I Just Want to Dress Like a Borrower (so i frickin' did)

You know when you're sitting, minding your own business... and then you get STRUCK with the urge to make giant versions of small items to wear? Yeah, me too. So that's this week's video!
Welcome to my brain where niche nostalgic 90's movies make a sudden appearance and don't leave. This time I decided I wanted to dress like my own version of The Borrowers 1997: A true cinematic masterpiece.
I made the whole outfit within 3 days and I regret NOTHING.
Okay have fun kids g'byeeee
Chapters:
00:00 Intro
02:33 Design
05:11 Materials & Such
07:38 The Dress!
11:20 Day Two (Props)
13:04 Important Musical Number
17:07 Day Three (Painting & Apron)
21:30 The Vest'
23:23 Reveal!
24:37 Wrap-Up & Bloopz
Insta: / rachel.maksy
TikTok: @rachelmaksy
#sewing #theborrowers #costume

[@rachelmaksy]

Hi friends!! Captions are out for transcription and should be up later tonight OK LOVE YOU BYE!

[@itwasagoodideaatthetime7980]

3:32 - 3:37 Back in 2000 when I first got out if high school (& yes I *KNOW* this confession dates me!) I worked as a receptionist. Part if my job was to go through & file *TONES* of paper documents. To stop myself from constantly getting paper. Cuts on my fingers I wore rubber thimbles. That not only protected my fingers. But had little grippy knobs on them to help me grip the papers more easily. Her shoes kinda look like they were made from rubber thimbles. These days most everything is digital so the need for rubber thimbles is not really required. So not many people will recognise them.

[@lenninmontiel4539]

Oh I know what you mean by borrower from the secret world of Arietty that studio ghibli movie if you haven't seen its please do its good along side howls moving castle, spirited away, my neighbor totoro, ponpoco, poñyo and much more

[@sarah-phillips]

Your video titles make me laugh so hard. "Fuggin'" is now a part of my vocabulary.

[@l33th0b0]

mamas apron was a collar tag from a shirt you know that ones that explain how to launder the item

[@GoddesSilverRose]

Take your time. You're only one person please take care of yourself.

[@turtlesrcoming]

I’ve not seen The Borrowers movie you referenced but I have seen Studio Ghibli’s version The Secret World of Arietty so still grasping the concept and I LOVE it

[@silverdragon1314]

They're based on the same books ❤️

[@ev.8972]

Yessss the house in that movie is so iconic, ariettys room especially, and the fake windows 🥺

[@kt7087]

The 1997 version is DEFINITELY worth a watch! Love the studio ghibli movie!

[@lenninmontiel4539]

I love that movie the secret world of Arietty it was one of my favorites alongside spirited away, howls moving castle, Ponpoco, poñyo, my neighbor totoro.

[@tatyannafrancis9935]

I love Secret World of Arriety!

[@Brizwho]

If I was a borrower, I’d definitely use a scrunchy as a tutu ☺️

[@heartofstars13]

Oh my gosh, that's such a cute idea!!

[@lemonwrlds]

This would be so cute! 😍

[@nastassjahall9358]

You are a visionary

[@ssgtmole8610]

I think it would also be easy to make it to scale. 👍

[@emmapalmer7946]

I used a scrunchy as a tutu on a mini teddy I had as a kid. Super cute!

[@maryp3052]

Rachel: I'm going to make a borrower outfit. Also Rachel: wears borrower clothes to make borrower clothes.

[@theljconrad]

That second day outfit with the big check tablecloth aesthetic skirt and chunky knit slipper socks was perfect for a Borrower!

[@maryp3052]

@@theljconrad yeah I was like, well, mission accomplished.

[@ladycarys3008]

That’s what i was thinking 😂

[@rachelmaksy]

heheheheheheheh

[@SpiderboyN2Jesus]

Yeah, that one with the large pattern looks way more like something a tiny person could wear than something with such a tiny pattern, lol 😅.

[@E_FoxSnowspirit]

I love how Rachel's channel has just become her doing whatever makes her happy. I'm completely along for the ride!

[@rachelmaksy]

🥰🥰🥰🥰🥰🥰

[@AutumnFictions]

"30 and flirty, baby. I'm ready to dress like a borrower" -Rachel, Autumn 2022

[@HerselfTheElph]

But...its still summer

[@grumpypuppy8]

@@HerselfTheElph Not our hearts! 🍂

[@06BIBOI]

School are both happening , it's definitely not Summer anymore !

[@saramerrick6841]

RACHEL!! I love this project so much, but PLEASE do not use the "patchwork fabric" in a project that requires you to cut it! That's called a crazy quilt top and they are historically significant primary sources. That one looks like it's in really great condition and it actually has names and dates which means it's even better!! Turn it into a wall hanging or a quilt, but please don't cut it up 😭😭😭

[@krisdepp890]

mood forever

[@TheSamSamShow]

Mama’s apron is a clothes tag - you can see cleaning instruction symbols!

[@sofapop653]

Was about to comment this! I recognized it right away!

[@rebeccaelise3080]

Came here to say this but you beat me to it! Rachel’s ask version totally gave the same vibe though :)

[@tannad5332]

Glad someone else caught this too

[@greatauntlizbethg9137]

Well that makes sense then

[@jesshauger]

I came to the comments to check for this.

[@ExcuseTheNeonDancer]

Honestly, Rachel gives me the same excitement/enjoyment JennaMarbles did when she was on KZbin, and I am absolutely here for it. Though nobody could ever replicate Jenna, Rachel has that same "I'm gonna make videos about what I want and what I enjoy" kind of energy and there is honestly something so wonderful and genuine and refreshing about that. Like, I will never NOT be excited when I get the notification for a new video she's posted, regardless of what the content of the video actually is.

