Making a Transformable Dress! *sooo many snaps lol*

[@julesdragons]

My mom badgered me until I wrote a comment: snap tape exists, it has snaps on it, you just sew it on. You don't have to hurt your hands, you can have snaps by just sewing. They also make hook and eye tape. Mom loves you and wants you to succeed and feels bad for your hands.

[@mnurkose7316]

Tell your mom she's adorable 🥰

[@chillinginthenameof]

...There's a thing called snap tape? This is going to change all of my future sewing endeavours. Thank you!

[@kriscook2423]

Yay for Mom knowledge! I appreciate when my mom looks at me and says 'why are doing that the hard way?' She then proceeds to blow my mind and impart some fantastic piece of knowledge that I will one day pass along in a similar fashion. Yay Moms!

[@freegirl3786]

Yeah, i found that. In the store. A week after sewing on 50 hooks and eyes to a corset top...🥲🥲🤌

[@sarahl2481]

@@chillinginthenameof right beside you. I was agog when i came across that comment as well! (silently adding snap tape and hook & eye tape to Amazon list)

[@brietea23]

My son’s call you “my lady”, and when we’re browsing KZbin or instagram and they see you, the shout, “mommy! Your lady! She’s here!” So needless to say, we, as a household, love you!

[@mijiah]

that's so cute 🥺😭

[@saratravieso4614]

Thats adorable

[@catlover2223]

That is precious! And they’ll grow up so cultured if you have them watching her!

[@meolammerz6771]

The dress turned out so pretty!! It gave me "I went to the farmer's market this morning but now I'm going to the beach with friends to have a cute picnic and go sailing" vibes.

[@sarahmcneill1237]

Those were my exact thoughts!

[@MusicalisMolly]

Add a robin's egg blue sash to the dress when it's all together and it would be like a cottage core version of Anastasia's once upon a December dress😍. I also think you should make that blue dress that Dimitri got her that she wears on the boat when she's learning to dance! I've always loved that look and I think it would suit your style.

[@valkinkslover]

My grandma used to do this to her own dresses in the 50's: she could change the sleeves, the hem, add details, change the collar... She didn't have a lot of money so with only one basic dress she could make believe she had many different ones!

[@SaltySeed]

That's actually been common thru out history. Very cool your grandma did it!!

[@naan2580]

@@SaltySeed I invite you to accept Islam as your religion. Do you want to accept Islam as your religion?

[@christinaedwards7159]

She was a really smart woman. I think that not everyone can think of doing stuff that’s really smart like that.

[@lilli5129]

Rachel- don’t ever feel sorry about sponsors. This is your way to make a living and to expand your brand. We are grateful for you, the amazing content, and on behalf of everyone else and me we all wish that you get out of your rut soon. Sending so much love ❤️

[@aprildriesslein5034]

Yes, seconding this! It's a tribute to your success that sponsors ask to partner with them, and I for one don't mind listening to an ad read if it keeps that sweet, sweet Maksy content coming. 😄 Not to mention, I am thrilled when people can make a living doing creative work, so I am delighted for you that you get to do so. You absolutely deserve a comfortable life and shouldn't apologize for making money doing what you do.

[@HaylieSings]

Plus, all her sponsors are cool and I am legit interested in many of them!

[@erinmoore9681]

Worth the mention that Thrive Market donates to those in need. I just love them

[@naan2580]

@@aprildriesslein5034 I invite you to accept Islam as your religion. Do you want to accept Islam as your religion?

[@becauseimafan]

@@erinmoore9681 Oh that's great news!!

[@alexandracollyer4218]

Me: comes home sad and tired after a hard day at work… Husband: “don’t you have a new Rachel video to watch today? Why don’t you get cozy in bed and I’ll bring you a tea and you can watch your new Rachel?” Me: this man really gets me.

[@okayheykae]

Aww that's so sweet! (sorry you had a hard day at work, and glad you have people/videos to help make things better!)

[@daniellegerber3908]

Aww that's so sweet 🧁 yay for supportive husbands!

[@erinbathie-moore8478]

Awww!!! I'm glad you have someone who gets you so well 😊

[@alicerenard4350]

« Watch your new Rachel » there’s a new Rachel every video 😂 adorable

[@thehutch7728]

I appreciate your husband. ❤️

[@mackereltabbie]

I feel like you could wear just this dress all summer: all of it, sleeveless, just the yellow parts, crop top and short skirt/full length skirt, either skirt version with a different top, crop top or longer top or top w/sleeves with a different skirt or trousers! That's like 13 (?) different outfits with just this dress + 1 top + 1 skirt + 1 pair of trousers. Tiniest capsule wardrobe ever.

