Trying to Recreate That "Book Dress"
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- Опубликовано: 2 авг 2024
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Huullloo!!! Lately I've been seeing quite a few "recreate your favorite designers/art" challenges go around, so I decided it was the perfect opportunity for me to make my DREAM DRESS, designed originally by Sylvie Facon. I busted out some fabric, foam, and glue and here is the result :P
I love you all!!!
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day one rachel: hobbit
day two rachel: elf
day three rachel: bookshelf
day four rachel: herself
@@mayorktrain that wasn't every day 🤔...? 😜
I'm a hobbit every day because i am short
Day 5 ant
I Signed Into A Different Account To Give You 969 Likes.
Tip for anyone who wants to make a bodice or any corset-type thing with foam: you can use your sewing patterns! Just make it a bit bigger than your measurements, bc foam is much thicker than fabric, but follow your pattern shapes, add all the darts, and you should have a great base to work off of!
why is the gold flakes thingy so satisfyinggggg
oh ! hello meme mama !
I need a collaboration from you guys someday, you’re my two favorite RUclipsrs
Hello! Meme mom!!!!!
Katherine Young yes! LOL ironically I saw that video the day after I made this comment and absolutely loved it! I’d still love to see them do another one, perhaps something where they appear in each other’s videos over zoom or something
Meme mom!
Wouldn't be a Rachel Maksy production without Frodo running across the pattern lmao
Rachel's brain at 2 am: BOOK DRESS BOOK DRESS BOOK DRESS
HOW'D YOU KNOW 😂
She is so alone with that 😉😔
people: "classical music cannot be danced
in a modern way"
Rachel: "hold my beer" (19:56)
Love you girl ♥
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BAHAHA! Tchaikovsky is my fave composer, too lmao
I think there is a club of people that dances like this, Rachel, my mom and I are in it apparently xd
@@katia.luna213 Tchaikovsky slaps. Russian dance goes hard.
Rachel: * puts on knee pads *
me: *true innovation*
Comfortable enhancement
Rather than pain
Nick is sympathetic as well as observant.💖
Congratulations 👏
"She's a designer... I'm a potato..."
No, you're a blessed, vintage cinnamon roll :')
Thank you so much for the quality content!!
Book Breastplate: +1 INT +1 WIS
Hahaha YES
+1 charisma
We have found the chosen one
@Ivan the flying squirrel Now I might have that sound in my ear for the entire day 😂 In Germany we call it 'Ohrwurm' (earworm) when a sound doesn't want to leave your ear and brain for hours.
But ... it sings DnD ... so it's pretty cool ^^
I'm not sure what this is, but it's Rachel, so I'm excited.
Heehee thank you!!
Same reaction and now it's my favorite thing!
Names for that bodice: "Keeping abreast with a traveling library", or "A chest full of classic's!" I admire your creative mind. It is a thing of wonder! This was truly delightful!
PLEASE do a “trying on all my cosplays” video! I’d love to hear a little bit more about what goes into them since you don’t post those as often 💕
I loved the gold flakes on your cheeks, you looked like a little librarian fairy!
Heehee thank you!!!
Little librarian fairy!!!! *chef's kiss*
"She's a designer, I'm a potato" -Rachel Maksy 2020
is it bad that my brain automatically filled in "..can I make it aaanymore obvious"
I see Hadestown and I am reminded how much I love musicals
This quote has merch potential.
The r/ notlikeothergirls of designers!
HADESTOOOOWWWNNNNNN (can you tell I love musicals?)
Rachel: today I'm going to focus -
Camera: out of focus
“She is a designer I am a potato”.
Naughty Rachel. No potato ever made this. You did.
You have your own gifts and talents which we all love by the way.
No potatoes were harmed or even used. In the making of this video.
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ohhh tHAT DRESS IS GORGEOUS
also thought it was a dress made out of book pages and thought of just waiting in an elevator or something and you’re just reading your dress out of boredom
HAHA omg yes
As someone who reads the cereal box at breakfast, I can totally relate 😂
*rustle rustle rustle*
What do you MEAN made OUT OF can you please not mention such atrocities as torturing and killing books on main 😱
I made a dress out of bookpages once and people actually started reading me and asked me what books i used and stuff like that! it was lovely but also some people do not care about personal space.^^'''
The talent, the vintage, the books, the humor, the Rachel..
