I Made a "Merlin Monroe" Costume *forgive me lol*

Listen, when a good pun appears in front of you, you MUST seize the opportunity. When I saw the words 'Merlin Monroe', not only did I have a hearty chuckle and knee slap, but I knew that I had to bring it to life.
So alas, combining Marilyn Monroe with Merlin, this creation was born.
I REGRET NOTHING.
Anywho, please enjoy this journey of boiling living room temperatures, endless fabric fraying and horrible sunburns.
LOVE YA!
Tina: / tinasvintagegarb
The Pattern I Used: www.etsy.com/listing/98212751...
Patreon: / rachelmaksy
Insta: / rachel.maksy
Chapters:
00:00 Intro
00:55 Design & Materials
04:33 Cutting the Fabric
09:33 Gluing ze Stars
11:08 Spoon Break
11:20 Makin' the HAT
14:00 Decorating The Set
15:41 The Transformation!
18:58 The Reveal
19:40 Wrap-up & Bloopz
#marilynmonroe #cosplay #sewing

[@maja-ja-ja]

I bet saucy-Gandalf and Merlin Monroe have a secret book club where they gossip about yassified Dumbledore..

[@brandyjean7015]

🤣🤣🤣

[@maja-ja-ja]

@@brandyjean7015 I mean she even said "all the wizards hang out"! XD

[@Sincyn241]

With yassified Snape? I’m here for it!

[@karinaclloud999]

Dumbledor is even canonically yassified!

[@16taysia]

He's DEFINITELY naturally yassified😂😂😂 ​@@karinaclloud999

[@mannymoctopusREAL]

next we need MER-lin monroe, a mermaid wizard marilyn

[@AnnaReed42]

MER-lin mon-ROE, the mermaid merlin marilyn mommy

[@spencerjoplin2885]

_Yellowfin Prefer Ponds, The Seven Spear-Fish…_

[@petradegroot3578]

😂👍🏼 yes please

[@alexandraiova611]

Yes❤😂

[@Thisweekdayroom]

Marlin Monroe? 🐟

[@Abbe1133]

"nutritionally valueless" and she just gave us the nourishment and comfort we all needed lol. it turned out SO CUTE!!!

[@krystelanderson5443]

it's actually doctor ordered! "laughter is the best medicine" after all.

[@Sleipnirseight]

Oooh the use of a bra closure instead of a zipper has just revolutionized my approach to making clothes/costumes 🤯

[@sleepiestmoth]

The hilarity of Rachel calling her videos nutritionally valueless when in fact they're genuinely inspiring. Like this idea was a dumb pun/typo but she committed and the execution was flawless. Makes me wanna do art more

[@Thimbrethil]

Yeah, art is suppoused to bedone because it gives happyness.

[@DerpinaTheBrave]

Her chaotic creating that always ends in something amazing is what gave me the last push i needed to start sewing my own clothes. The inspiration to just give it a go and make what will bring you joy was exactly what I needed

[@azrani2023]

@@DerpinaTheBrave Absolutely same here!!! ❤ Hope your sewing journey fares well. Rachel never ceases to inspire me!!

[@maja-ja-ja]

this is giving me yassified Gandalf flashbacks and I'm _absolutely here for it_ !

[@gennyfer8]

Yassified Gandalf is my happy place.

[@fairyfarms]

nostalgiaaaaaa

[@maja-ja-ja]

@@gennyfer8 hard agree! XD

[@maja-ja-ja]

@@fairyfarms I know right!

[@johnathangrace1173]

RuPaul Gandalf is everything 😂😂

[@petitdangereux]

The term "yabbo hammock" is perfect and I am going to steal it. Also, I feel so validated knowing that even Rachel Maksy does hand sewing gathers. KZbinrs, they're just me fr.

[@anna_in_aotearoa3166]

I was looking to see if anybody else aside from me had immediately fallen in love with and happily adopted that particular wonderfully quirky neologism!! 😆 It's giving definite shades of the Aussie slang for Speedos ("banana hammock" or "budgie smugglers") 😂 Heheh yeah, I'd have to say Rachel and Ariel (of Hazariel Designs) are perhaps the costubers who I feel are most "approachable" in terms of coming up with truly crazy ideas and having relatable mishaps along the way? 😋 Although Morgan Donner's "shenanigan pants" are still one of my v fave designs in terms of madcap creativity & general coolness!