[@lucyfur]

You could totally do more sleeves and ruffles to mix it up even more.

[@Asdfghjkl-ee3zw]

Rachel, if you ever want to do one of these transforming outfits again: try snap tape! The snaps are already applied in even spaces and it'll be so much easier than having to hand apply each one. Just food for thought!

[@jenel4282]

Snap tape is a great idea. I was thinking buttons would look cute, but sewing all those buttonholes. 👎🏻

[@xXJAng3lXxx]

this is very good to know ty

[@emmy8526]

Snaps are one of my least liked parts of sewing. When she brought it up early on, I thought: I hope she means she ordered snap tape 😂

[@gabriellemcafee112]

Snap tape input here too! I do burlesque and it's soooo much easier. I've made a few pairs of tear away pants with them.

[@MsNovemberDaisy]

Ooo I had not heard of snap tape. :D this is why I love reading the comments section. So many helpful tips!

[@devoragray3357]

Thought for a second I had entered a different dimension and Frodo was…blond. Then he multiplied. So that was fun. LOL Happy birthday! I just turned 40, and it keeps getting better and better.

[@hospitalcakewalk]

Some random person said 'oh hey Iris, (my real name) how have you been?' And i absolutely sh*t you not, HAVE NO IDEA WHO TF THAT HUMAN WAS AT ALL. :O So when this video, when that first dog popped up, i literally scrolled like i was on wheel of fortune, like i almost cried XD Thank God it was just a random pupper.

[@WeirdoChocolateLover]

i was like "did they bleach frodo???"

[@angrytrees7519]

I thought it was an illusion like that blue/gold dress.

[@elodietolander4858]

I GOT SO SO CONFUSED!!!!!

[@christinevr7698]

Oh thank God it’s not just me having this hallucination.

[@willowrosie]

I have the existential crisis "lets keep this simple" talk all the time, my "book nook" has turned into a whole massive diorama now. THIS IS THE RELATABLE CONTENT WE COME HERE FOR :)

[@lucialovecraft]

Oh my god same. Im trying to have a more simple and nice look to my room but it is absolutely cluttered in books! 😅

[@mossfrog9720]

Same my doll room is now going to be a 2 story house with an attic, hardwood floors, cobblestone walls and custom trees

[@tigerlilytarot2402]

Very cool dress! Odd that the strange dogs were not addressed…. I was so confused lol

[@startingagain639]

I love it!! Did you get two more dogs??

[@crow-jane]

@@startingagain639 She’s pet sitting. I think it was in her insta stories. I swear I’m not a weirdo. 😂

[@ExcuseTheNeonDancer]

I dunno why, but with the flutter sleeves and ruffled hem, and the fact that it's yellow, it's really giving Don Bluth's Anastasia and I am HERE for it 😍

[@StoriesForCoffee]

Omg I’d love to see you create your own Gilded Age Met Gala look because this year was *rough* in terms of anyone being on theme, and I know you’d be 😌

[@riechanster]

Yes!!! This!!

[@naan2580]

@@riechanster I invite you to accept Islam as your religion. Do you want to accept Islam as your religion?

[@jordanrea3519]

The untransformed version looks kinda like a cottage-core version of Anastasia’s yellow dress!! It’s so beautiful!!

[@PrincessMeggala0913]

YES!!!!!! I was thinking EXACTLY the same thing!

[@evelynwhite2804]

Oh my gosh if the belt was blue :000

[@elizabethc1782]

@@evelynwhite2804 ^^^^^^^^

[@naan2580]

@@PrincessMeggala0913 I invite you to accept Islam as your religion. Do you want to accept Islam as your religion?

[@DedeLeStrange]

I love this! Dress 1: for walking gracefully through the fields. Dress 2: for paddling in the river. So practical. 10/10 😂

[@jonnaborosky8836]

Back in the '50's, there were shows like "What's my line?," " I've got at Secret" and "To Tell The Truth." On one of those game shows don't recall which one) there was someone who had made an "outfit" that she changed, by tear-aways, into about 25 different outfits. Maybe it was 21 or 27...I don't remember exactly. It was amazing! You'd love it...I'm pretty sure. Seems like she made it for the talent part of a pageant, or something. Oh wow! Your outfits are so cute! Happy Birthday on the actual day...or thereabouts!

[@PricklyAlpaca]

I too have been having an existential crisis so I feel this in my soul I am ALWAYS here for some indulgent Rachel content 🙏

[@insertchannelname1223]

Heyy

[@marismcgarveyhenderson6328]

Hey I know you !

[@nnemo0]

Sup

[@yeonbinist101]

Hello Kira!

[@faithfulimagination226]

I love your channel btw!

