My Very First THRIFT FLIP! (three items)

I've been wanting to try one of these bad boys for a while now, but seeing as thrift stores still aren't uh... the safest places currently, I figured I'd use my giganto pile of clothing that currently resides in my basement.
I definitely want to do more of these, I learned a a lot by tearing apart pre-made items and making them into something new!
|| What I'm Wearing ||
Day 1:
Blouse - Adored Vintage
Pinafore - Revivall Clothing
Day 2:
Shirt - Vintage from Etsy
Overalls - Collectif Clothing
|| Patterns I Used ||
Gingham Shirt - Simplicity 2132 (vintage)
Trousers - Simplicity 8447
Navy Dress - Didn't end up using a pattern for this one!
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[@aryanahartwell3801]

You didn’t waste time editing the plant-lady skit....it was a brilliant work of art and very entertaining. Thank you for investing your time in your art. You are a true artist and never forget it. Your time is never wasted. Ever. It’s invested.

[@brookeg5979]

I N V E S T E D. So much this!

[@sofiarodriguez6768]

I love this. Invested!

[@theflutefreak]

I loved that bit, it made me laugh out loud!

[@midoriioyama9548]

Amen!

[@zp5016]

I highkey want to make an official "plants, ye be warned" sign for my house 😂💗 Also I really love your invested thing, thank you 💗

[@rafaelcrosararamalho7903]

A thrift store named "Aesthetic Basement" would be a place where i could go every week for goodies, make it happen Rachel lol

[@explosivo666]

Aka the Hobbit Hole.

[@angiero7474]

I mean whatever she decides to sell, she should name the store Aesthetic Basement

[@explosivo666]

Of course, meant more as a nickname.

[@idiotsandwich4912]

Aesthetic basement would be the name and then it would have different sections. Like the 50s lounge, hobbit hole hangout, Victorian Era Ally.

[@classicalheroes8910]

thrift store/coffee shop/bakery

[@EmmaleeElizabeth]

as a broke plus size girl who really struggles to find thrifted clothes that fit me, can I just say how much I appreciate Rachel talking about not buying thrifted items in super large sizes just to make them smaller? of course, people can do/buy whatever they want, but it's just nice to hear someone acknowledge the struggle.

[@diablogirl]

This! I am also plus-size, as is a friend who owns a thrift/ vintage shop. She said a petite girl came in and bought a load of 2X shirts and sweaters because “they just feel comfier”, and she realized that’s part of why plus-size folk have such trouble finding them even if they exist. She was like, “and what do I do? Chastise her? Tell her how hard it makes it for us? Refuse to sell? I can’t make those calls.” It still occupies my head rent free whenever I shop.

[@Jess38044]

Yesssss, I felt absolutely the same! Pleasantly surprised to hear it being discussed!

[@teresaellis7062]

I recently reversed what some people do. I bought a cute petite sized skirt and added side panels to bring it up to my size! 😊 I chose wild fabric for the panels as it was a plain denim skirt. The main reason I taught myself to sew is because I hate shopping and finding things ALMOST in my size. I am tall as well as plus sized. Upcycling thrifted clothes means I don't have to do as much work. 😉 I just add to what is there. Added bonus: when I do have to buy new fabric, I don't have to buy as much.

[@depressedcockroach4045]

@@diablogirl I mean it's not realit a problem if she just feels comfier, the struggle is real, but I don't think you shouldn't dress comfy just because soemone else may not buy that item. The resizing is more problematic, because they don't have to do that, really

[@LaurellaNeed]

@@diablogirl If she prefers the fit of 2x, then 2x is her size. I can understand being frustrated by people buying things in large sizes to cut them down into smaller sized garments, but I don't understand the logic of shaming a woman for buying clothes in the size she prefers to wear.

[@CathyHay]

Primary takeaway: I need some overalls

[@sarahmcmullen5938]

Same, Cathy! I have some black corduroy in my stash calling me out!

[@joan_28]

Yaaaaas! Same!

[@rachelmaksy]

😂😂🙏🙏🙏 YES

[@findingbeautyinthepain8965]

I was originally thinking that too, but now I’m reconsidering. I don’t know if I can handle the pressure of people seeing me in my overalls and thinking I’m gonna get 💩 done!

[@kjroth3132]

Yep

[@megansingerlcsw2116]

The garment world: Culottes Rachel: Secret Pants

[@tornotto]

YES! I was just thinking of how I never had interest in Culottes, but Secret Pants?! I may need some lol!

[@mala3isity]

LMBO

[@rachelmaksy]

Needed that bit of extra ✨mystery✨

[@ilariasavioli507]

@@rachelmaksy To me those pants screams Hobbit pants!

[@makermaryh]

Why not add secret drawstrings to the hemline of the pant leg that lets you wear either way!

