Making a Gingerbread Dress! *out of foam and curtains*

h'yellooooo and happy holidays!! For my last project of the year (holy wh-aaaTT), I wanted to put aside my indifference for Christmas and make a gingerbread dress! I had this design sitting in my brain for far too long, so it was time to see if I could translate it into real life. So naturally I grabbed some foam, curtains, and caulking. As you do.
ANYWHO, lots of mad experimenting going on in this video and some pleasant surprises!
I love you all and SEE YOU NEXT YEAR (hyuck hyuck hyuck)
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Chapters!
00:00 Intro
01:38 Design Phase
03:55 Making the Pattern
06:11 Sewing ze Bodice
08:29 Mad Scientist Time
15:13 Sleeves & Skirt
19:37 The Icing!
21:18 The Reveal
21:49 Wrap-Up & Bloopz
#gingerbread #upcycling #upcycle

[@rachelmaksy]

Haallloo!!!! Just letting you know that better captions will be up hopefully within a few hours. K ENJOY I LOVE YOU BYE

[@sylvester452]

I was wondering what was up with those xD hope you got a refund for that!

[@bravehearticus]

Rachel, I wish you a wonderful Christmas. Amd thank you for making me laugh throughout 2022. Much love to you xx

[@madzabinga8382]

You're pregnant, aren't you?

[@tbella5186]

Your videos are all the joy. We kindred souls that must dredge up Christmas spirit from the depths of our Spooky Souls!

[@UnapologeticallyLexi]

Please check out my comment to you on this video!

[@allis_o2628]

Hear me out: Gingerbread house handbag to go with this dress :3

[@janellkendall12]

I second this

[@bobbyjoe6365]

Yes

[@TheMightyFuChan]

Fun fact, funeral homes will use coffee grounds to cover up smells if you know what I mean

[@celestethompson4891]

Yes 🙌

[@lilja1738]

GENIUS

[@CavySong]

Old lady cake decorator here, putting the tip inside the piping bag can eliminate having to hold the tip on. You can also put one part of the nozzle inside the bag and the screw on part over the metal tip. You are too fantastically cute!!!!

[@trinkab]

Omg Yes!!! I came to the comments to find this! It was giving anxiety as I watched her squeeze the caulk into the bag without the tip inside!

[@0meAcat1]

Lmfao craftspeople welcome

[@hanC21317]

Hello fello baker ❤ Was thinking the same thing 😂

[@Whyamishittingrainbows]

Yes the baker part in me was internally screaming! No hate though for Rachel

[@camouflagejumpsuit]

Thanks! In case I ever do this. Not gonna! Haha

[@kaitlynyates1826]

Note for future Rachel if she sees this comment. COFFEE GROUNDS! They give a nice texture without getting sticky or having a weird smell.

[@trishagudeman1648]

But doesn't coffee smell like coffee? I sound super dumb asking lol

[@kaitlynyates1826]

@trishagudeman1648 they smell like coffee but I'd rather that then whatever perfume is put in kinetic sand

[@theekatspajamas]

@@trishagudeman1648 they said no weird smell, not no smell at all

[@CosnerCoPiloting]

What about Salt or plain normal sand?

[@grimmaulkin]

@@CosnerCoPiloting I think sand would be the best option. Since salt can dissolve.

[@FaeoreNeko]

First time ever watching this person as a youtuber and I'm super struck with how genuine she is. Maybe it's because I'm high, but I don't sense much overacting. I am getting serious true light vibes.

[@13LavenderRose]

Oh no, she's like this all the time and it's so refreshing and wonderful and wholesome 🥰

[@mirjanbouma]

Welcome! This is he olde standard issue Rachel Maksy. We love the lighthearted ✨whimsy✨ here.

[@madscientistenby9572]

Every time I think she can't top her last wacky creation.... She goes and does it again

[@itwasagoodideaatthetime7980]

ROTFLMAO! 🤣 Yep that's our girl Rachel alright. Queen of the Kooky Ideas. 🤪👑🤣

[@emosasukelover222]

for the texture to save you from glue and the awful kinetic sand next time, take a ball of tinfoil and roll it /all/ over the foam. it's what we use when we make minuature buildings. can also use modeling putty and a paper towel by covering the foam in putty and dabbing in with a paper towel. Studsonstudios here on youtube is quite helpful with foam techniques ngl. It came out very very cute tho rachel!!