[@jeremygreen2883]

The big reveal felt like the most tame burlesque show that I've ever seen, and I'm here for it! You made the right decision on the sleeves, I like those better.

[@rondaks3757]

Ok, now I need to see her preform with the music. Lol

[@naan2580]

@@rondaks3757 I invite you to accept Islam as your religion. Do you want to accept Islam as your religion?

[@LJmysticOwl]

pausing 8 minutes in to say: Rachel, introduce us to the new doggo! I think what's really practical about this is that you can take the sleeves and ruffle off when you're matching either piece with another bottom/top that would clash with the pattern.

[@browntr95]

She could also make multiple ruffles/sleeves/dresses so she can mix and match all the pieces

[@evelynwhite2804]

Btw I believe she was pet-sitting, I follow her Insta Stories and I feel like she mentioned that somewhere

[@Raeliana.Kitagawa]

She pupper sitting

[@naan2580]

@@evelynwhite2804 I invite you to accept Islam as your religion. Do you want to accept Islam as your religion?

[@katmartindale8049]

Guess you haven't yet heard of snap tape? You often find it in the legs of baby clothes so you have easy access for changing diapers. It's two pieces of twill tape, one side having the male snap half and the other side has the female snap half. You sew it in using the zipper foot. It does make putting lots of snaps in a garment a little easier and less achy hands . Probably would have worked well around the ruffle. The dress turned out very cute. It was a novel idea and you made it work.

[@moda78z]

You can have a sponsor on every video. Doesn’t bother me at all. Many KZbinrs do AND Frodo has gotten used to the good life 😆🤣❤️

[@jeangrimoire623]

You could totally do more pieces for this too, like a trade out pair of sleeves, or a different bodice and have even more mix and match options!

[@LexiKittenWonderLand]

I was going to comment this too. Imagine having like 2 bodices and just have a bunch of sleeves

[@naan2580]

@@LexiKittenWonderLand I invite you to accept Islam as your religion. Do you want to accept Islam as your religion?

[@PaperTiger]

The tadpole bit at the end makes me feel the need to share that "tadpole" in Norwegian is "rumpetroll" ("rumpe" = bum, and troll = exactly what it looks like). I think it's because they have tails, but still, "bum troll" is pretty ridiculous and funny.

[@emilyredbird7497]

That's so cute! Here, they're called "tail toads", even though they become frogs.

[@meriotheart]

They're called dipkopje in Dutch or . Dik means fat/thick, kop is head but slightly impolite/used for animals and je is a diminutive(?), so small fat head. Another name is kikkervisje, literally small frog fish

[@ms_it_is]

In German its Kaulquappe and I had to google where that comes from. So apparently kaul means hole/trench and quappe or quabbe is a slimy wobbly thing, can be alive or just a weird blob. So 'wobbly animal/slimy blob in a hole' it is

[@mariannemakinen6614]

So cool it’s called so differently in different languages! In Finnish it’s ”nuijapää”, nuija meaning like a mallet or a hammer, and pää meaning head, so basically a hammer head😂

[@seanaghpalmtree]

Rachel: It worked!!! *everyone liked that* This is such a fun idea, LOVE how it turned out!!

[@thedragonlistener]

Happy birthday Rachel! My favorite part of this video may just be the myriad of foreign dogs appearing without any explanation ever given from Rachel. Beautiful dress! Thank you!

[@SurinaSlackArt]

The best thing about this video is that she's so happy and excited about the project. And then that success... what a win. Happy 30th birthday, Rachel!

[@treeflamingo]

Watching women younger than me make friends with 30 is one of my favorite things. You're right, we don't need to worry about getting older, and self-knowledge is one of the greatest assets we acquire with age.

[@Eowyn3Pride]

30 was so long ago for me...regrets, always...regret my regrets...no, they make me.😁

[@yvettejones5323]

I hate the whole, "Ahmahgawd! 30 is SO OLD!" garbage. My MIL has been trying her darndest to make me feel old since I was 26. It's annoying.

[@treeflamingo]

@@Eowyn3Pride Right? Don't bother regretting what you can learn from!

[@treeflamingo]

@@yvettejones5323 This just makes me feel bad for your MIL - how must she feel about herself if she thinks 30 is old?? Some of us age like wine, some like bananas...

[@naan2580]

@@yvettejones5323 I invite you to accept Islam as your religion. Do you want to accept Islam as your religion?