[@rachelmaksy]

that means so much to me thank you 😭😭

[@DanielleVlog365]

Yep. Alt Jenna. Hobbit Jenna 😂

[@JoeXTheXJuggalo1]

No, just no. Due to how KZbin is and for respect of Rachel's channel I'll just nicely say. Don't compare Rachel to a no good, no talent, no name nobody lie jenna marbles. The only reason why she was so popular was due to her wearing skimpy clothes and cosplays and every dude around was drooling over her while getting their jollies off. So I said it before and say it again. Don't compare Rachel to someone like jenna marbles.

[@DanielleVlog365]

@@JoeXTheXJuggalo1 Not that she needed to for anyone but herself, but Jenna literally stopped all of that years ago, found a much better boyfriend, (now fiancé), switched her brand, expanded her talents, and gained many more followers. She also, unprompted, took down a lot of her earlier videos she thought may be hurtful or have harmful messaging. She was a big gamer, crafter, pet parent, plant person, etc. Her channel and Julien's have been for everyone. Also, Rachel replied to this and was appreciative. She likes Jenna too, and has mentioned it before. I also don't think she would appreciate a dude defending her by putting down another woman or content creator, but that is just my guess, as I can't speak for her.

[@JoeXTheXJuggalo1]

@@DanielleVlog365 what you said is as dumb as a drug addict saying they're no longer addicted to drugs just because they went to rehab. Also it's not y fault that my simple words can offend you. With all the so called "changes" you say jenna did. All that did was make her go from trash to garbage in my book.

[@high5totheface]

I feel like a coffee filter would be great for circle skirt petticoats as a borrower

[@simbelmyne7767]

Even better like 5 coffee filters for extra poof

[@Shyknit]

Omg or a handkerchief with lace on the edges 🥰

[@swordmother]

Rachel: *pulls off hat to reveal yet another, smaller hat*

[@pshewitt13]

Dearest Rachel, please consider saving that antique quilt. Its a Memory Quilt...the names and dates embroidered on the squares are associated with the person whose clothing the quilt piece came from. Usually, a special occasion or memory like baby clothes...

[@lynetteclauser3551]

@@junoantaresofficial or whoever possessed it died with no kin to pass it on too.

[@LeighIR]

We have a family crazy/memory quilt, which we treasure. Since there are both first and last names on it, it also has historical meaning. Local historical societies sometimes like to have them.

[@unicorntamer2207]

Wow!

[@hula691]

No one that follows cares I do and was made fun of

[@HomemakerDaze]

Whats it to do with her. You guna go to the op shop and buy everything there that's old or has someone's name on it incase it meant something to someone in the past. Silly.

[@zoeeleanor301]

I dressed as Arrietty once for World Book Day at school. I basically wore a basic dress but my mum made a huge pencil out of the inside of a roll of wrapping paper and I just carried that around all day 😂

[@alexbigley4297]

I love that this video is also an “I dressed like a borrower for a week” that just happens to end in a diy borrowers outfit.

[@ductapemasterK2]

3:58 I’m pretty sure her apron is a care tag from a regular piece of clothing! (You can see the little iron symbol) which I never noticed before in my two and a half decades of familiarity with this masterpiece of a movie, and makes me love it that much more

[@quenepacrossing4675]

It IS, i love that

[@lipstickcats2047]

Rachel: "What is the opposite of miniatures?" Me: "Maxiatures?" Rachel: "... Maxiatures." My proudest moment lol 😂 Also can we appreciate the opportunity for a delightful Maksy-atures pun?

[@annahackman2539]

I was trying to think of how to say something to the degree of, "This was a Maksy-malist idea." 😁

[@quinnmclaughlin7537]

I had to read like 20 comments before I read you, I thought of the same, as Rachel was verbally working through it.

[@mrluvpups]

I went to the comments specifically to see if someone had already commented this Maksy-atures

[@harpress]

Another person making sure that the Maksy-atures pun has been made.

[@Jaspstudio]

Bigatures

[@sparo_art]

Honestly, I LOVED the little vest, because it's a little "awkward" and not that flattering, it really give the borrower vibe ! Also, I wonder have you seen studia Ghibli's version of the Borrower ? The secret world of Arriety, it's super super cute too

[@MsMostDepressed]

Is nobody gonna mention that every outfit Rachel wore throughout the video is very Borrowercore ? So dang cute

[@timshay9503]

Rachel, my girlfriend is obsessed with your style in this video. She kept “ooo”ing and “ahhh”ing over all your looks and especially your hairstyles! If you ever feel like it please do a hair tutorial for those borrower buns because she is trying to do them and its not going well lol. Literally my favorite video of yours amazing job!

[@fae91]

I would love a tutorial for the buns!! They're so cute!

[@chaotic-goodartistry3903]

I and one of my friends were absolutely obsessed with borrowers after seeing Studio Ghibli's The Secret World of Ariety in theaters as kids, we bought those oversized novelty pencils and played in her treehouse and pretended that it was a treehouse in a bush and that we were borrowers and had the time of our lives

[@gigibeal]

that sounds like so much fun!! i would die to have a treehouse and pretend to be smthn fantastical 😩😩

[@akaittou]

I had no idea there was another borrowers film aside form Ghibli's Secret World of Arrietty, but the book series was a HUGE part of my childhood and you really, viscerally took me on a nostalgia trip with this. I need to find where my copies of the books have ended up, maybe even hunt them down in the original language to reread. There's something extremely delightful and whimsical about cottagecore at that size. Edit: SO MUCH KUDOS for actually trying to make something shaped out of the giant knit! I know I'd probably have just cut it into 2 (or 3 i suppose, i like my front opening clothes) rectagles and made the world's simplest sleeveless jacket/coat :'D

[@sleepyreapie]

Three things One: I would love to see you also look into the Secret World of Arietty from Studio Ghibli’s costume design (I love the clothes clip as a hair clip) Two: Whenever I see the borrowers I always think of the littles that my mom grew up with and passed down to me Three: I’d definitely be a goth borrower, doilies and lace are a must

[@wanderingspark]

My moral quandary is old linen tablecloths. I see one and think "this is such high-quality linen, it would be great for making shirt ruffles," but then I see that it has hand-done embroidery on it, and I feel too guilty to cut up someone else's needlework.