[@juliarockwell1802]

As someone who just worked tech for our city’s nutcracker, I vote that this is the new inspiration for the costumes for Mother Ginger and her children

[@E42545]

Also pro tip for wrapping yourself- tape one edge of the plastic wrap (and then later the duct tape) to a door frame, hold the other side parallel to your torso and then wind yourself into it. (like you’re doing the yo-yo swing dance move but your partner is a sheet of PVC)

[@junoantaresofficial]

Thank you so much for this!!! BRB making Kratos armor!!

[@E42545]

@@junoantaresofficialyou are so welcome! For sure my biggest brain moment after years of struggle 😂

[@mirjanbouma]

You are a genius!

[@candlerunner]

WHOA this turned out so cool!! would be fun to do a whole gingerbread knight with the armor like this

[@georgier9151]

I don't recall if this is a thing within the show, but the vibes of this are very reminiscent of Dimension 20's A Crown of Candy! (Game of Thrones but what if they were all animate food).

[@candlerunner]

@@georgier9151 oh yea for sure!! not a crossover I would’ve thought of but that totally makes sense

[@Krystology]

Rachel's sort of "bah humbug" meh about Christmas makes me feel so much better about my feelings about the holiday as well. It's so important to validate that not every holiday is for everyone. 💜

[@amb163]

Same.

[@happinesss2]

Wasn't expecting that but it was nice. I love the holidays but I appreciate her 00s-emo-all-year-round-halloween-lover dislike of a cheery Christmas haha

[@PetyrEyvind]

Same here. I'm not a massive Christmas fan so it was refreshing to hear.

[@KTplease]

A very Meh-rry Day to you all! I think a lot of us aren’t really feeling cheery this year because of looming financial stress, so we’ll just Meh our way through it and enjoy the pie. 😁

[@momox001]

How can someone validate this sentiment in real life?

[@virginiahuber20]

This was such a creative use of different materials, I love it! The caulk especially looks just perfect for icing. Since you seemed to be struggling a bit with the piping, for future reference: put that larger plastic piece (the coupler) inside of the piping bag before putting in the icing/caulk. You can then screw on the piping nozzle of your choice. This should make it so you have better control over the bag and don't have to worry about it oozing out above the nozzle! Apologies if someone else brought this up earlier, watching this just gave me vivid flashbacks to my own piping-bag-learning-curve struggles 😆

[@victoriagentry8947]

I gotta say I looooove your hair being red! The dark was ok but the red really seems to suit you on almost a spiritual level.

[@starsandsuch7778]

YES AMEN

[@MothGirl007]

Facts!

[@heatherinparis]

Couldn't agree more!

[@bcgrote]

As we've learned this year, a tiny waist is an illusion. If there is a way to make your hips bigger/flouncier, that makes the waist look smaller. Hip pads ahoy! This looks so adorable!

[@petrichord]

I know that Rachel gets stressed when she has to take another week on a project, but I really love when she does because it means we're gonna get something truly special. I think the extra time is worth it, and now I wanna make gingerbread clothes! This turned out so cute!

[@blissbillo9603]

Me too! I'd much rather have more footage and a less stressed Rachel!

[@mala3isity]

Love how this came out. Ooooo, dessert dress idea for Spring! Strawberry Shortcake dress! Cake bodice with strategically strawberries and the icing/whipped cream in between. Not sure about the skirt, maybe pink underskirt with 2 layers of tulle and then a lace overskirt with the back bustle? Gathered skirts, all of them. Abby, Morgan and Bernadette can help with the bustle part. ;) Almost forgot...Merry ,merry and Happy, happy to you & yours. Thank you for sharing your life. Can hardly wait for more.

[@kaylamiller1572]

Me: Yay, Rachel Maksy video! Friend: Is this the only reason you know that it's Friday during holiday break? Me:... maybe??

[@dmp1177]

Omg same

[@tbella5186]

Always a pleasant surprise

[@abigailw7146]

It really do be a saturday friday

[@Cassiterit3]

If you drape the ruching over your form, it might take the shape of your bodice better :) Or just thrift an actual bra and cannibalize the cups to put the ruching over, then the shapes are already built for you. The corset turned out so fantastic!! Toasty cookie cuteness.