[@stevie853]

"I just don't really think that's fair. Finding larger sizes can already be tough without people picking them up just to turn them into something else" YES RACHEL!!!!!! THANK YOU!!!!

[@lh8508]

This part SPOKE to me. It is so hard finding decent clothes over a size 10/12 in thrift stores. I’d rather they pick up a sheet or table cloth to make clothes. Like Micarah Tewers does!

[@linda6131]

So so true 👍

[@lucie4185]

Yes leave the big stuff for us bigger peeps. I found a size 20 skirt and top in a charity shop just before Christmas and I was like 🤩🥰🎉🎆

[@katherinemorelle7115]

I have seen people taking plus sized workwear to thrift flip. Workwear! It’s difficult enough to find nice plus sized clothes in op shops, but taking nice workwear is about 100x more mean. Because there are plenty of poor plus sized people who really, really NEED those garments! Not just nice to have, but actually, literally NEED them. And someone is taking it just to turn it into some modern play suit top type thing? That’s mean. Really mean. Also, there are plenty of men’s shirts they could use. Normal sized men’s shirts that would do just as well, but they had to take the one nice women’s plus size office blouse. It’s just exceptionally inconsiderate.

[@alexandraaaron9705]

I Think about That TOO... I Also Move Pretty Pieces to the End of Rack 😁

[@andrewrobinson4019]

Anne of Green Gables Voice: “Puff Sleeves!”

[@liltricky27]

Yes! 🤣

[@rebeccap6878]

I can hear her speaking in my head now. Thanks.

[@BB-TheCandleFairy]

I can hear it already lol

[@rachelmaksy]

YESS

[@Whitney_Sews]

The overalls look so adorable on you!

[@rachelmaksy]

Thank you bb 🙈🙈🙈 I haven't worn them in so long so I was finally like TODAY'S THE DAY 😂😂

[@michivallieres8334]

Do you have a tutorial for making them?? They are SO cute!

[@ninfarose]

Agreeee 🌈🌈

[@OhNahBruh]

She looks like Ariel getting shit done

[@neldahargo29]

extremely daunting project requiring learning new skills. high risk of failure Rachel: let's do this in front of 700 thousand strangers. sounds like fun

[@rachelmaksy]

Hahaha no time like the present!

[@StephanieCanada]

I appreciate that you didn’t just go straight to “let’s make it smaller”. As a plus size thrifter I REALLY appreciate it!!!! Also, to keep your blouse up you could also just add in strap holders so they clip onto your bra.

[@laurahill9643]

This! A dress shop I've been buying from the last couple years, all the clothes have big, useable pockets (!) and little straps on the shoulders to clip around the bra. They're wonderful.

[@StephanieCanada]

Laura Hill oh absolutely! I have actually found dead stock ones from the 1950’s before. They are the BEST!!

[@rachelmaksy]

❤️❤️❤️

[@SilverXeno]

Yessssugh. Also, as a plus-size wearer...it means I can't really "thrift flip" anything I find. So...I prefer "flips" that tailor items to make them look less outdated or how to fix the shoulder pad situation, haha.

[@msandigail]

Also ditto to this!! It's already so hard to find vintage or even just regular thrifted items that fit!!

[@paulinedunne3481]

someone get this gal a pattern with a square neckline, stat. make it out of real sturdy paper she's going to reuse it a lot. and it's going to look great. and perhaps make her life easier.

[@rachelmaksy]

😂😂😂🙈🙈🙈🙈🙈

[@IonIsFalling7217]

Rachel: “My problem comes when it comes to finishing garments.” Me: *looks at giant pile of garments that just need to be hemmed* “I know that isn’t what you meant but... relatable.”

[@FreakySei]

That's bc hemming isn't FUN !!! It's the sewing equivalent of washing off the dirty dishes after you baked something !

[@liv97497]

@@FreakySei omg that is the perfect analogy😂😂

[@amyshort5625]

Honestly I hate hemming, to the point where I try to use fabrics that don't fray so I can avoid it

[@joakescarnival8303]

It may not be what she meant this time. But I dont doubt she agrees. I dont doubt most of us do.

[@cherriecafe9381]

Yeahhhh

[@blacksheep1924]

She went for hobbit pants, but my brain just reads whiskey grandpa.

[@rachelmaksy]

HAHA always 🙏🙏

[@EvaWhoDraws]

I just wanna appreciate the extra effort Rachel puts into adding accurate captions, I’m not deaf or hoh but I have ADHD and having captions helps me focus on the video :)

[@rachelmaksy]

❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️

[@erinw.9256]

Same!!

[@rachelmartin3574]

Amen and Amen!!!! (And while my hearing isn't HOH...yet....I have enough deaf and HOH friends and am losing some of my hearing so it makes a huge difference!)