[@daalelli]

@@anna_in_aotearoa3166 The shenanigan pants are my favorite thing on the internet! Also, I just need to tell you that I bought a hammock in banana fabric strictly because of that slang making me laugh.

[@ashlynsminkey1578]

Rachel you’ve clearly reached a stage where you give no craps and are just doing what you want and I’m here for it 👏👏👏

[@anna_in_aotearoa3166]

Really love to see creators just doing what they love! The algorithm is a harsh mistress, and the pressure to constantly churn out more content must be extreme, so doing things where you can find actual fun & frolicking seems super-important to maintaining longevity & sanity...

[@hellyeah_ellajane]

Cursed and blessed are two sides of the same enchanted coin, my friend.

[@ThinWhiteAxe]

lol yes😂

[@AnnaReed42]

Blursed

[@maryssa_sings]

Now I want a novelty coin that says 'cursed' on one side and 'blessed' on the other.

[@mrtimnat]

the robe is giving Morgan le "Fray."

[@karowolkenschaufler7659]

good sir, I applaud you. 'tis an exellent pun, you made.

[@Acidfrog475]

Morgan le “Slay”

[@mirjanbouma]

Omg no get out! 😂

[@ambiguousaesthetic4170]

YESSSS

[@swordmother]

"what else I got in here? wizard shit..." absolute mood

[@xcangrejo]

Why is nobody talking about how STUNNING the platinum hair looks on you?? It looks amazingggg

[@parryyotter]

I know we are here for the punny costume, but the sunburn satchel strap and necklace outlines have greatly improved my mood. Thanks for taking one for the team 😂

[@k1tkat-kate]

Rachel toasts in the sun like a genuine redhead 😅

[@laurenpigott885]

agreed. lol. RIP your skin layers!

[@MrsBrit1]

Mine eyes were immediately drawn to the chesticle.😂 I am a fellow lobster in the sun. 😂

[@WolkeYume]

Last year I went to wedding in a lace dress.. you could later tell where the lace had holes and where my phone strap had been, so I feel Rachel's predicament a lot lol

[@reneebaus613]

I once put sunscreen on my face and arms and forgot to apply it to my chest, but I did touch it with the sunscreen on my hand. I had the perfect outline of a handprint on my chest for weeks 😅.

[@gleann_cuilinn]

your videos are NOT nutritionally valueless. fun and whimsy are so important :)

[@SusanneMBarrett]

Rachel, you are our chocolate fix for the day!!

[@DaimonLiza]

"I need to get Fray Check" Me, being a gremlin, thinking "burn it". The fabric was a perfect choice, looks very Merlin and also glamorous.

[@courtneyperry7659]

Yeah, I feel like burning the edges or zigzag stitching the edges would both be easier/cheaper solutions... But maybe I'm just biased against fray check.😅🤷🏼‍♀️

[@victoriousone4867]

Okay first of all the whole thing turned out great! Second of all, the dichotomy of that dress being so frikken cute but also made of the most uncomfortable fabric ever...I feel like there's a metaphor here somewhere.

[@sylviapage61]

The execution here is incredible. both marilyn AND merlin are so well visually signified that ppl at a halloween party could actually probably guess the pun p easily

[@terpinator24]

Yaaasss! I second this!

[@katszulga1888]

Did I click on this somehow reading the title as "Marlin Monroe" expecting some sort of fish based glamour star? Mayyyyybe. Still not disappointed.

[@mirjanbouma]

Maybe that's the next silly project!

[@pauletier62]

I am so happy, that I am not the only one. xD

[@eldritchselachii]

oh thank goodness it wasn't just me

[@Fakan]

Don't give her any ideas. 😄

[@CollaborativeDog]

Play and alternate universes are everything and exactly why I come here. ❤❤ You don't take you or your "mission" too seriously, putting the inspiration and journey at the forefront. I love this so much.