[@mirandarensberger6919]

Could you make a whole shirt or skirt out of it, and make a feature of the embroidery around the neckline or hem? I think that would be really honoring the previous stitcher's work. Or, I mean, you could use it as a tablecloth if you don't want to cut it up.

[@Bluebelle51]

I cannot bring myself to cut up a hand embroidered piece. I buy them, but I end up framing them and hanging them on the wall Especially the really old ones I did use one pillowcase to cover an antique lampshade, it looks great on that antique floor lamp, and I only had to open up holes that already existed so I didn't feel bad about it

[@lauraleecreations3217]

Make a skirt out of it where it's less cutting and more usable❤️❤️

[@ohcontraire1915]

Not the same but I once bought a beautiful silk dress in a charity shop for the fabric (to make into a headscarf) and it was only once i started taking it apart that I realised it had all been painstakingly sewn by hand, and here I was HEARTLESSLY chopping it up 😭 the guilt was awful but it was already too late so I made sure the recipient of the headscarf knew the backstory and hoped she'd love it all the more for it! (she did)

[@catelisahill1283]

This video takes me back, when I was 7 my school had a "dress up as a fictional character" day, I went as Arietty, my mum used a dog blanket (washed ofc) as a dress, a coat hanger bent into a paperclip with yellow tape over it, bubble wrap over my shoes, and a bunch of duct tape around my waist. I freaking loved it. And I won the best costume prize for my year hehe ❤️ your version is hand's down much better haha, you incredibly talented human bean!

[@EmmyFluff]

BORROWER CORE! YES! I've wanted to do a Secret World of Arrietty cosplay for years. I love the oversized hair clip she has. And giant buttons are also such a vibe. This video has awakened something within me and I think I have to do some borrower core for Halloween this year.

[@madamg612]

The Borrower movie is packed with HP alumni. A very young Tom Felton (Draco) plays Peabody Clock, Jim Broadbent (Slughorn) plays Pod Clock, and Mark Williams (Arthur Weasley) plays the exterminator. My mum used to read us The Borrowers as a bedtime story, and we went to see it at the cinema on release. So many happy memories. I loved the outfit- great job Rachel 🧡🧡🧡

[@lindenshepherd6085]

Oh my goodness, that’s so cool!

[@saphirephoenix1173]

Arriety's shoes are rubber thimbles, I think. Mother Borrower's apron is a fabric tee shirt tag. Fun, huh? And, the movie has a Pre-Draco Malfoy Tom Felton! How could this not be perfection?😘

[@aquadraco20]

I was just about to say the same thing.

[@Bacall1]

This movie has (at a quick glance on IMDB) at least three Harry Potter actors! Slughorn, Draco, and Arthur Weasley!

[@dramaticteaspoon]

@@Bacall1 Thinking the same! Think Warner Brothers was contractually obligated to include every UK actor at the time 🤣

[@itwasagoodideaatthetime7980]

3:32 - 3:37 Back in 2000 when I first got out if high school (& yes I *KNOW* this confession dates me!) I worked as a receptionist. Part if my job was to go through & file *TONES* of paper documents. To stop myself from constantly getting paper. Cuts on my fingers I wore rubber thimbles. That not only protected my fingers. But had little grippy knows on them to help me grip the papers more easily. Her shoes kinda look like they were made from rubber thimbles. These days most everything is digital so the need for rubber thimbles is not really required. So not many people will recognise them.

[@m.maclellan7147]

@@itwasagoodideaatthetime7980 HA ! Graduated in 1980 ! I'm old enough to not give a 'Rat's Arse' about much. Delicious freedom !

[@jennycvek677]

Petition for Rachel to do a regular series of making giant versions of tiny items simply so she can use the term "Maksy-atures" 😂💜

[@iidaethel]

Yes!! We want more!

[@ashleyyanez7105]

I was about to comment “Maksy-atures” too! 😆 Such a cute idea!!!

[@azrani2023]

I had the exact same thought so adorable

[@Carnelian21]

If this isn't Rachel's most ultimate final form, idk what is? Absolutely adorable!

[@bleaf_]

"What would you wear as a Borrower" best question ever thank you. I always thought the little plastic clip Arriety wears to keep her hair up in the 2010 Ghibli adaptation The Secret World of Arriety was adorable and definitely something I'd try if I was a borrower. Also the idea of like. a coat made of a discarded quilted over mitt or potholder sounds so cute. Or I'd just take in old doll clothes, that would be so fun.

[@valeriekhall]

I'm not sure what I'd wear; that needs more thinking. I love your idea of quilted oven mitt/potholder as a puffy coat! What I *do* know what I'd do as a Borrower is for my bed. Y'know that awesome feeling of putting on a brand new pair of socks for the very first time? I'd borrow a whole pair from a multipack to make my bedding. The ultimate squashily soft fluffy marshmallow bed for me to burrow into & never leave!

[@MithrilMagic]

The absolute chokehold this movie had on me as child was insanity. I remember wanting to go to thrift stores and buy giant sweaters and I would carry a messenger bag and hide in our attic. I drove my parents bonkers. The books and the movie…just perfection. It’s just a joy.

[@hopeahooper]

GIRL SAME, I built so many borrower houses and I was OBSESSED with this movie and the books!

[@returnoftheromans6726]

That is so cute!!

[@whimsical_bitches_club]

i was obsessed with the books for so long & somehow didn’t know abt this movie until today?????