[@MiyLei]

The way she just DIDNT explain the reasoning behind the surplus of additional friends in her home lol

[@joeyparker7991]

8:35 tell me why my brain told me for a solid 2 seconds that you bleached Frodo blond 😂 I absolutely adore how this came out and welcome to the world of snaps! I make mostly stuffed animals and little outfits for them so snaps are definitely my ride or dies :)

[@Glesga_lassie]

Same lol

[@amakerwitch]

I was just watching along and suddenly this dog and I said out loud “who the f*#& is that?!” Literally paused the video to come to the comments and see if anyone else had the same “wtf” moment I did. 😂

[@PaulaDuPontPlus]

@@amakerwitch me: what?? WHOOZAT??? paused and came right to the comments haha

[@KryssieQ]

@@amakerwitch Me too!

[@katerinahikesalot1644]

@@amakerwitch Me too! So who is he?? LOL

[@caeridlock3930]

You could almost say that Rachel is gathering a fellowship of dogs...I'm okay with this, because Gandalf had a ruffled robe that changed appearance just as suddenly as this dress can. XD 💜💙🖤

[@bookmouse2719]

Yes, maybe it's been a while and I notice her dog has multiplied itself.

[@stellad7018]

Happy Birthday Rachel!!! ...also, anyone else wondering about the random dogs? 😂 was Frodo having a play date?

[@PeanutButterBaws]

My first thought was Sam!! The other dog is blonde, lil shaggy, and Frodo's bud!!

[@PeanutButterBaws]

Okay I just got further into the video.... So many dogs!!

[@beccafrances31]

Rachel: makes a crazy amazing transforming dress The comments: WHO ARE THESE NEW DOGS?!?!?!?

[@MulberrySeason]

Hey, new dogs are important 😌

[@ladyethyme]

MUST KNOW

[@MillieRose3]

Yes, that is what I want to know!

[@cindistanesic2188]

Who is that Sandy-dog from Little Orphan Annie?

[@megan1324]

Literally

[@meganh2892]

Life lessons with Rachel: the cleanliness of the room doesn’t matter if you know how to strategically point your camera!

[@captainlemonn]

I also love the fact that with every day, just more and more random dogs keep appearing and Rachel never explains it XD

[@Kristenhas3cats]

And they're ALL FUCKING CUTE LITTLE SHAGGY GUYS lol it just kills me I have no idea where these dogs came from

[@naan2580]

@@Kristenhas3cats I invite you to accept Islam as your religion. Do you want to accept Islam as your religion?

[@AgnetaOhneH]

Rachel: "Are you proud of me?" The KZbin-fam: "Always."

[@sfshigleygiusti]

ALWAYS!

[@Lelukat13]

always :)

[@naan2580]

@@Lelukat13 I invite you to accept Islam as your religion. Do you want to accept Islam as your religion?

[@crystilmurch5659]

This is such an amazing "spring to summer" transformation outfit. Also, proof positive that fabric on floor = furry friend love by the tonne.

[@samanthawilmot378]

This dress with all the additions attached feels very "summer derby" to me, I love it :D On a broader note, I have loved all of your "self-indulgent" projects!! I was a bit worried a few months ago when you seemed very downtrodden about your projects and making things "for the masses" but you seem to have sprung back and I'm glad! Don't ever feel guilty about doing projects for yourself or to enjoy them, that's half the reason you've got almost 1M subscribers! (the other half is 25% your humor and 25% frodo) I've been a subscriber for 3 or 4 years now, and your upload schedule is one of the few that I have memorized and look forward to watching ❤ Keep being awesome!

[@aisadal2521]

I can guarantee that every fairy godparent in existence is proud of what you've made today, Rachel 🥰

[@therealhellkitty5388]

Happy birthday Rachel, I’m 61 and I can assure you that you become more “yourself” as the years go by. Great project! I look forward to the next one. Congratulations on the milestone of 30!

[@katyhamilton3187]

Rachel, I turned 30 last September and felt the shift from “I-am-excited-to-finally-be-in-my-30s-and-be-settled” to “Holy smokes, now I’m 30. Permanently.” Then I remembered we were 29 together, so if when you turned 30 it would be cool because you’re cool and I felt 100% better. 😂

[@beckhill6642]

Happy Birthday!!!! I was so fixated on the "new" yellow floofy doggo for so so long. Then ALL THE DOGGOS appeared and my brain exploded. Lol! Doggy day care?! Love your concept, love the dress, executed so perfectly! Yes so proud you said all that in one take, lol!

[@misscutenar2333]

Oh okay so she didnt suddenly get like a thousand doggos and I didnt notice? What a relief :)

[@mirzabellav3472]

Me too!

[@merrylty7632]

I was wondering the same! Where do they all come from?!

[@jillking7521]

@@merrylty7632 They're Rachel's Mom's!

[@naan2580]

@@misscutenar2333 I invite you to accept Islam as your religion. Do you want to accept Islam as your religion?