[@E_FoxSnowspirit]

Anyone else ever find themselves watching Rachel Maksy and thinking “if this content got anymore exciting, I don’t think I could handle it”?… Because same

[@junoantaresofficial]

How dare you apologise for this, from the thumbnail this is going to be the best!!

[@butterflies817]

I can't overstate how much the Marylin transformation with the beard and moustache fills my heart with glee and giddy laughter

[@essirockarmen9799]

“A costume based purely on a pun I saw on the internet”, this is why I internet 👏

[@kaytemnorwood]

I love unhinged wizard sewing content.

[@lauramathews3151]

Delightful. I feel like this gives Merlin from Disney's Sword In the Stone goes to Pride, or perhaps a red carpet.

[@haresgonnahate]

YES!

[@adahusten2188]

I hope your sunburn heals quickly and without too much discomfort ❤.

[@scafleet]

Plain Noxema, slathered on affected areas, always works for me.

[@ghostlynightingale7]

Aloe vera stuff with lidocaine is the best stuff ever because it helps with your sunburn heal and pain relief

[@doyle0915]

Sunscreen is life!!

[@llandriell]

@@doyle0915 seize them!!

[@sashashashashaaa]

This kind of content is actually the most valuable- it’s unique, creative, and you’re putting real effort into your craft, which makes it enjoyable to watch. Most content I see now is either reactions to other content, purely sales, or little to no effort. Your channel is great!

[@Familylawgroup]

I think this would be magical in a winter faux fur type design. You could make a matching faux fur lined cape.

[@sierra8386]

Gandalf's hat in the corner gives the impression that he stayed the night 👀

[@virginiacardinal9563]

And he is still upstairs

[@allylambert8470]

I recently discovered using a hot knife to cut + heat seal synthetic fabric, and it was also a tinsely fabric. Works great, I recommend it.

[@k1tkat-kate]

oooh, that sounds much easier. Did you still need a mask against fumes?

[@hop775]

That’s an amazing tip! Thank you!

[@mrs_mothra547]

​@@k1tkat-kate I would think so ....

[@ED-cs9cc]

or pinking shears!! its basically just zigzag scissors and it keeps loose fabric from fraying buy shortening the length of each individual “edges”

[@chanboubou9245]

​@@ED-cs9cc works on most " more natural" fabrics, but not sure it would on that one?

[@laniinla2354]

The storyline of the reveal was 10/10!!!

[@alexareed4102]

Rachel: "It's pretty simplistic" *glues on a million stars* 😂😂

[@pearface5370]

Half an arm and a dragon teeth on the floor, Rachel was here!

[@lolanurmanova9247]

the Gandalf cosplay video was my comfort video before but I think this one is giving it a run for it's money😂

[@lesliemoiseauthor]

This!

[@Piyratheon]

Same! I loved that one, but this is even better!

[@Nanenna]

When you first showed off the fabric I was like "Oh, shot silk! Very fancy" and then very quickly no, I realized it is not. I'm very sorry, that looks miserable. Glorious costume, I love it so much! It's amazing!

[@ecl1psed_st4r]

Have to say these specific videos are so cozy, its like a friend asking you to hang out to be silly together 🎉

[@NotUlpoadingAnything]

Not sure if anyone in the comments already recommended this, but pinking shears are your friend when dealing with fray-crazy fabric. They cut in a zig-zag and makes it harder for the weave to unravel.

[@nverse87]

Came to the comments to see if anyone had recommended pinking shears yet. I remember playing with my mom's as a kid, to her dismay. It was one of many lectures I received about not using the good scissors 😅

[@carolinedelisle589]

I made this pattern years ago in a red silk chiffon and silk lining to go to the opera at the Met. The gathering is definitely easier with very lightweight fabric.

[@jessierudolph4179]

I was gonna say something similar. I think it definitely has to do with the fabric weight and that shimmer fabric looked a little THICC.

[@akhagee4707]

This one would have benefitted from angling the sides of the panels. Little less fabric to put in the gathers. I assume that's what went wrong g with the yabbo hammock parts too. Just too thick to gather into the space.