[@ThisisTHEmarisa]

The addition of the dark brown to the "cookies" was *chef's kiss.* I was so impressed with how quickly it added dimension!

[@celiacolladorivas548]

Rachel is a beautiful human being/craft goblin

[@the_angry_empath]

Watching while I panic-wrap gifts! 🎶Seasonal saddies are for seasonal baddies🎶

[@Uhohlisa]

Why panic? I haven't even started wrapping lmao

[@d011p4rtz]

" I'm not the biggest fan of Christmas/I cant stop hissing at christmas music" "seasonal saddies for seasonal baddies" and countless more relatable quotes on top of vintage sewing content is exactly why I'm subbed 🙃

[@noaccount2494]

mood

[@ColdxFeet]

the bodice came out so cute! I've used caulking on fabric before and it's so fun! (if a bit messy.) If you ever wanted to do this sort of thing again but didn't want white "icing" you can totally buy clear silicone caulk and add some oil paint to it. :) I did this for cosplay, I had to make a hat that looked like melting chocolate, and it worked like a charm.

[@greatauntlizbethg9137]

Noted. Thx.

[@courtneywalsh9780]

Okay but, this is such a “Whoville Who-Bilation” Christmas Ensemble. Martha-May eat your heart out! Happy Holidays Rachel!!

[@audreydoyle5268]

You Aussie, Brit or Irish?

[@UnapologeticallyLexi]

I know you get A LOT of comments, so you won’t see this, but if you do, I wanted to say that your videos are so helpful to me. Not only do you have me thinking out of the box and being proud of my “weird” ideas (that turn out awesome), but you inspire me. Also, I have depression, PTSD, and anxiety. When I have a physical flashback, or my anxiety is through the roof, or I have no energy to get out of bed, I watch your videos, and they truly cure me within minutes. Thank you so much for what you do! You truly are wonderful, and an AMAZING creator!

[@annafantasia]

This is the absolute loveliest comment, I hope Rachel sees it

[@BelaCurcio]

Rachel has been supplying this for me all pandemic long I stg nothing cheers me up like her videos

[@grittykitty50]

Rachel is an accidental genius. I can ALWAYS depend on her to make me belly laugh.

[@karakurie]

Omg, same. Her videos are the only ones I can watch that help me calm down when my anxiety comes knocking. Like right now XD She has a magic I haven't seen from any other youtubers tbh. Whimsical + chill

[@kiwin7119]

@@karakurie When I watch Rachel's videos, I want to start a project I've been putting off.

[@heroesofhers]

Rachel hating Christmas does NOT make sense with my cozy, whimsy, Maksy-cinematic-universe fantasy 😭😂😂❤❤❤

[@marketawilezinska8817]

Come on, Halloween and Christmas just don't mix well. Didn't we learn anything from the Nightmare before Christmas? 😀

[@emericcson123]

You're either a Halloween leaning person or a Christmas leading person and as a fellow Halloween leaning person, I understand her lol. I appreciate Christmas, but it gets on my nerves so much more than Halloween ever could bc winter lol. I was just thinking how much my whole being loves fall, but my body/mind just does not get along with winter.

[@CCupcakeFace08]

I have to disagree, I am a Halloween girlie through and through(I shop at spirit Halloween for everyday clothes for all year round); but I love to coziness and nostalgia that the Christmas season brings. I love old school, vintage Christmas vibes and will listen to the nat king cole Christmas album all day. So I’m Halloween first, but I am also a Christmas lover.

[@heroesofhers]

@@CCupcakeFace08 me too!! but I LOVE Halloween Rachel and can appreciate her having winter to unwind from all the energy she puts into her spooky season videos 🥰 I just imagined her being a Christmas gal too! haha

[@E42545]

@@CCupcakeFace08same here, but probably Christmas first if I had to pick. Basically late September~January is peak creative outlet and nostalgia for me 😂 I think you can love both equally but the majority of people tend to favor one thanks to- hot take- to a certain degree anyway our general societal pressure to define one’s aesthetic/interests. The people I know who love and celebrate both heavily don’t generally fall into *any* singular point of interest

[@olgaremesow5212]

New character unlocked - a ginger bread fairy! Gorgeous! 😍 And with a freshly baked mince pie, a cup of tea, my cat acting like a heating pad and a new Rachel video, I can't imagine a better start for any day but especially for Christmas Eve.