[@qkranarchist3015]

As a born & raised HOH peepon, I REALLY appreciate accurate captions. It's just the finishing touches that show all the care done to make this lovely channel welcoming for more folks. Thank you.

[@aprilmcpherson-vanraalte5590]

Yes thank you Rach I am HOH and ADHD other issues but captions settle my brain and body

[@aleedulcimer]

"If you didn't take on a baking activity or you have no idea what you're doing, was it even a pandemic?" Seriously. Agreed. My sourdough starter is still going strong! Its name is Fitzwilliam Darcy. Your bread looks great and I love your new clothing pieces!

[@cullumkille2372]

Good name! Mine is Bready Mercury.

[@grammargorillaful]

Our starter is called Souron!

[@aleedulcimer]

@@grammargorillaful Excellent name!!

[@aleedulcimer]

@@cullumkille2372 I love it!

[@systlin2596]

Mine's name is Lord of the Rise!

[@pandapendragon3335]

You brought tears to my eyes with this video. I am a very large person who has always been a very large person who also grew up poor. Thrifting was something I had no choice in growing up and into my adult life. Finding larger sizes was hell back then before "thrifting" became a thing and thrift flips and oversized clothes came into fashion. I hated watching these kinds of videos because I lived that struggle. Thank you for having the very kind opinion and understanding of the problem. I've always admired you, and you have sealed your place in my heart as my favorite fashion icon. Silly as it is to thank someone for being nice, I don't care, Thank you so much.

[@rachelmaksy]

Aww love you ❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️

[@MildredCady]

“Finding larger sizes can already be hard enough without people picking them up just to turn them into something else…” Thank you thank you thank you… Signed a plus size thrifter/amateur seamstress.

[@kayleigh1296]

I love your hair

[@MildredCady]

@@kayleigh1296 Thanks. I’m more of a redhead at the moment but I may go back to purple (or at least partially so) in the future.

[@mandycollins8795]

Amen!

[@jasmineventura8907]

So glad she touched on this! Specially in areas where people really need thrift stores for the affordability.

[@rachelmaksy]

❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️

[@elizabethcrysiira6034]

This video has EVERYTHING - thrifting, sewing, killing house plants, baking bread - yep, perfection

[@kristen5998]

*stefon voice*

[@butteredtoust7777]

I love how she started doin some fun DIY stuff with thrift flips and all that jazz, then just went *aight Imma bake bread*

[@rachelmaksy]

Hahaha we got SHIT TO DOOOO

[@rnptenafly]

@@rachelmaksy want me to mail you some sourdough starter? You haven't truly pandemiced until you give up on commercial yeast!

[@PupRiku]

My life. "I've got a jacket to finish and a skirt to turn into a teddy bear". *Five minutes later* "I should go bake a cake" *One hour later* "Let's make some bow ties for dogs"

[@VampireQueen70]

There are not enough likes for the “plants ye be warned” Pirates reference 👍🏻 🏴‍☠️ haha well done!

[@laurahill9643]

Yes! I looked at that plant and thought "oh it needs a bigger pot. It's rootbound, poor thing." I've also killed many a plant. I'm still learning.

[@rachelmaksy]

😂❤️❤️❤️❤️

[@AnnaReed42]

As a plus size gal I really appreciate your thoughtfulness of not just altering something way too big, because I rarely encounter clothing that is way too big for me. I definitely find myself feeling left out of most thrift flip options. There needs to be more videos of sizing things up lol

[@GallifrAngel]

I once bought a t-shirt that I knew was going to be too small on me, but I liked the design on it, so I cut the design out and basically made myself an entirely new shirt and even with my limited sewing skills, I think it turned out really cute! Looking back I just wished I had filmed it because I almost cried I was so proud of myself (even though there were definitely things that I could have done better)

[@88hhg]

I wear standard sizes but I saw a Snow White dress for cheap and I just had to have it, I couldn't zip it up so I did some searching on Pinterest and found a diy on how to upsize a strapless dress so I used that even though my dress had sleeves (which also didn't fit, I was lazy with those and just added a piece of elastic on the underside so they would stretch across my arms and just finished the edges but yes my armpits show, lol) but I ended up adding gussets to the side seams and I felt such a sense of accomplishment after making it fit me. Adding panels and gussets are great ways to upsize things, in contrasting or matched fabrics.

[@mandycollins8795]

Oh my goodness yes! I totally agree!

[@saimamerzougui7981]

kzbin.info/www/bejne/nZ7FaJmMqMqfnZY

[@brynnl5559]

Yep. There are people out there that want to harp on plus size folks for supporting fast fashion but will then go to the thrift store and buy all of the plus size clothes. And the slow fashion industry in general isn't plus size friendly.

[@lulumoon9]

"If you didn't try doing something you knew absolutely nothing about - was it even a pandemic?" Brilliant line for these times!!!