[@kimberlybenedict]

I am sooooo amazed by your talent! You always tackle the most difficult projects and they turn out stunnnnnnning!!! 🌟💫🌟💫🌟💫🌟💫🌟

[@fikanera838]

I made that same dress for my daughter to wear to a wedding about fifteen years ago. It's so flattering! You look absolutely stunning! 🌟💫🌟

[@StrawberrySam]

This should be your drag persona!

[@carlytoutant3753]

DRAG means Dressed As A Girl. So she is going in DRAB😂

[@hanna-mjus8584]

The big beard and bright red lipstick combo is absolutely glorious😂

[@leahlee2937]

This is amazing. I made my partner sit and watch the reveal with me. Also, that's the pattern that I used for a dress for my 30'th birthday party dress. Loved it!. Vogue patterns are NOTORIOUSLY so much smaller size wise than others. Used a different one for my wedding dress and had to INCREASE the pattern 4 sizes to get it to fit.

[@TomoyoTatar]

this is what I wanted from the internet

[@jamiepierce5247]

Absolutely zero forgiveness needed. I think this is EXACTLY what we all needed. *Throws all the blessings I can upon you*

[@Missyshenanigan88]

There is NOTHING. DO YOU HEAR ME MAKSY? NOTHING to apologize for!!

[@imcnagpc2]

Wow! Who knew Rachel was good at makeup too? She must have been a theater girl.😊😊

[@BETAmosquito]

Lol, for a hilarious meme costume, it looks gorgeous. It's crazy how much that eye makeup suits you, stunning

[@tayet6875]

NUTRITIONLESS?! My soul has been fed, re-hydrated. Reconstituted, even. I adore you and everything about this.

[@lesleyyoung5730]

Best way to start a weekend off right, is to start it off with a Rachel video! 😄

[@jessm.porthos]

I support this statement!

[@alphaqueer]

As a new sewist w/ a lot of perfectionism freeze it's actually really reassuring to see someone you look up to to be honest about their mistakes and shortcuts!

[@sillydisco.]

I absolutely ADORE how often Dela - Johnny Clegg has been popping up in my life lately! Thank you for having spectacular taste in movies.

[@ThinWhiteAxe]

I really appreciate the set dressing segment! It's so cool to see how you create atmosphere with a few simple elements.

[@TomWDW1]

I'm not trying to be an "Um Actually" here, just offering a pointer ... When you're doing the 'pen on a string' circle thing, the string needs to be as close to the tip of the pen as possible. Having it on the "butt" end means it wobbles and the line is squiggly :-)

[@MissCaraMint]

This is true. I learned the hard way.

[@addeydominguez2566]

I’ve been watching Rachel for a very long time, and this was one of the best videos- def one of your top ten! I love how you just show us it’s totally okay to play and be as whimsical as we wanna be. In hard times, Rachel always pulls through to make things fun. the sewing video/costume pun format is one of my favorite kinds of her videos ❤❤

[@ushere5791]

as someone who dresses as a pun every halloween, i approve this video! XD you did a wonderful job, rachel--my bestie and i howled laughing our way through it! love the final dress, make-up, hat, and beard!

[@damealeta3541]

The Frodo Puppy: Adorable. The Costume: Inspired. The Outro: Gimme all the silliness you have, woman! LOL

[@AnaPerunika]

I keep insisting my d&d barbarian dwarf lady character has a beard and my boyfriend disagrees, justice for bearded ladies!

[@anna_in_aotearoa3166]

Sir Pterry would concur, his Discworld dwarf ladies all had beards you could smuggle a rat-on-a-stick in!

[@16196166]

the wig hair sticking out of the closet door at the start of the transformation sequence is pure Rachel cozy chaos and I am here for it

[@mrs.knecro7044]

That fabric!! It’s so pretty but sounds like such a nightmare to work with. It’s giving flash backs to sexy Gandalf 😂🤣

[@nondisclosureable]

If you are ever in the mood to torture yourself with that fabric again, a small tip. A heated craftknife - aka a woodburner with an exacto blade tip does wonders for cutting it out and sealing your cut lines in one move by fusing that edge. I usually work over sacrificial cardboard with it because it will melt my cutting mat, occasionally I'll do a silicone mat but those can be cut by the blade itself and I don't like damaging them in that way. I do keep a silicone mat nearby so I can set the tool down safely while it's hot.