[@lauravandeven7725]

Sooo many doggos! First i thought frodo had a bleach. But then he showed up with other buddy's! Very cute. But more important, beautiful dress, very much swoosh! And hope you had a lovely birthday! Love you and you video's

[@emilysmith2784]

I also thought Frodo had went blonde 😆

[@CM-ss5pe]

The house slowly being infested by an increasing amount of dogs...

[@Midnightpigeon666]

I haven’t gotten to the explanation I. The video yet but my guess is that Rachel has an open invitation for all the neighbours hounds to come over and hang 🤣 Frodo has buddies!?

[@pumpkin23mixedmediaartcoll93]

@@Midnightpigeon666 I came here for answers, like did she open a doggy day care? 😍🤩

[@sydneysinclaircastro1108]

The mystery of All Those Dogs At Rachel’s House continues

[@frida5185]

This video makes the creative side of my brain go "Imagine doing this to ALL garments from now on! Make one dress but 10 differens ruffles and 15 different sleeves. And then you can make another dress, BUT USE THE RUFFLES AND SLEEVES THAT YOU ALREADY MADE". Wild! The possibilities are endless!

[@foreverjynxed]

Happy birthday! This was such a stinking cute project! The dogs multiplying was the best surprise! I love their universal need to lay on the patterns. Truly understood the assignment.

[@keelinover5584]

I watched this with my mom and I wanted to share her comments. "Wow she's a great seamstress. That dress is so cute! She did a great job." Happy Birthday, Rachel!

[@ohdrey89]

The amount of satisfaction I get from watching the Frodo feetsies in the cutaways for Rachel putting the fabric pieces together can not be overstated. Quality Content (TM).

[@molliecrompton8208]

I'm just imagining a vintage spy movie where this woman gets caught on a covert mission and has to transform into action mode and just rips off her flouncy dress accessories to reveal a no-nonsense dress for escape! Amazing project Rachel

[@sarahmcneill1237]

They did that in the Barbie Three Musketeers movie, actually

[@spanglerarlingtonbrugh8811]

@@sarahmcneill1237 so true yet another instance of Barbie being ahead of her time

[@liritalyric]

I feel like this dress is perfect for a nice dinner followed by a walk on a beach! If you’re just stowing the ruffle in the car so it doesn’t get covered in sand (coarse, rough, gets everywhere) it’s pretty darn practical! Happy birthday!

[@breanajohnston744]

Also, can we talk about Rachel being the pied piper of puppies for a moment

[@crowfaerymori]

Anyone know if she got another dog or the dog is just visiting?

[@Jill4ChrisRedfeild]

So MANY DOGS!! where they come from?? I need to know haha

[@Edencool13]

@@crowfaerymori I think they're visiting or looking after for a friend. I remember in another video that she did that so I assume it's the same

[@marjoriethompson3790]

@rachelmaksy we need to know who all of these dogs are.

[@naan2580]

@@crowfaerymori I invite you to accept Islam as your religion. Do you want to accept Islam as your religion?

[@teresana21]

This is perfect for changing out hems/ruffles for walking skirts to be washed or just for fashion purposes. I love this idea.

[@maddiemoate]

Kind of want to see you do a magical set of layered quick change outfits now...

[@kasiaow.3625]

Exactly!

[@maddiemoate]

Oooh but each layer could be a different character from a movie!

[@leenone8456]

I didn't know I wanted exactly this until right now. 😍 🤩

[@samanthaconnelly4046]

ooo like a quick change outfit

[@smolgoblin8988]

Or you could watch Barbie and the musketeers… just saying

[@mrs.m.b.3630]

I love your term "swooshability" for skirts, my favorite part too!

[@blackmist5351]

This is truly one of the coolest things you've ever done, I'm amazed, but Rachel I need to know where all the dogs came from and I need to know each of their names and have an individual introduction 🥺🥺🥺

[@TheGreyjeans94]

Happy Birthday! The dress is so fun! Side note...when did you adopt so many fur babies 🤣

[@karenjb82]

Same.

[@naan2580]

@@TheGreyjeans94 I invite you to accept Islam as your religion. Do you want to accept Islam as your religion?

[@TheGreyjeans94]

@@naan2580 I am a Christian but thank you. Have a blessed day.

[@naan2580]

@@TheGreyjeans94 Islam is the only true religion. I want you to go to paradise after death and be protected from hell. But for that you have to accept Islam as your religion.

[@lynseymcnulty4307]

Starts watching and immediately shouts the daughter "come quick, extra doggos!"

[@MegaMato]

Right?! But the real question is... Why?!! And what are their names?! I need to know!!!

[@hannahtikvah]

@@MegaMato They better be named Merry, Pippin, and Sam!