[@rachelmaksy]

😂💃💃💃

[@ann.addiction_to_books]

‘Aesthetic Basement’ is probably the best thing I’ve ever heard.

[@rachelmaksy]

😂😂😂🙏🙏🙏 band name

[@ann.addiction_to_books]

@@rachelmaksy please make a Floor Troll song.

[@0meAcat1]

Bump for floor troll media content we will not be silent

[@sarahbertot1702]

The best comment I could think of was "striped shirty make my eyes hurty" and I think that about sums up my mental state during the pandemic

[@stephm1073]

When I did a pattern-making course years ago we were told, low back and low front leads to shoulder fall. You need one or the other higher to prevent that happening. Alternatively, you could add a fabric tie across the upper back to hold the shoulders in place.

[@pieceofpeace35]

I THINK I NEED THAT CLASS

[@JennaMcCallister]

Yessssss happy the KZbin gods shone down on you finally so this could upload. 🖤 ETA: as a curvy woman, thank you for the blurb about not buying up all the larger sizes. You rock.

[@rachelmaksy]

❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️

[@medlem1234]

I actually burst out an AMEN when you talked about not clearing the stores of plus size clothing leaving nothing for us to find👌👌

[@michaeldomeier]

“How did I let it get to this point?” Spoken like a true crafter.

[@rachelmaksy]

😂😂😂😭😭😭😭

[@MayLina]

Rachel: carefully choose patterns for thrift flips Me: LET'S WING IT BABY

[@rachelmaksy]

😂😂❤️❤️❤️

[@edenashkenazi7609]

As someone who recently started sewing clothes for myself, I really appreciate that you show all of the little mistakes (especially with stuff like the neckline that is SO HARD TO GET RIGHT). I always feel a bit self-conscious wearing them out (not that I can really go out much with lockdown, but still) because I know they don't look perfect, but seeing you wear them confidently and how it really doesn't make or break the piece is super helpful!!

[@FairyArmour]

Listen, I am *delighted* every time you segue into a completely unrelated bit that you thought of and decided to make happen. They’re charming and pls don’t say they’re a time waste bc I love them 🥺

[@rachelmaksy]

Hahaha aw I'm glad thank you :')

[@archaeogremlin]

THANK YOU for doing it this way! So many thrift flips take perfectly serviceable plus size garments away from people who need them (as you so eloquently stated in the video). Using clothes you already own circumvents this problem entirely, is more sustainable, keeps thrifting accessible for people who can't afford to buy clothes otherwise, and has the benefit of being free :). I would love to see more "thrift flips" like this in the future because they are vastly superior

[@lost7433]

For the ~secret pants~ you could always add a drawstring at the shin! That way, you can cinch them if you like, or leave them loose :D

[@rachelmaksy]

Oooo true!

[@kimberlynann]

THE FREAKING OVERALLS OH MY GOD. Destroying all my biases against overalls

[@guidetoanything]

Lightwash denim, farmer. Darkwash denim, artist. Colored denim, chic.

[@guidetoanything]

@Cassandra Doerksen No problem haha it's just my opinion on how overalls look, but other opinions are perfectly good for other people :)

[@rachelmaksy]

😂😂😂🙏🙏🙏🙏

[@mircat28]

Those are not overalls overalls have a bib front all one piece. The pants are knickerbockers.

[@guidetoanything]

@@mircat28 she actually was wearing overalls while making one of the designs, dark denim ones, also she left the pants she made open at the shin so they are more like culottes or cut off capris than knickerbockers, but your idea is a great name for the "secret pants" and I vote that we officially call them "new-knickerbockers"

[@Mezzanotte33]

About the pants: Keep them secret. Keep them safe.

[@leemasters3592]

My first thought on the pants reveal was ooh pockets then immediately "what has it got in its pocketsies"!

[@saphirephoenix1173]

Miss Rachel, how could you forget Frodo's Jacket?! You've done a Thrift Flip....just not for yourself.

[@thestrangemusician168]

Yeah and I’d call the teacup holster a thrift flip too!

[@saphirephoenix1173]

@@thestrangemusician168 You are absolutely right!

[@Sleipnirseight]

Step 1: Look at clothing hoard Step 2: Make plan to sort the hoard Step 3: Watch video of Rachel sorting hoard instead

[@rachelmaksy]

Hahahahha relatable 😂❤️❤️

[@neuralmute]

@@rachelmaksy Well hey, you've inspired me to actually attempt to try sorting my horde! (When I pry my butt up and away from this laptop! XD)

[@michelledowdy5816]

My step 4: order more fabric online to add to fabric hoard.