I'M HERE FOR IT ALL BABYYYY
And of course the Frodo 🖤
Diana Cherry
I came to add the Frodo 🤣
@@themurrrr lol what a fool I am to leave him out 🤦♀️
“Armour of knowledge”
Never heard such a Ravenclaw phrase
And that’s coming from a Ravenclwa
“Who do you wanna be when you grow up?”
Me: _Rachel Maksy_
5:57 there's a miniature of Rachel on the bookshelves wearing nearly the exact same outfit 😂 that got me
Hahaha someone sent it to me!!! It's so CUTE 😂❤️
AAAH I didn’t even notice, that’s adorable!
2 words: dip dye.... it’s a great way to get that ombré effect you wanted! It’s super cute white tho
Ooo!! I'll look into it!
I was thinking the same thing. I think the skirt would look cool using tea or coffee to dip dye the bottom. It would make a nice transition and create an aged/weathered look.
@@frogem209 Yes! Black tea would've made a beautiful dip dye for the gauze-y materials!!
Also! You can buy “dirty down” sprays which are aerosol fabric paints designed for breaking down costumes and they’re a great cheaper alternative to an airbrush!
Definitely would suggest dip dying if you still want that ombre aged effect. It's really quite easy....you "dip" one end into a cat of dye, allowing that end to dye to desired color. Simultaneously, the dye naturally sort "bleeds" up into the rest of the fabric, creating a very natural gradient.
This is so cool!! The books look so real!!
0:39
Rachel: "I wanted to do something a little bit..."
Me: "Different?"
Rachel: "...similar"
Me: * surprised pikachu face *
I’m living for that curled fringe, holy crap.
Same! 😍
So many things to appreciate: The rust colored top “Sponsor Rachel” was wearing, the completely amazeballs pop culture references (Harry Potter, Back to the Future, Ferris Bueller’s Day Off, and The Goonies in the first 8 minutes), the utterly stunning source material, and the incredible final product. Thank you for another wonderful video. Stay safe and be well.
Aww thank you 😭😭😭😭😭❤️
I am..so disappointed that Frodo doesn’t have his own Instagram. He clearly deserves it.
Also this dress is hella cute
When she did the matchmake matchmaker thing with her dog I freaking lost it. Anytime I have extra fabric in my hand I always do that to my poor dog 😂😂
"it is my density" made laugh so much, and also now I'm overcome with a powerful need to create a swooshy gauze gown
Hahaha George McFly is my boi 😭🙏
Same!!! George is my favorite!
Rachel becoming prepared to be creative and work : puts on knee pads and wiggles them🤣
Hahaha the uniform of CREATION
@@rachelmaksy These sewing videos are amazing, I just made vintage plaid overalls from scratch and I can't sew for the life of me so watching someone sew teaches me what I could improve on.♥️♥️♥️
@@rachelmaksy Check the choreography of Uno, by the Russian band Little Big. It's that same movement over and over. And it's the kinda thing you'd like.
PS: I like the Russian dance, but my favourite is Lithuania's On Fire (Sang by the band The Roop)
"I'm pretty sure I'll be finding flecks of gold around my house for the next six months." Isn't that just the dream? 😃
15:00
"And Then came shadowing and the gold deatails"
Pshhht, Rachel
Don't you mean
✨WEATHERING✨
This is probably something belle from beauty and the beast would wear!
Hahaha for sure! When she decides to get crafty 😂
Your hair and shirt vest combo are also very belle-esque in day 1 of this video too
I love how many sewing projects you are creating! Between you and Bernadette Banner, I feel inspired to sew again :) I just started a skirt today
🤗❤️❤️ they've been fun distractions! 😂
i literally love that you wear the clothes that you make and they never go to waste
Ahh my heart skipped a beat when you had your pattern laying out perfectly, just waiting for Frodo to come in and destroy 😂
Heck yes dressmaking content soothes my soul
Hehehe❤️
"she's a designer, i'm a potato"
potatoes are the best foodstuff tho
Hahaha TRUE I could live on potatoes
Boil em, mash em, stick em in a stew 😌❤️
Potatoes are the third most important crop in the world, girl u op
Oh dear lawd, I almost did a spit-take with my coffee at the "OF KNOWLEDGE!" bit! :p As always, you are made of awesome, and I adored every moment of your amazing and intrepid sartorial shenanigans! A gal after my own heart!
5:42 oh my gosh "It is my density!" 😂😂 That reference makes me so happy!
