target and the local nature center. Museum? I'm wearing it. DMV, yes please! I'd have to bring the hem up a couple of inches, but I'd live in that dress!

[@victoriayeats1649]

What a beautiful dress! You have to wear it everywhere, my 4 year old is firmly of the belief that you are a real life princess and the amount of joy you would bring is unreal!

[@miippi]

Rather than using the textile medium, which can be really expensive, you can also use fabric softener mixed with the acrylic paint. I've used it several times and the paint is malluable on the fabric and doesn't chip off in the washing machine.

[@xebby669]

i definetly did NOT miss read the title and thought it said 1950s, anyways love your vids

[@ebunni5862]

Lol. Yeah, me either.

[@katetamsyn]

I saw your comment and was super confused because I had definitely read it as 1950s. Then I went back and checked, and it all made sense

[@susanrobertson984]

Nope. Nobody else did either. 🙄🙄

[@ebunni5862]

@@susanrobertson984 why you gotta be like that?

[@susanrobertson984]

@@ebunni5862 oh no no no. I also misread the title. I am rolling my eyes at myself. Sorry that didn’t come through!!!

[@rose_brier]

If you ever go larping it would be so cool to wear that and you could play the part of a fairy/something that makes rainbows and happiness!

[@Eloraurora]

Re: wine history, The Drunken Botanist is one of my favorite chill audiobooks. It hits that "knowledgeable enthusiast chatting about her favorite topic" sweet spot.

[@darkhorsehillfamilyfarm2148]

Ha, my husband bought me that book for my birthday 😂 i have no idea what he was implying 🤔

[@Eloraurora]

@@darkhorsehillfamilyfarm2148 "Given the role they play in creating some of the world's great drinks, it's a wonder there are any sober botanists at all!"

[@franlevaillant6749]

I've just rewatched this video particularly for the section starting 05:18 when you opened my eyes to using foam core board to help with taking patterns from existing garments; I can't wait to try it for myself!

[@ReneePowell]

The leopard print along the hem is AMAZING and really finishes the look. I was a kid in the 90s and have never stopped loving the Lisa Frank aesthetic. Beautiful execution!

[@candycoatedcactus]

For an inexperienced seamstress who has made a few things with patterns, hearing how you go about drafting a pattern is *fascinating*. The "instagram post" method where we see the amazing finished product is cool, but my favorite part is seeing how you and other creators actually go about making things. Your dress is incredibly extra and I love it. I had an LF jaguar diary so those spots are very nostalgic for me!

[@magome16]

Ok so now I want a colab from all the sewing youtubers historical Lisa Frank! BTW this is the cutest thing you have made and I love all your dresses. I love bright colors and and want to make something for my self like maybe the same top but with a split skirt and just past the knee so like a historically inspired romper type thing idk you have my mind spinning with ideas now.

[@brooklynbaby1987]

Yes! This needs to be a thing. All the costubers were doing Disney princesses a couple months ago. This needs to be the new thing. “Lisa Frank but make it * insert desired historical era *

[@jadeg1804]

This is essentially what I had in mind when I started my rainbow 17th century outfit! My result is rather more a historical take on modern Easter/circus- but I love it nonetheless! Fabulous work as always Morgan! Always a delight! Btw my mum is so grateful to you for teaching me how to do cross braids etc. She calls it fancy hair 😍

[@Rhaifha]

You just made me realize the weather outside is *great* and I should totally go read a book in the garden. As soon as this video is finished, haha.

[@Rhaifha]

Also, just like your tie-dye chemise a la reine; I *love* this project. Both of them are great!

[@Rhaifha]

Lastly, just a note, the music in the sponsor segment was a tad loud compared to your voice.

[@MorganDonner]

Woops, sorry! I try to make it different/distinctive so that you can tell when the sponsorship begins and ends, but I'll try to go a touch lower next time!

[@coriketo1159]

This dress could be used as a costume piece for if Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat casted Joseph as a woman. This is incredible and I love it so much

[@nicolejackson1781]

I was a little worried when you pulled out the paints but I think it just made the skirt so much better and more of a Lisa Frank vibe! It turned out amazing!

[@sarahferguson0]

Me too. At first I was like, no, don't do that, but the end result is so Lisa Frank. I love it.

[@KristinaHoneyHavenFarm]

I absolutely adore this bodice, especially with the ribbons. Talking about Lisa Frank takes me all the way back to high school in the early 80s.

[@ruthycranford8742]

I felt that wipeout at the end. Take care of yourself!

[@MayYourGodGoWithYou]

My first historical garb, made I two days for an SCA event I was invited to unexpectedly, was this basic Tudor style dress. Only I made it from a plain wool blanket. I had forgotten just how comfortable they are to wear (yes, I wore it in mundane life as well) and how stylish they look. The true beauty of historical garb is that you can use modern fabrics - though I stick to pure cotton, linen or wool, no polyester mixes - and make a stylish and comfortable dress that can easily be worn out in modern times. Think I will turn those 4m of cotton poplin into a Tudor style dress, boned with cable ties, which I can wear over my shifts or other underdresses, mix and match gives you much more choice. Thank you Morgan Donner, you have solved the dilemma of which style dress to see next, and it's time I alternate between simple Norman and simple Tudor style dresses in my daily life. I cannot thank you enough for solving this particular dilemma, I shall begin drafting the bodice pattern this afternoon.