[@Foxhardt]

This turned out so hecking cute!! I just wanted to let you know, maybe just to add to your crafting arsenal, foam clay squeezes through frosting tips and makes awesome, lightweight frosting bits! Thank you for all of your videos this year, Rachel! You bring a smile to mine and so many others faces. I hope you have a wonderful rest of your year! ♥♥♥

[@E42545]

Saw the IG post an hour ago and was like “‘amazing this is the exact type of hair tutorial I want”. We also get an entire costume build??? The true gift of Christmas tbh

[@arrianachavez5011]

I always used to hate winter and Christmas but I started incorporating more aspects of hygge into my life during this season and it’s really helped me look forward to it. Basically just intentionally engaging in lots and lots of warmth, blankets, oversized fluffy sweaters, candles, sweets/hot cocoa, and knitting. I also reserve some of my favorite movies and shows to only this time of year, so that helps a lot too.

[@camouflagejumpsuit]

Oh that sounds so nice! Hygge never heard of it, but I bought myself a fluffy soft sweater and 2 puffy coats and wearing them makes me feel so happy 😊

[@kiwin7119]

@@camouflagejumpsuit I think hygge is intentionally adding "coziness" to your space. "Coziness" is the closest word I can think of in English, but hygge includes scents, vibes, any aspect of your home.

[@camouflagejumpsuit]

@@kiwin7119 I'll take some more cozy🤗 who doesn't like cozy

[@angb6616]

Merry Grinch-mas Rachel. 😆🎄 And happy birthday to Nick. 🥳 Thank you for the cuddle break w Frodo and the winter scenery. 💝💝💝 The dress turned out pretty good, agree that the breast area needs some fine tuning. Someone else suggested a big bow to fix the space in the back and I think that’s be stinkin cute. 😌 Maybe a Victorian style Snow Queen for the New Year??

[@evilinc333]

A tip from a daughter of a ballet customer and ballet dancer herself, one of the best ways to gather tulle if you want to use a machine (and the way that is used in tutu making) is to zig-zag over fishline cut to the length you need, gather it by pulling on your line (tie loops at the end). Then you can optionally steam your gather, pin your tulle into place, zig-zag over the same stitch line for the gather, cut the line out at the end and pull it out. and do this for all your layers. This is an especially useful tip if you are trying to recreate a romantic (or platter) ballet tutu, which is sewn in tiered layers onto a basque to give it volume. I can be intimidating at first, but once you get the hang of it, it is one of the fastest ways to gather tulle, and can even be done with multiple pieces of tulle stacked together.

[@Lauren_P_]

Christmas is really hard for a lot of people. It’s ok to be sad or whatever you’re feeling. ❤ the video.

[@nekonyx]

Would you ever consider videos where you revisit old projects and take another pass at them or put more time into them to refine them into items you'll like more or to see how you've skilled up?

[@maudline]

I always think Rachel could make a series out of that ‘Mending Maksy Time’ or something 😃

[@greatauntlizbethg9137]

I think she's more likely to cannibalise them, but I too would like to see some of those

[@zephiel70]

Rachel please make yourself a gingabeb crown 💜

[@camouflagejumpsuit]

Oh yes Princess Gingerbread she NEEDS a crown

[@alexandraaaron9705]

Pleaseeeeeeeee

[@tikaepixwhom666]

Don't you mean gingebeb cown?

[@pm_davidjones]

I have no idea how I got here, but I am glad I did. That was a lot of fun! I like the way you approach experimenting. Finding a way that works is so satisfying. It turned out SO NICE! And your hair at the end was A+ So much fun!

[@TheGypsyVanners]

Welcome David!!

[@lilianaliotti5562]

Another sewing project that may help getting into the Christmas spirit would be making a costume from the nutcracker!(only slightly more wearable lol) I’ve been wanted to make one for a while myself

[@h.c.49]

A Rat King costume to call my own would be a lifelong dream come true.

[@SirenSarichan]

As someone who is also not a fan of Christmas, I relate to how your feeling so bad, congratulations on using you creativity and skill to make this weird holiday more fun and whimsical, gorgeous work!

[@findingbeautyinthepain8965]

Christmas is literally the most whimsical holiday. I like Halloween better, and even I can say Christmas has Halloween beat when it comes to whimsy lol.