[@danielapiovesan3791]

I literally went "WHO ARE YOU" when the other dog showed up

[@MegaMato]

@@danielapiovesan3791 I think we all did.

[@RachelleHinrichs]

I literally came down here for this! Who are these new fluffy friends!? Introduce us please!

[@big-nosedlegend7239]

this is my favorite thing you've ever made! Ugh i want you collab with a clothing place to make it a thing someone could buy! ALSO why is Frodo multiplying into progressively smaller and lighter colored versions of himself

[@SweeneySays]

I cannot help myself: please don't apologize for getting paid to make this free content! Your sponsor reads always comprise such a small percentage of your overall video, too. You've cultivated such a lovely space here that I have a hard time imagining people getting salty about 30-60 seconds of sponsored reads in your 20-30 minute videos. But to anyone who does have the audacity to be salty.. can I gently remind you that this is entirely free???? Anyway, Rachel: you are great, your content is great, and you deserve to get paid for it. ok cool bye

[@Basic_Witch44]

When you see new dogs and it's not Frodo!! I need to know the names of the dogs! ♥♥Also Happy Birthday Rachel!!♥♥

[@andreadake5049]

It gives me "Mom sees me leaving the house for middle school wearing dress 1 but convert it to dress 2 when I get there" 😂

[@jgberlinvt]

😆

[@naan2580]

@@jgberlinvt I invite you to accept Islam as your religion. Do you want to accept Islam as your religion?

[@becauseimafan]

😂😂 I love it!! 😂😂

[@MissSuperNothing1]

Aside from the overall outfit being so stinking cute, I just loved all the extra dogs appearing through the video with no explanation 😂

[@sisterkerry]

My youth I misspent. In middle-age, I paid the price for all that mis-spending. Nowadays, I am a batty old girl. I've reached that glorious age when one runs out of fluffs to give. Happy as a clam. Enjoy being 30, Rachel. I wish you well.

[@sarahellemm]

I know you’re in a weird headspace rn and I feel that too. I wanted you to know that truth be told, you’re 95% of the reason I come on KZbin. I think you’re relatable and the works you create inspire me to make as well! As always, make space and take time for yourself. I hope you have a lovely birthday! 🎂

[@brileycarter5042]

Replying to this to say the same thing! Rachel, your videos are the highlight of my Saturday mornings (I’m in the UK) and my sewing list has grown exponentially because of all the cool things you make. This little corner of KZbin is such a happy, creative, gentle space that brings a lot of joy ❤️

[@Juliadrawsalot]

I can tell you that tear away pants are still very much alive…in theatre! Same goes for tear away dresses. I actually just had to alter a dress to make it tear away (with magnets) for one of my college’s recent shows

[@jynniferspencer861]

You could wear dress option #1 to a wedding and dress option #2 for the reception (just stash the ruffle in your car trunk). Happy belated Birthday!

[@SilverthorneRiver]

"projects living in my headspace" oh, I feel that one.... love the hair color, it really brings out your eyes!

[@cyee7]

This dress is the cottagecore cousin to Morgan Donner's shenanigan pants ✨

[@NoraBHagen]

Practicality definitely isn't underrated when it comes to clothing - we tend to forget this is ultimately about keeping you safe and warm from the weather conditions! Now you turned a vintage outfit into a modern one in - what? 30 seconds? If that isn't an accomplishment, I don't know what is. Happy birthday! :)

[@PandoraSaysSo]

The sleeves choice was spot on. Perfect for the overall "dress" design. Would be equally cute on the top/Skirt minus the ruffle. Or just on the crop top with some denim 40s play suit shorts. Or just regular jean shorts. Great job!

[@abibieber107]

The fact that you could litteraly have different sets of sleeves and ruffle to make endless possibilities is absolute genius

[@momoonkissed]

The more I see Rachel's dark hair, the more I like it. It's such a flattering and versatile color!

[@iluvzevon]

This is genuinely such a cool concept. Imagine traveling with a dress that has removable sleeves! Having a skirt and top out of this outfit too!! SO COOL

[@charischannah]

My one experience with tearaway pants happened when I was a lowly freshman in high school and one of the seniors decided he needed to dash into my English class, hop up on a desk, and tear his pants off and twirl them over his head. I think he was wearing either shorts or boxers underneath, so it wasn't too traumatizing, but he was definitely single-handedly responsible for getting tearaway pants banned in the next year's dress code.

[@j.wa.1061]

lol, that's hilarious. My only high school experiences with tearaway pants were the sports team kids tearing away the below-knee portion of their pants as the day warmed up.

[@jamiesekerak5302]

AMEN to not fearing getting older. I second the sentiment that getting older has only continued to bring more happiness, insight, skills and peace.