[@dees3179]

There’s also a tv show this older. It’s still on the channel Retro atavistic. Brilliant actors. CGI unfortunately of it’s time and slightly regrettable…..

[@dees3179]

That is older……sorry, auto correct.

[@morganstewart5142]

I found this video immensely comforting. I too have watched that borrowers a number of times. I also have a love of all things tol and smol. I'm talking BFG, Iron Giant, The Secret World of Arrietty, Indian in the Cupboard, Gulliver's Travels, Nigh at the Museum, the list goes on. The side comments, and little antics are so fun. I did not think I'd sit here for 30 minutes, and that time flew by. It was so entertaining to watch you make the outfit. Also that needle you lost, I figure a borrower has picked it up, and put it too good use. I'm sure they thank you for it everyday :) You've captured the whole vibe of the borrowers really well. It was such a pleasure to watch you piece your outfit together

[@wisecanadianwoman]

When I was a very little girl, many, MANY, years back, "The Borrowers" series by Mary Norton were my favourite all time books. So I can honestly say to you, Rachel, that you make a perfect Borrower! Well done! ❤

[@niamhbradyhalmschlag5168]

"I need more pockets in the things that I own" an eternal mood 😔✊

[@hannahcollins1816]

That antique quilt would be super cool as a framed wall hanging!

[@m.maclellan7147]

Yeah, I was hoping she wouldn't cut that! Such history !

[@SecretSquirrelFun]

I absolutely agree. I was afraid that it might have been cut up. I’d definitely be framing it in an archival box frame, or....or at a pinch, turning it into a large cushion (decorative only). But personally, I’d frame it because it’s so beautiful and in amazing condition - if it is as old as the dates suggest, but I guess it could be something that someone made to appear old.

[@prisillaspace]

Awesome!! My grandparents lived through the depression and raised me….someone said….Ben Franklin?? Necessity is the mother of Invention! Definitely makes us more resourceful!! Keep it up! Bartering or Swapping is great fun too!!!

[@prisillaspace]

Ahhhhhhhh!!!!!!! Yes!!! I love Jim Broadbent! There’s a version with Bilbo that I love too & of course Arriety 🤩🥰✨🌟💖🌠 Great job Miss Maksy!!! I want to make one!!!!! I will!!!! I hope so!!! I’ll try!!! LOL

[@ILIV4DALE]

idk if anyone has said this yet but that is an incredibly special turn of the century crazy quilt which honestly should be protected because its a really wonderful example of traditional handicraft.

[@hula691]

I know so special

[@eh1702]

The whole Borrowers movie look was fabulous. Northen England meets Gotham (with a touch of Euro) for the Yuman Beans, fantastic sets for the Borrowers - and the terrific Borrower couture. Years ago I turned an old Stewart tartan throw (exactly what we used to use for picnic blankets) into a kinda robe/dressing gown thing. It was only after watching the Borrowers again recently that I realised where I got the idea for the really, really big stitching.

[@maleahlock]

I love that you show re-using the packaging and thrifting! I'm almost at my 12 month mark of Not Buying Anything New (except like medication, and food) and my brain has actually started to rewire itself to using what I have. And it is Exciting. And saves a LOT of money. And sparks my creativity. Thank you Rachel, gem of a person.

[@intrepidabsurdist]

12 months? That is awesome!

[@KasumiSan1989]

She bought new blanket... Just to destroy it for an outfit she will never wore again.

[@sarahpeartart]

That is a great idea!! I'm gonna do it :D

[@mirjanbouma]

@@KasumiSan1989 you expect her to wear everything she makes every week? What the heck are you doing on a creative channel.

[@maleahlock]

@@KasumiSan1989 No one is perfect, not you, not me, definitely not people who get weary from trying really hard and still being shamed for doing their best. Let's build each other up, not point fingers for a moment of feeling superior. K?

[@ll_seaqueen_ll]

You should watch the Ghibli version, it's not as crazy as The Borrowers but it's pretty to look at and a pleasant film to watch with some tea

[@ambersmith2612]

I loooooove secret life of Arietty with my whole heart

[@Ticket2theMoon]

“A pleasant film to watch with some tea” is the most appealing description for a movie I’ve ever heard.

[@sofapop653]

Was going to recommend the same, just watched it (a few days) before this was posted. 😊

[@megancox6269]

I fully blame “the littles” for my life long obsession 😂

[@nikkipooh9]

Omg! Borrowers was my FAVORITE movie as a kid! I love that kind of world building. Your costume cane out amazing and your video game character editing was top tier.

[@azrani2023]

I also enjoyed that video game part so much that editing was SUPERB!!!!

[@MakersHaven]

Best. Video. Ever. I’m forever telling my husband that “the borrowers took it” anytime we misplace something. While I don’t *actually* think there are tiny people in my walls I refuse to ever stop pretending there are.

[@lilithpluto]

I frequently refer to the Borrowers whenever I misplace or lose things too!

[@janolianna9926]

I love that so much

[@megperks6322]

Since you like the Borrower, I recommend The Secret World of Arrietty. An amazing studio Ghibli movie based on the same book x There's the Japanese dub, the American dub and the British Dub with Tom Holland x

[@ArtistAtPlay]

@@recitationtohear that's a link to air fryer potato wedges.