[@jennifermalanchuk5705]

I'm old to this channel and I'm thankful for you too. If you want to take on projects that take a couple of weeks or longer - you go right ahead! Have a great Holiday!

[@greatauntlizbethg9137]

Only please chuck a little chatty place holder video in-between while wait like u did this time

[@patriciaherzig1945]

This 2weeks project is so much more interesting than those stressed 1 week projects. I love it

[@RubiMelange]

Artificial snow spray works wonders on adding texture to foam! Sealing it with gloss ensures the snow doesn’t flake off. I can’t wait to see your next project! 📏📍✂️🧵🪡💖

[@m.maclellan7147]

I was thinking heat gun on the foam (carefully!) could work as well !?

[@ThomasSturm]

Heat gun on the foam and then press sand paper into it before it cools would likely work well. I've done thew fake leather thing with crumpled foil on hot foam. I like the idea of that spray snow thing, though, and shall keep that in mind for later.

[@angrytrees7519]

I think those icing bag tips go inside the bag. I think a brown gingerbread house looking skirt would look super cute under the white apron dress number you just made !

[@maudline]

Yes to Rachel taking time to work on projects! 👏👏👏 If you want ‘filler’ videos you could make mending videos or where you revisit projects and tweak them. Would also go with the recycle mend and make do. Happy holidays to the whole Maksy household ❤🎄🎁✨

[@emilysmith2784]

The gingerbread looks soo good. If you turned the skirt around and had the opening in the front it would look awesome too. Kinda like an 18th century gown type deal with the petticoat and open gown.

[@allergekko]

dunno if it's just me, but i feel like you're getting a lot better at complimenting yourself and being proud of your work ! it's lovely to see you being proud of something even with (or maybe because of) the little mistakes

[@ashlynsminkey3066]

Omg Rachel you tried it on fabric!! I met you at Fan Expo over the summer and we chatted about how I applied your technique to fabric patterning and now I feel so fulfilled you tried it!!

[@BriIsTheFinestCheese]

the fact i'm almost positive i've seen rachel make a bodice without the plastic wrap method in a subsequent video is so funny, like this was the last straw

[@danielasarmiento30]

This dress could fit in perfectly with the gingerbread people in barbie nutcracker. I didn't know I live for that vibe, but I live for that vibe

[@jamieglitter]

It's SO cute! You did an amazing job!! (And maybe an oversized bow in the back will fix up that blank spot? Perhaps a candy cane striped one?)

[@BelaCurcio]

when you came out in the reveal I literally gasped like hands over mouth I was literally in shock like that is the cutest thing I've ever seen in my LIFE, and the brown and cream color scheme is so cute as well ??? and those sassy little hip frills??? girl this is certified cee-you-enn-tee this is such a triumph

[@cashafley7885]

"Cowgirls, cowboys, and cowtheys". I love you Rachel! As a nonbinary person I love when youtubers include us. It makes me feel so seen and valid. Love you :)

[@scoobydoo5934]

As soon as you mentioned Princess Peach, my brain immediately thought about how cool it would be if you recreated her, or the other Mario princesses’, dresses with your unique style! Obviously you don’t have to, and I’m not even sure if you’re actually a fan of Mario, but I can’t stop thinking about it now 😯

[@dreamingofpemberly]

I totally called it.. I was thinking she'd do something wearable but recyclable and she did... Also, that first comment with a question, "Santa?", totally did that one too, except mine was at work and involved paper lanterns that can fly. By the way, Merry Christmas y'all....

[@meldixj]

there is a whole trend of food that look like real stuff. Now Rachel is starting a trend of *CLOTHES THAT LOOK LIKE FOOD* and I am here for it!!

[@LunovaLabs]

I love your content. It's a great escape :] Feel free to work longer on bigger projects, if you want to take more than a week.

[@Nanenna]

Make things that look like food. Hell yeah, 100%, all for this! As a cake decorator my favorite thing is making cakes that look like non-cake food, every summer we make hamburgers and every fall we have turkey dinners.

[@briefisbest]

Adorable finish on the clothes and now I would love to see a whole can can Candyland lineup.

[@foxylovelace2679]

Okay this turned out criminally cute. I think the hip swoopies really do it. And the abundance of lace.