[@Sleipnirseight]

@@michelledowdy5816 hahhaha guilty as charged

[@SalindaNichols]

Who among us does not have a clothes pile we intend to sell, but it just stays there and stares at us...and judges us

[@helenedussaussois4879]

I stored THE pile in my son's room... He was supposed to take a nap and now the clothes are all over the place! 🙈

[@lemmetalkaboutthis]

I just give up eventually and just donate them in one swoop 😅

[@SalindaNichols]

@@lemmetalkaboutthis that's what I end up doing too! I have modified a few things myself, but 99% is straight to the charity shop after a year of babysitting it haha

[@lemmetalkaboutthis]

@@SalindaNichols yeah, we have a drop off container basically down my street, so homestly it's pretty easy to cycle out either thrifted or old clothes that I don't wear anymore anyway 😁

[@badwolftina8716]

I know I do! It's been staring at me reproachfully for well over a year now. I'm feeling judged by a pile of clothing...

[@soullessnstereo]

"I overwatered it, in a panic," is the epitome of plant lady struggles. I feel you, Rachel, I feel you. Also, LOVE the PoTC bit 😂

[@Gwen34900]

"If you didn't try on baking during lockdown, was it even a pandemic?" Me who loved baking before the Rona: I made French baguette bread for the first time. OMG she's right!

[@rhysandmiles]

I really appreciate editing Rachel. Bless her cameos and her work.

[@rachelmaksy]

Hahaha thank you :')

[@JennyDavid]

Oh my good golly!! "Plants ye be warned" had me roaring!! Yes, very worth the editing. Thanks for that 😂

[@parryyotter]

I laughed really loudly

[@preciousypenguino]

It was so perfect! I do not have a green thumb, that's how my plants end up too 😆😬

[@basementdwellercosplay]

Rachel's overalls outfit gives me elementary school art teacher who is just here to have fun vibings

[@WitchOracle]

I would go back to elementary school if Rachel would be my art teacher lol

[@rachelmaksy]

Hahahha my life goal 😂

[@allyssamccray7380]

"Rachel, what are you doing??" Rachel, running with arms full of ol' clothes to the basement: "On an adventure!" But then it just clips right into Smaug's Hoard

[@lebba9393]

"Or old vintage items, which I probably shouldn't be storing in a massive dumpster of clothing in my basement" *sits in massive dumpster of clothing* AMAZING

[@rachelmaksy]

SO COMFY

[@Thetwinize]

you absolutely nailed with thrift flips are a problem. Getting larger sized at the thrift store is already difficult for the people that actually need them.. we have enough old or unwanted clothes in our closets. why don't we try to patch them together to create something new. so many options with the stuff you were already about to throw away.

[@loriar1027]

When I was in high school in the 70s, we called those secret pants “coulots” (though I’m not sure of the spelling) and they were quite popular. We often wore them with tall boots. The blue dress is very flattering on you.

[@mala3isity]

I like the whimsy the higher waistline gives the blue dress. I liked it better before the belt was added.

[@glittery_cucumber]

@Tracy Lynn Culottes

[@emmapalmer7946]

They made a comeback in the 2000's which I was quite pleased about. My comfiest work pants, by far!

[@leonapage]

As a bigger lady, THANK YOU for not buying larger sizes to adapt! Yes its hard to find nice clothes in my size, so I appreciate your thoughtfulness 💕

[@jackiejames4551]

This was fun, I wouldn't mind seeing more of these projects.

[@rachelmaksy]

I'm glad!! ❤️❤️

[@aaronezra2718]

Everyone else: The flipped clothes turned out amazing My one brain cell: With your clown paintings you could recreate the “this is beautiful” meme from gravity falls🤡🖼👏

[@rachelmaksy]

😯😯😯😯😯😯🤔🤔🤔🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏

[@VBirchwood]

"Thrift flips" is basically the 2021 version of historical alterations when the styles would change drastically all of a sudden 😂

[@TheCastilloFamilyAK]

Can you imagine.... what a headache.

[@VBirchwood]

@@TheCastilloFamilyAK definitely a headache! But it gave mantuamakers and tailors work, many who devoted their entire lives to the craft. Nowadays, few people get clothing altered, and the dressmaking and tailoring industries are sadly dying away.

[@TheCastilloFamilyAK]

@@VBirchwood you’re right. Unfortunately what can we do in this fast-paced now now now world. Sigh.

[@annbrookens945]

I esentially stopped sewing when I realized that I could buy a finished garment cheaper that I could buy a pattern and notions, let alone the fabric! Yes, I know that sewing enabled me to ensure fit and style and color to fit my aesthetic...yeah, yeah. I'm still broke.