[@sarahdamario89]

About the sponsors: every time I see a sponsored video from you I think “Yay!!! Congratulations on the money!!!! You keep being awesome!!!!” Also, I envy your DIY abilities!

[@monicasimmons7571]

Agreed!!

[@naan2580]

@@monicasimmons7571 I invite you to accept Islam as your religion. Do you want to accept Islam as your religion?

[@HairAsNatureIntended]

I LITERALLY have been researching for the past month how to create a transformable capsule wardrobe. THANK YOU for being the Goddess of Serendipity and great ideas 😍😍😍 Happy birthday as well 😁😁🥳🎂🎉

[@khills]

This is a really great concept-as someone who overheats randomly (thanks, autoimmune disease!), transforming clothes I can adjust based on whether my internal thermostat is trying to kill me. I’d love to see you revisit this, fixing the sleeves, and also just for other clothing styles/seasons. Could you have a shirt with short(er) and longer sleeves? What about summer and winter sleeves? Could you overlay a sweater material on the front half of a shirt, plus sweater sleeves? Could you do multiple length skirts? What happens if you add lace? Would snapping in a winter lining be thinner at the waist than a second skirt, or pants? Could you snap a skirt TO pant liners? There are lots of options here, and I think it would be fun to see this continue as a series! Rachel Snaps Through a Year (or even go for a more Thanos-y pun).

[@rynbliss]

my little brother was known for dressing up in costumes for school photos, and for prom we prepared a full tear-away suit so he could arrive in a suit, rip it off, and be wearing his toy story woody costume underneath. lots of fun

[@hannahcorwin2304]

I love that "Biiig stretch" is a universal pet owner thing.

[@annalisajohnson5759]

It truly is lol

[@naan2580]

@@annalisajohnson5759 I invite you to accept Islam as your religion. Do you want to accept Islam as your religion?

[@katehenry2718]

The extra removed ruffle: that's what the matching tote is for. Shoulder strap, or waist line belt or 18c style hidden pockets/rump roll.

[@mirjanbouma]

Happy birthday Rachel! The dress is awesome, I love how yellow looks on you ❤️ Side question: are those dogs all yours now? Did you start a doggy daycare? Was it a doggo party? I need answers 😄

[@Nicolesid1]

Yes! So many cute puppies!

[@lucyj8204]

Having recently done an 18m (60ft) rolled hem on a tiered petticoat thing, I sympathise heavily with "sixty-four years". The fabric choice turned out so well - the contrast totally totally worked, and it would not have been as good with a yellow ruffle. Loved it! Hope you had a great birthday and are enjoying your thirties.

[@beltlevel]

Even if you never feel the call to transform mid-outing, this gives you four different garments that you can match with other things as well!

[@silliepixie]

The dress turned out so well. I also love that Frodo seems to have friends to visit. Yay!

[@bunhelsingslegacy3549]

I heartily agree. And yeah, the thought crossed my mind, "Is Frodo having a slumber party??"

[@evelyn8nyx]

Nobody: How many dogs do you want in this sewing tutorial? Rachel: Yes.

[@iciajay6891]

Best answer

[@Pinkdaliah82]

I was SO confused for a moment...I was like that's not Frodo?! Lol

[@bluejeans07]

There were so many surprise! dogs! in this video!!

[@hospitalcakewalk]

I've counted Frodo, Bilbo, and Samwise so far... I'm SOOOOOOO confused. Happy, but confused

[@jodivandyk3649]

Glad I'm not the only one who was wondering! 😀

[@tinatope1485]

Also turned 30 this year! As a fellow Birthday year friend I can 100% agree getting older is a real pleasure! My 20s were garbage and my 30s are already shaping up to be fantastic! Getting older is great guys and don't let anyone tell you different.

[@elobunee]

So many doggos in this Vid! Frodo has so many pupper friends. Also how come no one has thought of making a dress like this? This is genius!!!

[@ciannacoleman5125]

“Swoosh ability” is definitely one of the best part of skirts. Oooh, pockets! Love the dress!

[@AgnetaOhneH]

Soooo many fluff and cuteness. Love me a good puppy party.

[@itwasagoodideaatthetime7980]

Can anyone tell me who is the Benj looking dog is? My brain isn't working today.

[@meryscantamburlo4174]

yees, we i saw the first dog i was like "wait a second!?!?!?!?!", but then it was just cuteness overload

[@damogranheart5521]

The Glam Reaper?!?! MUST HAVE! MUST HAVE!! And a Very Happy Belated Birthday To YOU!!