[@animevampierangel131]

I need to see the British dub

[@megperks6322]

@@allysonmccartney2150 In the American Dub, it is David but in the British dub, its Tom Holland. I live in England and my dub contains Mark Strong, Tom Holland and Saoirse Ronan xx

[@ladycharlotte8693]

It’s so good 😊

[@grizeldaxxx4568]

I FREAKIN LOVE THE BORROWERS!!! Loved the book as a kid and then they brought it to life!!! GENIUS! Her shoes look like a thimble used at the bank to count notes ...more grippy !! arrrrrrRRRRRRR that patchwork quilt!!! HOLY MOTHER that is wicked and the perfect thing for Borrowercore! But I don't know if I could cut it up ! Not sure if I could murder that or the Crochet splendour! OMG that Button Bag ..I adore Buttons and actually ended up paying $23.40 and a BUTTON for a set of Tea cups and plates with a Thatched House and cottage garden on it to go with the huge Needlepoint picture of a Thatched Cottage and garden today ..had to laugh as the Guy took it as payment ..it was obviously worth $1.60! hahaha! Tat paper clip ???!!! WHAAAAAAAAAT! so frikin cute! Loved the reveal!!!! Maybe You could make a cool vest out of that Tablecloth You scored?

[@jeremiahgabriel5709]

Kid me was entirely obsessed with this film, and adult me 1000% forgot that until this video. And in this short clip, I realized the Borrower's look like a cross between the Weasley family, and what battles amongst some ancient Britons and Pictish tribes (I imagine) might have looked like. Love the whole thing.

[@CS-lk2ys]

The momma’s skirt looks to me like a clothing tag. Almost looks like those funny laundry symbols and care instructions.

[@mblum1611]

The thing about crochet blankets is that I'd imagine they unravel terribly when cut, so I'd try to use the blanket as a whole with some creative gathering (like threading a ribbon through it in strategic locations to gather it down into the shapes you want), then add things on, since crochet takes sewing really well :) That particular zig-zag stitch could be really cute as a skirt or top or even a fun cloak!

[@madelineharris6757]

If you use the entire width of the blanket and cut just above one of the zig-zag colour changes (would have to cut following the zig-zags too), aside from some little yarn scraps from the cut row it shouldn't unravel at all! If you cut it vertically though and go through the rows then you'd absolutely need to somehow sew and secure every single end

[@Topaz_Estrella]

THIS MOVIE DOES NOT GET ENOUGH LOVE. I was obsessed as a child.

[@AngelavengerL]

Eeeeeh so cute! Might be worth making one of those victorian style pockets that just hang off their own waist band and can be worn with any skirt. I saw sewstine make them and they looked super handy. yours could be sized smaller to fit your mic stuff!

[@NaysWays]

Rachel: "I'm going to spend 4 days making a borrower costume" Day 2 - Rachel continues making borrowers costume, while wearing a perfect borrowers costume! 😄😘 Re the kneepads, I think a few of those disposable foil family sized pie dishes, layered up , possibly with a bit of that foam board between some of the layers to keep it thick and rigid, and then the sides cut and rolled in to form the edge? Something like that may save you a bit of heartache, hopefully.

[@druidriley3163]

*Rachel continues making borrowers costume, while wearing a perfect borrowers costume* Exactly what I was thinking!

[@sarahgoddard1213]

Perfectly put. Also, great tip about the kneepads

[@Monstrgoose]

Also the vest was the perfect "I'm tiny so my clothes are awkward and bulky touch" you didn't need to go so hard but you did and that's why we love you

[@boxer0325882010]

Rachel you made my whole day better. I often reference the borrower's movie because it is a beloved classic but most of the time I just get strange look when I mention it. I love that are doing an outfit based on it. I always loved Arrity's look.

[@XatxiFly]

The vest might be my favorite part! Absolutely inspired choice to use a giant yarn, it could totally have been harvested from a little sock or tea cozy. And I genuinely don't find its bulk unflattering at all, I like the "cropped armor top" aesthetic!

[@marjoleinsmolders1630]

After Bernadettes ankle content now we have Rachels knee content! Things are getting saucy with my fav creators. Love the result and the thrifting/recycling as always 🥰

[@EpicKate]

Right? We are highly favored to be online during this golden age of content. But have you heard of Seamstressed? Her most recent hamburger dress creation was gold!

[@marjoleinsmolders1630]

no I have not, will check, thanks for the tip!

[@EpicKate]

@@marjoleinsmolders1630 That makes me so happy! Let her know Katie sent you! 😁

[@1inchfemur]

Rachel: "The plot is not important" john kamps and gavin scott the screen writers of 1997's the borrowers: "aww :,("

[@hexonyou]

the boots ariety wore may have been made of one of those rubber finger covers for page turning/separating papers (they have the little grippers that make it easier to move the paper and keep you covered so no paper cuts). Also? I am living for this channel, your references have me friggin' nostalgic and you are an absolute gem.

[@SimplySiren13]

I love the part where you're talking about how the dress fabric should technically be large print and you literally are wearing a skirt with giant plaid print on it that would have worked perfectly as a piece for a borrower outfit 🤣

[@HelgaJohnson98]

This was a super cute project! I have never seen the movie but in Iceland we have a folktale of "búálfar" which essentially translates to home-elf or house-elf and they supposedly live in your home and occasionally borrow things, so when we loose things in our apartment we usually just say that the home-elf must be using it and move on 😊 love all your videos as well!

[@heartofstars13]

That is so sweet and wholesome

[@cclayton1316]

Alternatively, my German Oma insists 'das Haus verliert nichts' = the house loses nothing. Well, what is borrowed is not lost, so it checks out.

[@kthearcher3357]

That's hella cute!!! 💞

[@angrytrees7519]

Everything is somewhere!

[@laurarestrepo3231]

I remember watching the Borrowers and it blew my mind… then I watched the “making of” kind of documentary and was even more blown away, they made costumes that looked like clothe tags, all the props ♥️ just a wonderful wholesome movie

[@grizeldaxxx4568]

OOOO I am going to look for that ..how cool!