[@VBirchwood]

@@annbrookens945 I spent many years of my life completely broke, so I know where you are coming from (to whatever degree I possibly could without being in your exact shoes) and I'm terribly sorry that you're going through it. I know that sewing garments isn't available to everyone for a variety of reasons, financial being one of them, but I simply think that there are a lot of people who could repair old garments or make their own, or hire a clothing artist to design one for them who absolutely do have the means, and then just either choose to shop fast fashion because of convenience or because they just don't realise how it impacts the trade and also the environment. Also, much as historical folks did who maybe could only afford 3-4 proper outfits a year, they would have them made high quality so that initial expenditure was high, and then just repair repair repair. This system isn't suited for all, but I do think there is something to learn from the culture of alterations and dressmaking.

[@donjeputnam3004]

Shout out to editing Rachel, who works so hard for so little screen time and not even a end credit! 😂. Also I sew vicariously through you because I can’t drive the sewing machine and speed sew.

[@nonamerooster5413]

Is anyone going to say that Rachel's editing skills are amazing!? Cause I just laughed at the plant bit.

[@rachelbruntz9858]

Thank you for commenting on what "usually" happens in thrift thrift videos. It frustrates me so much to see plus size clothes get cut up, especially as a plus size thrifter.

[@mountainjune]

Yeah, when I saw you use the back pattern peice for the neckline the seamstress in me was like 'NOOOOOO!' - in a Darth Vader voice. It turned out cute but invariably as you learned there is a reason for everything when it comes to a pattern. Sewing is a learning process though, and it's great to see you continuing the journey and not throwing up your hands as so many do. Keep sewing! 👍🏼Also, LOOOVVVED the plant lady skit. I can only sometimes keep plants alive but never inside, and only if they're hard to kill.

[@mimidoll13]

The problem with people using large clothing items to make something for a smaller person is that it digs into the small amount of clothing for larger people as well. Small people can fit into large clothing items and call them oversized but it doesn't exactly go the other way around. Thank you Rachel for pointing this out!

[@kalliedoscope]

Okay so perhaps this may seem like a “boring” idea, but I’d really like to see you take clothes that you love but don’t quite fit right and tailor them to your body and how you go about that. I know you’re not trying to become a seamstress channel, but your editing humor could make it an interesting but informative video series (like 1x/month.) Seeing you tackle tailoring pants to fit your waist properly or a blouse to fit your bust (and not gap at the buttons) would be 😙👌. I think tailoring is the next big part of sustainable fashion, but it can be unaffordable for many. It could also be a part of a cosplay video - finding an item of clothing to suit the character and then making it suit you? I’m just really interested in learning how to sew now because of you. I already have too many hobbies so I won’t let myself buy a sewing machine yet, but SOON.

[@neuswoesje590]

yess!! especially the bust part. that's the biggest reason I want to start learning to sew

[@thepuddleclub]

I am interested in seeing stuff from this potential series idea, too! from a sustainability standpoint, it's great to be able to alter clothing that you already have and don't fully love into something that actually fits your body and style :)

[@neuswoesje590]

@@thepuddleclub plus people can change sizes, I would love to be able to adjust my clothes instead of having to buy it in new!

[@marzipeach]

Rachel: This video will probably scream pure chaos Me: I'm here for the chaos!

[@twistedtulip8685]

Was that an illymations reference?

[@januzzell8631]

Indeed! Let Chaos Reign!

[@marzipeach]

@@twistedtulip8685 yes, another amazing red-head! (which is probably why I thought of that)

[@mouseluva]

I'm here for the chaos!!

[@samanthasmith7885]

'Plants, ye be warned' killed me. I'm covertly watching youtube at work because we're really slow in January, and I think I just gave it away by cackling at my computer screen... I always enjoy your sense of humor, but this video especially made me laugh all the way through! Also, you've really inspired me to overcome my toxic perfectionist tendencies, and just go for it with craft projects. So, thank you!

[@lily8000]

23:02 Rachel: your back is a flat surface My scoliosis back: what did she sayyyyyyy??

[@fbb8983]

Rachel, I’d love to see you try to recreate Satine’s red dress from Moulin Rouge! I don’t think anyone on KZbin has done it, yet. I can’t find any videos. It would be awesome to see your take on it!

[@GeoffrytheButler]

I would scream and then immediately remake it with her. I freaking ADORE that movie

[@fbb8983]

@@GeoffrytheButler Yes!! I’d love to see her do it. That red dress is iconic!

[@Indideed]

Cosplayhistorian on IG made a clorious version 😊

[@MissKittyMilk]

YESSSSS!!!! Rachel would look fantastic as Satine 💖💖💖

[@5239-f4i]

Omg YES PLEASE

[@dmp1177]

Relating to you hardcore trying to get the word “particularly” out😀 I’m an English teacher, and I stumble over words in class allll the time and pull the ole “yup, I have an English degree” joke with my students🥲😂❤️

[@JennaMcCallister]

For me, it’s “edited.” 🤣

[@dmp1177]

@@JennaMcCallister YES I can end up with an extra “ed” on there somehow😆

[@elliewinthrop5087]

Same! I've told my students, "When you learn a lot of words, you're bound to forget some of them along the way."