[@anonymous_user_error]

*seeing the doggo in Rachel's video laying on a pattern and fabric... * Did Frodo go blonde for the upcoming warmer months? 🐾🤔

[@elizabethsaltmarsh8306]

Thank you, I felt a bit crazy that there was an unacknowledged strange dog and no explanation nor confused comments at the top :p

[@MM-du4op]

Omg! I thought I was going crazy!

[@itwasagoodideaatthetime7980]

@@elizabethsaltmarsh8306 Same! I was thinking did Rachel get a new friend for Frodo?

[@annakahlisch3842]

There even was a third dog

[@itwasagoodideaatthetime7980]

@@annakahlisch3842 There was? I thought it was just the one extra one. When did you see this other dog?

[@laurieshaw5441]

Fun dress, and so practical! I love the angel sleeves. They'll be cool and breezy in the summer heat, while protecting your shoulders from sunburn. Now, my brain is telling me that buttons would be a cute design element. Button holes on the bodice / skirt - buttons on the sleeves / ruffle. I know, I know. That a whole lot of buttons, and button holes! And probably not as satisfying as the tearaway element with the snaps.... Happy Birthday! 30 is a good age. I will be celebrating my 25th birthday this year, for the 35th time. (actually, that's not entirely true. We didn't start doing that until we were in our mid 30's, and of course, when we turned 50, we celebrated our 100th!) It's still fun, though, and Michael still thinks his wife is 25. 😉 You should always enjoy the age you are. Life is an adventure and should be celebrated as it is. Happy Birthday!🥳

[@halleneyens9856]

Came here for the vibes, but immediately got stuck on the filing cabinet which holds patterns. That is so cool! Did you make that? How do I make that?? Edit: also where did all these dogs come from??

[@marjoleinsmolders1630]

I think you can see it on Rachels Instagram! 👍

[@Meta.Empress]

Same - that cabinet is so cool!

[@Nireni]

Yes that cabinet was so cool!! I'm thinking maybe they're dog sitting? They do have more space now.

[@loonylovegood2.073]

Maybe she talked about it in either her Home Tour Video, her office Decorating Video or Just in Insta..idk 😅

[@ellowynmoore9780]

they're dog sitting for a friend!

[@moonargentum]

This dress/ ensemble turned out so nice! The skirt is perfectly swooshy and it looks great on you! Yellow goes really nicely with your new darker hair colour. Also, I usually skip the ads, but that moss top is so cute I kept watching, haha. Happy birthday! I'm 31 and yeah, it's great.

[@kathyjohnson2043]

1. Anyone and everyone who has moved AND renovated an older house has an existential crisis, and 2. the intro where you are talking to 3 versions of yourself all wearing the same shirt made my Friday! 🤣

[@sailorstarnite]

How long until she realizes that using snaps means she can make OTHER sleeves, belts, and hems to add on to the base dress? :D Also, those were all good boys and I demand to know that they have been explicitly told this.

[@MyDreamingMistress]

You just made a 6 in 1 outfit...probably even more. Why isn't this more of a thing in the fashion industry?? Good job, it looks amazing!

[@kalka1l]

I love this! As someone who is living through New England mud season, having a removable ruffle would save so much laundry. Being able to spot treat or replace the ruffle for style changes is marvelous! A+ For the ruffle change, I think I’d fashion a maybe a bustle pouch sleeve/ruffle holder. Maybe fashion it like a bunny so it bounces along at my side.

[@biancacantu7386]

As someone who has snap-away pants still, I love this dress even more. As with everything you make, it was beautiful. Have a Happy Birthday!!! One question though.... Where did these new dogs come from? I am confusion.

[@Anemone_Productions]

I am also confusion 😆 checked her Instagram and no info on the mystery doggos lol

[@juliejay5436]

@@Anemone_Productions She lives in the country, could be neighbors' dogs... Maybe!

[@P0nyl0ve]

I remember her saying on her status that she was dogsitting at some point

[@BettyOs]

Yes I came to ask where all these extra dogs came from.

[@khills]

Her Instagram stories mentioned dog sitting for a friend last week. ☺️

[@melissat7307]

Love it! Goes from "picnic in a field of wildflowers" to "vintage beach barbecue." Very clever!

[@heatherfreyja]

I just want to say as someone who has watched your videos for a while: Don't be afraid/apologetic to use Ads. Get your bag girl! 💰 You work really hard to make your content and you deserve to get compensated for it! I appreciate your genuine attitude when it comes to ads but I also wanted to write this in the small chance that you read this comment . Please know that we appreciate your content and I know there are more people who share my opinion when I say ads don't bother me at all 😁

[@DisDressDolls]

First off, this is adorable! Second, I would like to bring you the good news of SNAP TAPE!!! SO much easier and faster than putting in individual snaps. Keep doing your thing, I love your videos!