[@Amelia-pp4wm]

That does sound safer than my approach, which is to light a candle and then slowly pass the cut edge through the heat column to melt the cut edges so they fuse. It's not super precise, but it does feel satisfying 😅

[@calliewillett3635]

Oh my gosh, I was sooo waiting for the classic Marilyn 'Happy Birthday Mr. President' in the beard and the moustache! 😏

[@kittybobblehead]

This mashup is absolutely the best thing on KZbin. Please Miss, may I have some more?

[@MsShellectable]

With that respirator on, you sound like you're doing some deep sea dressmaking, and I'm here for it. The dress is the the perfect mashup of Marilyn's vavavoom and cosmic magic. And the beard? Just the right amount of freak show to complete the look.

[@maja-ja-ja]

I loved the saucy Gandalf cosplay back in the day.. Merlin Monroe is giving that exact vibe! XD

[@ellielewis3185]

honestly the saucy gandalf vid is one of the greats

[@maja-ja-ja]

@@ellielewis3185 I absolutely agree! XD I frequent it whenever I need a laugh

[@anna_in_aotearoa3166]

I've never been able to understand why that one seems to be one of Rachel's less-watched vids?? 🤯Certainly those of us who did watch it ALL seem to return to it on at least an annual basis! 😂 Definitely one of her best in terms of fascinating makeup transformations & just general hilarity....

[@maja-ja-ja]

@@anna_in_aotearoa3166 exactly! if I'm bored or don't know how to cheer myself up, it's my absolute go to :D

[@tbella5186]

Puns, and sewing? Yes please

[@starlite156]

That fabric is sooo pretty and i love the stars and the little hat. Someone may have already mentioned it but when using fabric that frays that badly it really helps to cut out your pieces with pinking shears. You can also overcast the edges and then you won't have to use all your fray check.

[@Carole1989]

Yay! A new video to enjoy while working through my endless pile of mending and alterations! Thanks for making this fun ❤

[@samanthagirly3350]

Rachel! Can we please get a costume calendar as merch! I think it would be so fun, easy for you, and it can show off your amazing looks

[@funnyfriend14]

I second this!

[@emilyflavell1658]

I'm so into the tiny party hat 😍 Happy Birthday Merlin

[@leahwilson9152]

Amazing. Wonderful. Blursed. Top tier content. I could NOT stop laughing as soon as the beard/mustache were applied. Loving the dual chrome fabric!

[@Caldella]

I was so goofily excited to see the title of this video! I'm getting back into art myself, and I've noticed that I feel more inspired and encouraged to finish the "silly," comedic pieces versus the more "serious" or significant ones. It's encouraging to see projects that are just fun.

[@deelorean2956]

That fabric with the stars is actually super cute though. And I will always support a good pun!

[@stardustsupernova]

Yessssssss our crafty queen has blessed us with another unhinged masterpiece ✨✨✨

[@wendyreynolds8940]

The fabric is really pretty, but I ITCH FOR YOU. Bless you for taking one for the team. Sunburn + unbreathable (probably flammable) petroleum-based pseudofabric + spirit gum and faux facial hair + SUMMER = Suffering for Your Art!!!!!! 💓💓💓💓💓💓💓💓

[@Littlej410]

The stars are so pretty on the dress! I think the volume helps give the dress that fantasy vibe of a merlin.

[@moonbasket]

This would be such a fun drag character concept

[@scarlettkielle6364]

I love it when a new Rachel video comes out on a day when I want to get Sewing done, really motivates me and helps me be a little more okay with the fact that sometimes, it doesn't go to plan 😂 loved this though, she is flawless and amazing and the itchiness of the fabric was worth it's magical abilities ❤

[@oliwiamatylda8258]

the way the labels on ur apothecary just keep trying to run away... love it

[@oriaocean9176]

As a straight italian witchy woman from NY who (sometimes*) identifies as; a fabulous gay NY Italian designer gentleman (thanks to Uncle Enzo), I was so hoping that you're Merlin hat would be "fascinator-ish" and it twas! And it is! And we ARE in fact LIVING for it! We'll done luv! And also; greetings from NY! 🗽