[@meantosay]

I never saw the film but here in the UK we had a Borrowers TV series back in the early 90s and I think you nailed the aesthetic. Even if the chunky knit vest didn't turn out quite as you'd hoped, the oversize stitches were my favourite detail, along with the giant paperclip. You make a delightful borrower! 🥰

[@eviescotia]

Wait. A TV series?! 👀😍🤓 *Immediately looks it up*

[@clairebeebum]

yes this! i loved that one

[@dulcieandrews712]

Rachel, if you ever try to make that vest again, lay the pattern so the bottom finished edge of the throw blanket is the bottom finished edge of the vest. I loved watching you create your Macksy-a-tures. For knee pads, the very inexpensive kneepads are made of small cell foam very much like a garden kneeling mat. You could just get some cheap kneepads and cut/ shape them into looking snappy or you could start with a garden kneeling pad. - I , too, have lived often as a floor troll while sewing, crafting, & working. My knees now wish I had used kneepads when my knees were as young as yours are. As the song says-- “You only get one pair of knees. You’ll miss them when they’re gone.” Knee-pad core

[@cass913]

RACHEL! We talked about this! Now that you have space you need a cutting table! Please heed this nearly 40yo ex floor troll's warnings! Also Dollar Tree has knee pads made out of foam that are surprisingly good...

[@donnarosadalvadores311]

I was looking through comments for the knee pad suggestion- I second this one. You can even attach the “snaps” and trim the pads off to size. Really enjoying all of your creations but especially the cosplay stuff ❤

[@rachelmaksy]

Hahaha I honestly like working on the floor XD I don't get a good 'towering view' of what I'm working on if it's on a table :P

[@cass913]

@@rachelmaksy you need one of those things that will suspend you up off the floor Mission Impossible style

[@LynnNexus]

@@rachelmaksy As much as I totally get the whole "eagle eye view" desire, your knees and back will Haaaate you. I am also a 40 year old floor troll and I've had to start using the pool table to cut on because floor too far.

[@magnum_cx8805]

@@rachelmaksy Get a domination stool. Something to stand on to tower over and look down on everyone and everything.

[@hula691]

A quilt from 1900 that you showed would be an historical item. Many collectors would be interested in that. Someone made that 120 years ago if I saw the embroidery right when you pulled it out.

[@Lea-bw9wj]

Agree. It horrified me that Rachel thought about cutting it up.

[@maddieb.4282]

Y’all be mad at something she didn’t even do lol

[@hula691]

@@maddieb.4282 Not about being mad it’s about a piece of history. She literally hand crafts. Get the irony. No one is mad just hoping to point out an historical significant piece

[@thequietinside3201]

Yes! Rachel, please don't cut that one up. It's over 100 years old.

[@mistigarrison1]

I'm not sure if it's really old or just made to look old. Anyway. Cut it up if you want to. It's yours.

[@helenwright413]

I loved the borrowers growing up too! There was a great borrowers tv series on the BBC, starring Ian Holm and Penelope Wilton, that I watched religiously on telly back in the day ❤ The costumes aren't as amazing as the film version, but the acting and story line more than make up for it. If you haven't watched that one yet, Rachel, I'd highly recommend it. Oh and fyi the apron in the film adaption is made from a care label, which I friggin love the idea of! I'm always cutting them out of my clothing because they irritate me. So the idea that a borrower is picking them up out of my fabric trash bin and using them for aprons is just so adorable. Great video hun! Big love from Manchester UK xXx

[@lollymcneill2290]

the button bag is so cute and reminds me of the fully working clock bag that i own and how it would look like a wrist watch made into a bag

[@raphaellegagne-nadeau5330]

The aesthetic of this whole video is IMPECCABLE. literally everything about it makes me happy 🥺

[@sarahhowell4623]

Right?!! Every frame is gorgeous!!

[@KTplease]

Dollar Tree has foam knee pads you could use as the base for the “snaps”.

[@EthalaRide]

I keep thinking of this as MacroFashion or Macro-Core, making it look like you've made stuff from small stuff that's big instead of big stuff that's small. that purse and vest are very good at bringing that macro borrower aesthetic to life.

[@tylinnfahrni9814]

A quick skill you might get a lot of use out of would be a blanket stitch! Perfect for edges of chunky weird fabrics to finish and prevent raveling (and making blankets). Love watching your videos while I sew, and as a fellow 30 year old this particular one speaks to me on a deep level.

[@ginakn615]

My mom recently passed away, and I've been having such a tough time, but we both loved your videos. They seriously all bring me such joy, but this one has become one of my all time favorites immediately. I seriously need to rewatch the Borrowers, it's been too long. I'm just so glad you do what you do, thank you 💗.

[@illya7]

I hope this made you feel better if only for a moment. Some childood movies might be just the ticket to ease your mind a little

[@beeticket]

“When someone we love passes, they no longer become a part of our past but a part of our future.” The grief you’re feeling for your mom is testament for how much you loved her. Grief is the price we must pay for loving someone so deeply. ♥️

[@ginakn615]

@@beeticket Thank you so much, that was beautifully put 💗.

[@ginakn615]

@@illya7 Thank you, it did. My mom read me the book when I was little and it was one of my all time favorites. When the movie came out, I loved that as well. I think I'll buy the DVD and revisit the memory, it's been too long. My mom's memorial service is actually next week, and my friends are coming over for a girls night over the weekend. I think the movie will be perfect then 💗

[@valeriekhall]

@@ginakn615 I'm glad your friends are coming to gather with you, as you honor your Mom. *any wanted hugs* Be gentle with yourself, as you learn how to adjust carrying her around with you in your heart. It takes a while for heart muscles to adjust to carrying that much love. It's okay to not be okay for as long as you need, whenever you need.

[@vikki4now]

That watch belt was adorably my favorite part of the outfit. Even Just the tint of auburn in your hair makes your skin tone glow. So glad you are wearing it that color. Such a beauty.