[@StarS-mf2kc]

I feel like the skirt not reaching all the way around gives it a maid type vibe and I think it's super cute like that! Especially with all the lace playing it up

[@joobrien1863]

Things I learnt from this video: 1) I need some kinetic sand 2) I will be making my own armor in the near future 3) when someone sings "pour some sugar on me", I will have no choice but to sing the following line. Have a good Xmas and New year everyone.

[@matildabateman5075]

Warning: Kinetic sand is very dangerous if eaten. Please keep it away from pets and kids.

[@violetvlogger]

I just happen to be baking gingerbread cookies when this video popped up and I got super excited! Its a Rachel Maksy CHRISTMAS MIRACLE!!!!

[@myhandsaslanguage]

This is the cutest thing!!! And that sleeve technique is just what I needed. I’ve been scheming up a flowy, summer dress, and this is exactly the kind of sleeve I need so I can use my hoard of thrifted floofy scraps!

[@blissbillo9603]

Costumer's tip: if you're worried about the finished product looking flattering, don't worry about bringing the waist in - build the hips and bust out. That way you can get a cute silhouette but still be able to breathe lol The gingerbread corset is freaking adorable! I might need to try this the next time my own seasonal saddies loom over Christmas

[@user-hx8ek3nn3m]

Love that you took a second week for this. I get wanting to stay on schedule to not disappoint followers/please the algorithm, but I'm absolutely fine with the occasional 'no video this week, this project needs more time to bake' (pun intended).

[@violeta7298]

i dont even celebrate christmas but this got me in christmas spirit??? the dress look AMAZING such a perfect mixture of barbie-victorian-nutcraker-cookie-princess!!

[@bambilover26]

Oh man, this is so whimsical and beautiful! Literally who else would think of or actually make a masterpiece like this?! This is perfect proof of what a wonderful artist you are!

[@CarrieLemieux]

Too cute! Advice from a cake decorator for next time... the coupler goes inside the bag before the frosting, the icing tip and screw cap connect to the coupler on the outside... it sandwiches the pastry bag in between the coupler and tip and will make your life so much easier.

[@marikotrue3488]

That dress makes me so happy. Perhaps off camera, find tulle or lace or organza or anything and finish the back of the Gingerbread Dress. The dress deserves to be seen from all angles! Those curtains and runners show just how many amazing finds existing in a thrift store. Have a good week off.❤

[@megisawesome]

Oh my god I love how the corset bit turned out it looks so amazing with the icing, I’ve seen people do tricks like that but it’s so amazing seeing how well it turned out. I’m glad you took time to finish this. Have a Merry Christmas and a happy New Year.

[@Terrelli9]

The “ignoring the letter R” thing is so relatable! I trip up on words with too many Rs, Ls, and Ws all the time. Such annoying little letters!

[@m.maclellan7147]

It's the "Boston Vortex" ! The closer to 'Beantown' the less ability you have to pronounce the letter "R" ! (Have lived in Boston Area most of my 60 years, so, know it well!) LOL! And, just can't BELIEVE how much "SEWING WAS COMMITTED" !? WHO ARE YOU, WHAT HAVE YOU DONE WITH RACHEL ?! NO SEWING COMPLAINTS?! YOU ARE A RACHEL-BOT ! 🤖

[@mothmallow]

I genuinely prefer that you take as much time as you want on the projects. I do not care how frequent the videos are, I would rather you not feel too rushed and stressed and instead get to be creative and play around to get things how you want them.

[@jessakent2049]

This is so fricking cute! I admit, at the beginning I was like "ummm foam why not stiff fabric what sand and caulk what is happening" but it worked. It's adorable.

[@alandval2011]

So much fun! You’re a joy to watch always and yes to “full ass-ing” things. ❤️👍

[@adam-l74]

I think this is my favorite dress she’s ever made! Such a beautiful,festive and fantastical look!

[@shooshoo4590]

Its lowkey comforting to see such a lively, upbeat person also not like christmas. Makes me feel like Im not just a total downer in general. Im full of whimsy, just not for this holiday 😅

[@yeet-hawjones]

for future foam texturing, if your foam is soft enough you can use some balled up tin foil to press indents into the foam! i do that to make faux foam stone (say that three times fast lmao) also darkening the edges of the cookie bodice was GENIUS!!!!

[@diareyes2153]

What a fun project :) As far as the fit, it might help to take 1/2-1 inch off the bottom of the bodice. It kinda looks like if you could pull the whole thing down a bit, it would fit perfect~ The finishings came out so cool!