[@13LavenderRose]

Agreed but from a science standpoint XD

[@dmp1177]

@@elliewinthrop5087 Genius!! I’ll have to use that one!😆

[@sarahbeth124]

I love how”editing Rachel” feels like a whole other person. 😝 On the fit of the gingham top, I’m wondering if taking it in at the shoulder seam would help? Basically making the front a tiny bit shorter via the shoulder seam. That would pull it a little tighter and perhaps stay in place? No idea if that would work, but that’s the thought i had while watching..... 🤷🏻‍♀️

[@annbrookens945]

That sounds like an excellent idea!

[@rachelmaksy]

Ooo true!

[@gabeparent3413]

lol I love that you took the time to edit in a clip of a plant coming home and being warned to stay away🤣

[@avivagodfrey]

The second you sat down in that bucket of clothes I was screaming, like "WAIT NO WHAT IF THERE'S MORE WONDER WOMAN STUFF IN THERE?!?!" lol

[@kristinearnest343]

Rachel’s style is my desired aesthetic, literally every outfit she puts together is *chef’s kiss*

[@essencebeasley6524]

I was just asking where to get plus size vintage aesthetic clothes because everything for I can find is rockabilly/pin up style, and I gave Rachel as more of the direction I'm trying to go. Old-fashioned, but not of a specific era. A combination of vintage, thrifted, and modern.

[@kristinearnest343]

@@essencebeasley6524 that’s literally the most perfect description

[@51stcenturyblues]

There was a thrift/consignment/vintage stuff store in my home town that would have literal "pile sales" once a month where they would pile all the non-aesthetic clothing they got on the back porch and let people climb all over and grab what they wanted. You could find the weirdest stuff one day (like a set of cheerleader outfits???) or the next month the most frilly normycore 90s dresses and come away with a trash bag full of clothes for super cheap, if you fully embraced the weirdness (and washed everything immediately like omfg it was kinda super gross). I still have skirts and dresses from pile sales 10 years ago and they suddenly came "into fashion"

[@natashah3687]

We had a $2 a bag day at the thrift store in my small town and it was fabulous.

[@berrykit]

I love that you mentioned lack of size availability as an issue with thrift flips! Brilliant video😍

[@GeeklingNo1]

You did every kind of thrift flip; refitting, redesigning, and basically use the old fabric to make a whole new piece. I totally love it!

[@chloehubbard4217]

“Look out Harry styles” 😂😂😂

[@rachelmaksy]

Who do I contact about getting Frodo on the cover of vogue... 🤔🤔🤔

[@chloehubbard4217]

@@rachelmaksy lol I don’t know but I can’t wait to see it happen. First dog on the cover 😜💗

[@Aftin148]

Thank you for talking about people just sizing down plus-size items. It's always such a frustrating thing to see things bought just to be shrunk down.

[@BURZZA3G]

Especially if you're already a large girl and would love to try thrift flipping. No one talks about that challenge!

[@yasminceleste3844]

First time that (living in Europe) I get to see this as soon as it goes up! I’m so happy :D

[@helenedussaussois4879]

Same!!! 😍

[@martak2737]

The privilege of being European and awake xD

[@DieAlteistwiederda]

First time I see it within an hour of it being uploaded and not almost a day later.

[@kimberlyh.753]

Really appreciate your comment on not trying to grab up the plus sized clothing at thrift stores!

[@thoughtsofanobody]

I am legitimately proud of you for the homemade cut scene AND the wasted time editing the plant bit. Which BTW I totally relate to so not a waste in my opinion.

[@SwitzerlandxAustria]

I love how Rachel includes the extra things that might happen along the way. Like the bread breaking that was so fun to see as well. Also shows that more happens than just filming projects during the day.

[@drunkhyena]

I was NOT prepared to have my eyeballs assaulted by those cursed clown paintings

[@Caroline28483]

4:31 Yes!! This has always always always bugged me about thrift flips!! Finding clothes in plus size that you like can be really hard and it's always annoyed me to see people chop up plus size clothing to make a matching top and mini skirt or a dress. I've never really been able to articulate why but I think you hit the nail on the head.

[@jennylawson1980]

This thrift flip, was exactly how you honestly are supposed to do one ❤️ Your authenticity proves that with a little patience something beautiful and better can come out of anything.

[@American_PAT]

Mistakes are only a way to learn! I love learning!! You're so young, learning so much... you'll be a grandmother of wisdom in your golden years.

[@plumpcosplay8562]

As a plus size woman I appreciate that you suggested not to buy larger clothes for Thrift flips. You’re right it’s incredibly difficult to find good plus clothing in thrift stores

[@anightscarlet]

You could add a drawstring to the bottom of each pant leg and a snap button detachable cuff to have both secret pants and fitted pants :)

[@rachelmaksy]

Oo true!