[@katetorres2500]

i read this as marlin monroe. like the fish with the sword nose

[@zucchinigreen]

😂

[@maudline]

This will be the new series.. it’s been awhile since “butt naked vintage” so we are due a new one 😂😅

[@checkerspotfarm3927]

I scrolled down thinking, tell me I am not the only one expecting a fish xD

[@laikacomehome]

The energy you have whenever you wear a fake beard, the half closed eyes and the air kisses 🤣ily so much!! I hope the sunburn heals soon 💗✨

[@bunnybgood411]

Rachel, you are so creative and your videos are so much fun! You are one of my favorite content creators on KZbin.

[@Saxinful]

I think the bodice needs to be gathered more at the top and bottom, thats why it's so weirdly balloony. That and then ironed in place would keep that volume less unruley

[@user-gn7ol4jy9o]

Hard to forgive you for something the world should be adoring you for. 😝

[@taranian]

Your editing and storytelling are absolutely fantastic, as always. Thank you for everything you bring to this platform!

[@jamieg6173]

The posing and the makeup were so spot on omg

[@TSIRKLAND]

Absolutely adorable. Your Marilyn makeup was great; really captured her eyes! Any time you do a "likeness" makeup, you have an incredible eye for using highlight and shadow to turn your face into someone else's recognizable face. It's a great talent / skill that always shines through to me! (A professional makeup artist who is NOT super adept at those kinds of transformations, so is super impressed with those who are!)

[@Ourgrenni6164]

Thank you for explaining the pun because here in England, Marylin and Merlin do not sound the same 😂

[@akhagee4707]

They don't sound the same here either... unless you have a heavy accent and mispronounce merilyn.

[@Efqqq32]

This cheered me up immensely. I love when talented creators commit to the bit and its just ✨magic

[@tarry_ny]

Honestly your powers of transformation through makeup alone make me think you are a true sorceress, it is nothing short of magical!!

[@Dev-ld4gi]

Another Rachel classic! A tip on the bulky gathering: your gathers will lay much flatter and give a less cupcakey skirt if you make them smaller. I love gathering by hand, and I make my stitches about 1/4” wide. Looking at those technique, I’m guessing your gathers verge on 1/2”, which makes them bulky, unable to lay flat, and more likely to have pieces of the skirt get stuck in the seam distorting the skirt further ❤️

[@anna_in_aotearoa3166]

Thank you for sharing some wisdom! I too struggle with handling gathers in a way that turns out even minimally flattering, esp around waistline & bust, so knowing what to try is a big help! 🙏

[@Dev-ld4gi]

@@anna_in_aotearoa3166 aww yay! Yes I make my gathers as small as possible. For light weight fabrics, I even do 1/8” gathers. The smaller it is, the more evenly the fabric gathers up and it’s so much easier to sew over the tiny ridges than it is to sew over the big mountains that end up stacking more like pleats. Good luck with your next project!

[@missmarypoppins9191]

Rachel you are my comfort watch 💖 I’ve been going back and rewatching your videos, because you always bring the coziness, goofy vibes and vicarious productivity. Love you and thank you 😊

[@lilykatmoon4508]

This was so fun ❤. You really nailed that way she’d tilt back her head, look through the bottom of her eyes, and purse her mouth. What a wonderful, wacky idea! Thanks for taking g along for the ride.

[@whylashes8433]

Rachel is the bestie making our inside thoughts tangible precious treasures. Look at this gift 👌🏾

[@iRemsCouch]

No apologies necessary, thank you for serving

[@itwasrightthere]

Thanks for explaining the portmanteau, I thought it was going to be Merlin and James Monroe. My mistake.

[@jasminwilhelmsen3216]

this is why, this is why i LOVE RACHEL MAKSY AND THIS CHANNELL!! Quality content like this and the gandalf transformation

[@piano_hoarder]

Omg you finished your makeup and your facial expressions were instantly golden age actress. Fantastic job, you are aMaZiNg at copying other looks!

[@minnie7783]

finally, a worthy successor to sexy gandalf (my favorite video)