[@gunfrost8778]

THE DRESS LOOKS SO GOOD! You’ve really improved over the years, I think it would be fun for you to do a remake of one of your older projects with everything you’ve learned happy holidays!

[@firebirb6726]

I'm so glad you relate with the unpleasantness with christmas stuff. I just feel like the grinch as soon as Halloween is over

[@sarapenn9776]

I love that Rachel took extra time so she could have the dress be as close to her ideal. It's so flicking CUTE!

[@knittedbywhitney]

This is one of the cutest things I have seen you make on your channel and it was everything I needed today ❤ Also your book dress is one of my favourite things ever and it’s how I found your channel! Never stop talking about it 📚

[@JRR0013]

Rachel Maksy - genius extraordinaire and mad scientist! I loved this look. I guess we just chip away at projects until the look emerges! Merry Christmas to you all! Give Frodo kisses from me.

[@gwynadams4069]

Sometimes the holidays are hard for people for a variety of reasons. It doesn't get talked about enough. I think it's great she found something to help her get through.

[@YasuTaniina]

Textured spray paint (they sell that) or the baking soda/chalk paint hack would have also achieved the cookie texture. Also in case you want to use an icing bag again, the nozzle itself goes inside the bag and there's typically a ring you screw on the outside to keep it in place. It turned out pretty cute all the same

[@eliseedgar4524]

Thank you for this. My family is falling apart before my eyes and after a horribly emotional christmas eve this has helped me feel more normal again. I needed this.

[@Dev-ld4gi]

I loved this video and the final creation so much! From a fellow winter blues girly, this video was a bright spot in my week.Thank you!

[@faithwerksdesigns6197]

You make food, I make purses lol My business makes purses and I just made a pattern for the smallest purse and I made a bunch of them so I could make a purse garland and I'm sooooo happy with how it turned out, I love it so much and I can't wait to look at it all year and get a smile from it being there. Another great video, loved it!

[@mikaylaeager7942]

I absolutely love the shape of this! A gingerbread fairy should never have a 20 inch waist. They should be plump and jolly and delicious!

[@sabrinanelsen8660]

Love it! Even if you don’t really love Christmas, I feel like you delivered the content we all deserved.

[@morganlatney9821]

This is a super cute project!! Im curious why the autumn leaves dress bodice pattern wasnt the first choice. That came out amazingly and could probably modify easily. Also think a little brown in the skirt like a trim around rhe bottom and the ruffled parts would be cute too

[@kiwin7119]

I thought Rachel would continue the dark brown "gingerbread" into the skirt. It's very cute as-is, but it could also use extra dessert pizzazz.

[@Jaydenneedssleep]

THANK YOU FOR INCLUDING PEOPLE WHO PREFER NEUTRAL TERMS!! The quote "so buckle up, cowgirls, cowboys, and cowtheys!" is now going on my favorite quotes list. *aggressively writes down quote*

[@hollietucker7341]

When you threw your phone and then watched as it fell off the surface that you threw it to is me like every day. Kindred souls ❤

[@emma.wise.music.]

can we all agree rachel is a national treasure and can never be allowed to leave us

[@roxy5759]

You should do you own versions of all the Nutcracker costumes! I'd love to see your take on the waltz of the flowers and the sugar plum fairy. Oh, and the rat king 😂

[@norak8080]

this is my chance to finally state that i feel about halloween as she feels about christmas. we're holiday foils. i get the same inexplicable ick everytime i see halloween content, but i love her channel dearly for the rest of the year lol

[@shannonottarson9247]

1,000,000!!?? Girl I just saw your subscriber count! 🥳 yippee yea!! Thank you for being my weekly serotonin boost for the past 5 + years. Here's to an amazing 2023. 🥂

[@reaganmoore27]

This is such a clever idea and it turned out sooo cute! I’m shook the moon sand worked, how cool is that? Can’t wait to see what you make next year!

[@sofapop653]

Inspiring as always, your imagination is impeccable!

[@theladyinthetinymanor]

Can we just all agree that this dress is an absolute need ? I want to celebrate Christmas in this…

[@kinashy8863]

I like when youtubers take more time and don't rush with their projects. I feel like it's a waste of good idea when someone is just frantically trying to end a project instead of doing something nice and having fun