[@amy5974]

Oh my God!!! I loooooooved the Borrowers when I was little I use to (ironically) borrow the movie from the video store all the time!(because im that old) even back then I thought the costumes were kind of cool, I liked trying to figure out what they had 'borrowed' to make their clothes and furnish their little house. My folks also used the movie as an incentive to make me clean up my room, they always said if I left stuff out the borrowers would come out and take my stuff 😅

[@kellyn8908]

Alternate idea for Borrower fashion- use that giant blanket as a triangle shawl! Another “layer” for that tiny peasant look but removable, and doesn’t cover the bodice. Great video! Made me laugh, and now I need to go rewatch The Borrowers…

[@teganbaker2171]

Aww, I love The Borrowers! What a core memory unlocked.

[@bleepgloop]

Truly! I haven't watched The Borrowers since I was a little kid! I know what I'm watching tonight 😊

[@KelseyMuellerz]

Mommas skirt/apron is definitely a clothing washing instructions tag which is sooo creative

[@elsieannoh8447]

Yessss!!! I loved the Borrowers movie as a kid & my mom loved the books as a kid… we still blame all our stuff going missing on the Borrowers. Also, probably why I love the idea of upcycling!

[@kyndramb7050]

The Borrowers was my favourite book for years! My book was printed in the 50s, light blue, and I loved the sparse illustrations. So cute and wee!! I didn't know the movie existed for the longest time. After growing so attached to the old illustrations and text, I just couldn't get behind it. Little child me in single digits was such a hipster.

[@llamasugar5478]

I’m enchanted by miniatures (as I believe Rachel is), and seeing the concept turned up-side down to “maxiatures”-or should I say “Maksyatures”-is blowing my mind! Amazing work, Rachel!

[@reneebeneski9181]

1. Your hair was so freaking adorable this whole video 2. It's been over 100 in California all week, so this was a nice bit of fall I needed 3. If I was a borrower, I would make a formal dress out of a lace dolly

[@grizeldaxxx4568]

Oh yes , I just saw a round crochet tablecloth the other day and was reminded how a friend used to turn them into beautiful skirts ..but this one had nasty brown stains on it ...will grab it next month and just dye it with coffee , it looked like a giant doily x

[@BlueRoseFaery]

@@grizeldaxxx4568 If you can find it & want to try cleaning it first, Grandma's Secret Spot Remover is amazing. I got horrible black streaks out of vintage white polyester with it, after trying Shout & bleach and neither did anything. It's also gotten out tons of other stains, but that was the one that really impressed me.

[@grizeldaxxx4568]

@@BlueRoseFaery thanks , will have a look for it

[@funfettiheart]

Giant chunky knits look so comfy and warm! I'd totally use lace doilies as skirt and dye them rainbow colours. I'd also hoard glitter and sequins!

[@dawnelfiiya]

This made me SOOOO happy! I've been dreaming of making a borrower costume 5eva. Used to wear giant buttons I found in a haberdashery 😊 Ooh and from studying the costumes I realised the bumpy boots are from rubber thimbles!! I did find some perfect material for them in some kids play equipment a school was offloading- I think they used to be some balance balls or something 🤔

[@okthen623]

i swear the concept of "The Borrowers" blew my tiny little mind as a child. This + fairies and gnomes and all sorts of mythological teenie people using regular things to make clothing and dishes and what have you was so amazing and fascinating it captivates me to this day

[@valeriekhall]

Omigosh, you just reminded me. Who else watched "David the Gnome" as a kid?!?!

[@RivkahSong]

@@valeriekhall Wow, I haven't thought of that show in SO long. I loved that show. Toddler me refused to miss it lol

[@cassandrabreit5029]

Honestly I feel like imagining you're tiny is just an innate thing, I never saw the Borrowers but I used to always pretend I was a Polly Pocket

[@randycrago1359]

Hi there, I’m a borrower. My friends and I enjoy watching your program and were so elated when we saw that you were featuring our style! We never thought that it would become a trend among beans. We had to laugh a little, by the way, when the beans fell out of the sack. What a marvelous pun! There are several of us from different families living in our house. It is a very old house, but not the fanciest kind. It started as a very modest dwelling but has sort of turned into a cake house (as we like to call it) because about every owner has added to it over time. It has many layers to it you see. Our house has many hidden nook’s and crannies and the current owners don’t sweep or clean that often. Let’s just say that there are several generations of spiders living here too. Which is just the way we like it! My family lives in the bathroom, behind the sink where there is a little dead space in the wall. I know what you’re thinking. Who would want to live in a bathroom? But honest, it’s the best location for us little folk. It’s right next to the kitchen for one, has a good water supply, has a laundry space attached with more than enough socks to keep us warm and clothed. The beans do complain quite often about mis-matched socks, but it’s fine because who really cares about mis-matched socks?! They hardly ever care when the buttons go missing either. My mother likes to take the loose hair out of the brushes and weaves them into the prettiest garments. Everyone in the community adores them because of they’re daintiness. Something that you just can’t achieve from scraps you’ve borrowed. Well, gotta go. We can’t get caught using the phone and they will be waking up soon. Can’t wait for your next clever video! xoxo P.S. My friend Wynn would like me to ask you if you plan to do anymore videos featuring little things? She just loved your mouse house and wishes she could visit it.

[@danika5696]

This is such a delightful comment! Thank you for making me smile

[@QueenShireen]

Oh my goodness, I love this comment. Borrowers are on social media? Cool!

[@WoodlouseFairy]

hello borrower! i am a human bean, your lifestyle sounds so fun, i wish i could shrink down and be a borrower anyways i hope the bean that the phone belongs to doesn't see your comment, they would be utterly terrified😂 p.s. was it like a game of twister to write this

[@QueenShireen]

@@WoodlouseFairy You are human? Because your name says fairy? ;)

[@WoodlouseFairy]

@@QueenShireeni am human as far as i can tell, i just like the way woodlousefairy sounds like as a nane

[@MirandaMilner]

I would steal a pretty embroidered handkerchief and make a dress with it. Then I would make a purse by basically hammering a thimble so it's flatter and attaching some straps. I'd also use the material from a sock to make a cardigan. Then for shoes I'd dry some sheets of glue to use like leather.