[@AllisonTaitano]

"Marie Kondo.. I'm coming for your gig" 😂 i died.

[@nathaliemillerr]

omg I filmed a thrift flip a few weeks ago and the whole time I was like “rachel would be so good at this”

[@petrifiedbread5343]

Just watched it. Great video! 🌻

[@nathaliemillerr]

@@petrifiedbread5343 awww thank u that’s so sweet!!

[@NDH]

That plant bit was so worth it!🌿

[@harelquindemon]

I'm loving the extra editing Rachel in the last couple videos!

[@matthewmann8969]

Glad to see that people still do there own home sewing, tailoring, quilting, nitting, croacheing, rug hooking, latch hooking, And laniarding

[@parryyotter]

You must be new here lol

[@amakerwitch]

Honestly every time I think we need something for the house (curtains, placemats, flower pots, pillows, etc.) my very very first thought is “how can I make that?” I wanted a basket for picking flowers and herbs from my garden so I spent $25 on a basket weaving kit. There’s something really seductive about making things that are also useful and wearable.

[@lindsayjsolomon]

THANK YOU for talking about the problem with thrifting larger sizes!

[@teanettle6670]

white blouse, blue skirt Rachel: reverse reverse! haha love it!

[@katiespiker6217]

Ahhh I loved all of them! The color of the secret pants is to die for! I love love love.

[@mdavis2271]

I'm sure there's little chance that this will be seen, but maybe consider sewing on a small piece of fabric on the inner side of both pant legs with a button hole. Attach a button above the bits of fabric and a button on the direct opposite side of the pant leg that the fabric is on. That way you can tighten the pants like you would a shirt sleeve or unbutton them for the looser look. Then you can have the best of both worlds!

[@jenniferdirocco3862]

For the gingham, maybe you elasticate the neckline to give it some “grab” on your shoulders? Or just a bit around the shoulder area might work.

[@kme]

I thought of this too, only you worded it so much better (and sooner lol) than I did. 😁

[@wanjahe8749]

Or maybe bias tape. I tend to finnish necklines with storebaught bias tape when i don't want to do a facing

[@mala3isity]

Elastic across the tops of the sleeves would work. To keep a smooth line maybe the adjustable bra strap trick might work. Take the straps from a defunct or hated bra, sew the beginning and the ring end to the front and back. Tack the first 2/3ish to the top sleeve leaving the adjustable part free till the try-on. If you sew the adjustable to the front, it makes it a lot easier to wear. You could also replace the fabric in the back (white with the hem trim across the top?) and make it look like a fashion statement. "Mistake?! Nooooo! Don't be silly."

[@missshelleysuzanne]

That plant edit was everything 😂. Thank you for everything you do, seriously 🙌🏻 my mental health appreciates it

[@martinarasch5994]

YES thank you for not buing large sizes just to remake them. It's actually really hard to find second hand clothing if you're over a certain size.

[@elainemayronne7419]

"A part of SEWING is that you just keep GOING"......needs to be your motto. I love sewing puns too. Thanks for being adorable :)

[@ah5721]

I saw the light blue gingham, I clicked and I liked before even watching. you are bring me joy while I struggle through my stupid online homework.

[@ducko34]

Those green hobbit pants are truly the best piece of clothing I have ever seen

[@rachelboersma-plug9482]

Fall-y off shoulders: try adding lingerie strap guards.

[@kme]

I'd thought maybe she could try adding a band of elastic across the back, maybe? Or sewing two pieces of elastic around the tops of the sleeve/shoulder/collar area to draw it in, but... Idk. It might make things bunch up oddly. I'm not advanced enough to know what it might really do. 😅

[@ambersmith2612]

This is smart!! I made a stay and the shoulders fall off :( I feel like they should've been closer together but I have no clue how to do that

[@guinevere1165]

I always just pin the top to my bra like a lazy oaf

[@forfrockssake]

Loops that can snap over your bra! My grandmother's dress have them and they're AMAZING.

[@yumistandlee5908]

I was thinking of strap guards too! The little loops of ribbon with tiny snaps are very useful.

[@joforthesummer]

I would highly recommend Rosery Apparel's thrift flips here on youtube, she does a lot of similar things like taking the skirt off a dress so it's a top or recutting a dress so it just fits better. None of that superglue shit

[@guinevere1165]

Yes, only hot glue in this channel

[@emilyfrib]

Your point on buying big sizes out feels so strange when our thrift stores are almost nothing BUT big sizes. It feels almost impossible to find things below 42. :^0 Never knew it was in so big demand in America.

[@איהבר-יהלום]

Regarding your grandma's old slides - in my family, we just digitize the pictures and then we can hold on to them without them taking out precious space.