[@amandawilliams2266]

Beautiful dress Morgan! Only one thing to note about acrylic paint ,the heavier you put it on fabric the more likely it is to chip and crack through washes .

[@MorganDonner]

Yep, for sure! I'll try to be super careful when washing this one.

[@keneshaswain6062]

Thanks!

[@LionDEmil]

short tip for putting these small texts in your videos, leave them a bit longer. there is this rule of thumb there you leave the text as long you need to read it three times out load in normal speaking speed :) Nevertheless, I LOVE the Dress XD

[@super_siri]

Seconded, I read fast and had to rewind it to finish reading what was written.

[@MorganDonner]

Sorry about that! I often add the quick tiny text as a lil joke or footnote, so I do 'em quick on purpose, like a little easter egg. BUT, I will try to make them a smidge longer/with less text in the future!

[@galli0]

I watch on 2x speed and tbh i dont even react fast enough to pause in normal speed 😅

[@kjtherrick4031]

Lisa Frank is going to be VERY jealous of your fun, rainbow history-bounding dress. The makeshift petticoat did make a positive difference. Thanks for sharing this unique project!

[@anna-katehowell9852]

This is one of my favorite Morgan projects-- right up there with the chemise a la rainbow! Did you have Lisa Frank school supplies in the 90s? I think everything I owned was either Pokemon, Harry Potter, or Lisa Frank.

[@MorganDonner]

Pretty much same here lol!

[@robinyoung6533]

Really cute idea. This is perfect for grocery shopping! Just an idea! OmG I’m responding as you fall into the creek!! I’m sorry I’m lol...thank you for leaving it in...🤬🤗😘

[@Cationna]

I really loved seeing your process!! It's so much more realistic, doesn't create this awed and ashamed expectation in me that every project should be perfectly planned out and the plan stuck to. But also, I just love seeing you work, yanno? Nothing more inspiring than watching someone else's gears spinning to such a glorious effect, and it makes for a more enthralling story with all those twists and turns lol

[@holzlastname1976]

Oh my it's definitely very Lisa Frank 💜💚💛🧡💗🦋and yes the spots set it off lol

[@mariannerady1137]

Never heard of Lisa Frank but oh dear, this dress is such a dream!

[@carolempluckrose4188]

That's 2 of us😄

[@mirjanbouma]

Three! 🙋‍♀️

[@maggiem6209]

Oh lord. My four year old self is SCREAMING in joy. I love the way the tucked skirt flares those striations of rainbow colors bigger the more you spin. Ugh. Yes. This is one of those things that will be living rent free in my brain.

[@samantha.redacted]

I loved the cool ceramicist kinda look you had while “planning”

[@maryappold1023]

An incredibly encouraging video. Seeing your process, the "think things through" comments, the moments of "welp, that could work, but my vision/intention looks different," and the heavy sigh of knowing you will undo and redo everything you just did, demonstrates the struggle with each project is real at EVERY skill level. Definitely diminishes the perfectionist/critic monster lurking in the corner to annoying white noise bug size.

[@ArrowOdenn]

Thank you for the bit where you showed how to use the garment to create a pattern, I'd love to see more of that! I also really enjoyed seeing your process and how you make changes as the garment progresses. You wear your black 'kirtle' dress a lot and I love it! I think you said it is from eShakti but do you remember the name of the original style? I'd love a red one! I don't think we ever had Lisa Frank in the UK, or if we did, it was after my childhood, but I enjoy the rainbow vibe! This is a little like your 18th century rainbow chemise and it's gorgeous. Splendid work as always.

[@MorganDonner]

Hello there! It's a bit old at this point, but I did a similar process using jeans in this video: kzbin.info/www/bejne/qZWqhomYZdaYaNU in case you'd like to see the process again on a different garment. Here's the eShakti dress: www.eshakti.com/productdetail.aspx?productid=CL0058137&Neckline=Wide%20Deep%20Square&Sleeve%20Type=As%20Shown&Length=Floor%20Length%20Dress Unfortunately they only offer it in black, otherwise I would have totally bought so many of them by now 😭

[@taracampbell2433]

@@MorganDonner Psst... put up an eshakti referral link so we and you can benefit :D

[@MorganDonner]

@Tara Campbell Oh, I did not realize they had e referral program! I will have to look into it, love their dresses.

[@taracampbell2433]

@@MorganDonner it's brand new as of July. Person you refer gets 25% off and referrer gets benefits of their choosing :D

[@felicitygee381]

I am a Brit too and I am struggling to place Lisa Frank, I mean, I remember the neon colours in my wardrobe....🤫

[@rfrolicarts]

If you don't have an event to wear it to, you need to just create the event yourself. This dress deserves a place in the sun!