[@kristya4739]

I love this! This was one of my favorite movies on Disney Channel when I was a youth. If I was a borrower I think I would be the one that steals everyone’s missing socks. I would make robes and other comfy clothes, out of socks and have the comfiest sock bed of all

[@natashascrazylife2989]

I weirdly think the pattern works REALLY well for borrowers, because you can ALMOST imagine it's the actual look of the weaving of the fabric itself. Just saying. XD

[@quinncy.]

really appreciate the beautiful and detailed shots that show "day two" etc. really cool, creative and ties everything together nicely =)

[@tatyannafrancis9935]

I’ve always loved those too, and I loved the stop motion elements this time!

[@floralfemme4700]

Yeah I love how much effort she puts into them, and they're so cute!

[@renateverhoeven5679]

Awesome! I'd say they'd make their clothes out of things disappear easily in a house, like handkerchiefs, socks, washcloths.. the small stuff. Look around at your house and see if you have small things that are easily taken without them being missed. This might be fun actually haha.

[@ms-rachel-anne]

I am screaming. The Borrowers was MY CHILDHOOD, so this speaks to me most deeply. Also, if I were a Borrower, I would make my clothing items out of socks, because stretchy and soft material. And for accessories, I'd turn to dog or cat toys because of the wide variety of materials and textures and colors.

[@carriehooper32]

I grew up reading the book series "The Littles" as one of my favorite book series. I was salty when The Borrowers came out because I thought they stole the idea from The Littles. That was before we had internet, a quick search just now taught me that The Borrowers came out a good 10 years before The Littles 🤣 I still love the idea of tiny people living in your house. While watching this video something started moving inside the empty drink can next to me, now I am certain it is not a fly lured in by leftover drops of cider in there but definitely a tiny human...

[@butterscotchgrove6151]

Oh! I hope you helped them get out!!

[@mrscb5303]

Me too! Totally thought they stole it from The Littles. To this day I wish they were real (dramatic sigh)

[@melaniepark7000]

I still have all my Littles books stashed away with the rest of my favourite books from when I was a kid. I am very much looking forward to reading them with my son when he is old enough 😍

[@bethanychomiak1399]

I always thought the littles were cooler because they had tails.

[@abaeterno]

The stitching for the apron gave me an idea: A scarecrow’s wife who lives with him on the farm. She always makes dinner for him when he comes in from working all day (standing in the field) - honestly would be an AMAZING concept to see you pull off for spooky season!

[@nekoabernathy9831]

All the food she makes her scarecrow husband is just corn related 🌽 lol i think ur idea sounds super cute

[@piraipirai73]

OR she stands in the field, guarding the plants, and he supports her by cooking dinner... still cute, i guess :>

[@r-pupz7032]

I've actually never seen the film but I was OBSESSED with the books as a kid! If you've never read them, I strongly recommend, whether as a bedtime story for your kid, or for yourself 🥰

[@juliacosta1216]

I loved the Borrowers movie so much and it still has such an emotional hold on me. Never clicked on a video so fast!

[@lydiacarswell]

I love how as Rachel says “there’s less threat of getting stabbed with the needle” I STAB MYSELF WITH A NEEDLE 😫

[@itwasagoodideaatthetime7980]

3:32 - 3:37 Back in 2000 when I first got out if high school (& yes I *KNOW* this confession dates me!) I worked as a receptionist. Part if my job was to go through & file *TONES* of paper documents. To stop myself from constantly getting paper. Cuts on my fingers I wore rubber thimbles. That not only protected my fingers. But had little grippy knobs on them to help me grip the papers more easily. Her shoes kinda look like they were made from rubber thimbles. These days most everything is digital so the need for rubber thimbles is not really required. So not many people will recognise them.

[@neeciT]

I was obsessed with the English version when I was a kid. I watched it over and over. My sister thought it was so boring but I absolutely love it. I bought the book collection a few years ago. I have been meaning to watch the secret world Arrietty movie.

[@hemmelgarndesigns]

Now I gotta make a borrower outfit😍 I loved this. I feel like I would do a thimble as a basket for collecting trinkets with a strap that is just large yarn, a pin cushion hat, a pinafore made to look like sewn pages of a storybook, a shirt with puffy sleeves and a large pattern, button knee pads, matchstick as a walking stick/torch, and normal lace up brown boots but with very large ribbon tied in pretty bows for the laces

[@ligiapoiani]

As a long-time Brazilian viewer, I have to admit I let out a squeal when I saw the "Cafés do Brasil" print on the coffee bag😆Great video as always!!

[@claudia4632]

Tambémmmmmm

[@usagiraira]

Sim! HAHAHAHA

[@biancamonteiro5367]

siimmm

[@rebekahgayle8992]

I love the watch-belt idea. I think I might use this but maybe find a cool functioning clock and wear it in the front like a giant statement belt buckle.

[@RichardLyleEsq]

I thought it wasn't going to work and then it did and now I will never doubt her again.

[@adoptedbythe1king]

Ooooh. I buy tamales from the freezer section, and they come in little cloth bags! With printing all over them! I actually used some of them to make flowers at my wedding. 10/10 it would be amazing for a borrower! Could be used for fabric, a bed sheet or duvet, or because it has a draw string, you could use it to haul home your borrowed items!!!

[@jamiesunshine8836]

I've been doing "fun buns" for years, and have red hair....my dad always asked me if I was a Borrower, and obviously I said yes. I have....been wanting....to do something like this....for literally FOREVER. I have had fabric sitting in my stash for YEARS....and now I think for Halloween I'm finally gonna get something done.