That’s so fun! I love the result. I had thought if you ever wanted to revisit it, the shape of the bodice might conform better to your body if you cut the foam using a pattern for stays or a corset, depending on the shape you wanted it to have.
Definitely would do that next time! It's my fault for trying to cut corners 😂
This is all I've ever wanted.
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5:15 omw I just noticed your tattoo! That's so neat❤️ After I read the books Sam became my favorite character😊
Love the book dress! 🤩
I think this looks amazing. This is just a tip for keeping any ruffles even when pinning and stitching. Using a regular kitchen fork and twirling it helps tremendously. I do that all the time. You have really grown with sewing. Keep up the good work
I never get over how much I love your quirkiness and the personality you bring to all of your videos alongside your talent..!!
Ahhh you're too kind 😭
Idea for a video: Make a Bill Cipher 1920s tuxedo? Would that be too difficult?
Oof! Your experience with the Eva foam reminded me of the time I did my WHOLE entire graduation collection with foam! And because Eva foam isn't available in my country, I had to work with foam boards (the stiff ones) and then when that got tricky, I used yoga mats 😂😂😂
But thank you for sharing your struggle. All the cosplayers videos that I watched just did it so easily, I wondered why I couldn't do it like them. In the nicest way possible, watching you have the same issues with this made me feel like I'm not totally incompetent. 😂😂
Frodo all snoozey and sleepy, hes so freaking cute! 😍 love the video such a cool idea for a dress! 😀
Other people: chillin' with sweatpants
Rachel: Making a dress out of other people say "CRAP"!!!!
THIS IS THE ACTUAL BEST THING TO HAPPEN TO HUMANITY THIS WEEK! Thank you for uploading
Heehee yay!!
"Belle during Quarintine" I love this line! That's exactly what I was thinking during your entire video.
"It is my density" -was not expecting that Back To The Future reference there!
I'd say if you ever were to recreate this, heavy duty interfacing could be an option for the base layer instead of the thicc EVA foam
Zosma Videos Perhaps felt would also work.
I was actually thinking that you wouldn't even need that much. She wore her stays anyways, the dress itself could just be fabric with the thin craft foam for the books on top
what about some thicc spines out of the muslin?
What I was thinking too
I don't have experience working with muslin but I have a hunch it might not either hold its shape or it becomes too thicc to sew with a machine
I want to make one of Harper’s dresses from Wizards of Waverly Place
Y a s pleas
I was trying to remember her outfits but can only remember the jumper made out of Justin's hair
I just know it's gonna be a peak Rachel moment when that "OH YEAH" starts playing 😂
This sparked in me the desire to run through a forest in a long gauzey dress looking all whimsical and shit
It's pretty Tim Burtonny, but that just makes it more unique and i love your take on this dress!
🤗❤️❤️ forever making things accidentally creepy oop 😂
You should have seen my face seeing that inspo, thats so gorgeous, and i love your take on it, im glad you didnt try to copy it perfectly, i think you would have been miserable doing that..
Id love to see a list of the names (i have a really hard time reading anyones handwriting)
I am loving your sense of humor! I scared my dog with sudden laughter when you experimented with the designer’s name! The dress is a riot, love the way you did the hem! 💕
5:58 all the focus went to the skirts! Haha. Also I love the tablecloth dress! Looking gorgeous and hobbity as always. I’ve never been able to read your tattoo before and I LOVE IT.
Oh wow 🥰 That's a dress I always love so much when it comes by online, it's sooo beautiful! ❤ Can't wait to see how it will turn out! I'm sure it's going to look amazing! 🌿🌻🦋 Thank you so much for another video and for inspiring smiles in these times! Lots of love 🌹
It really is stunning!! And trying to make my own version just has me scratching my head about how she constructed hers 🤔😂
@@rachelmaksy ❤❤❤
5:17 finally! I can read your tattoo Lolol I’ve been so curious!
I love that she is wearing the dress that she upcycled. It looks sooooo good!!!!
10:51 I love My Favorite Murder! There's this other podcast called Unexplained that I highly recommend
Days mean almost nothing anymore but I’m always excited for my Saturday morning Rachel video 😊
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The fact that your Saturday morning is my Friday evening should tell you how weird our construction of time is, regardless of our current situation
Also: loving the Greek username 😁
I Love how unwillingly Rachel is to ever let go go of the dead spongebob meme
OnE eTeRnITy lAtEr
I appreciate how brutally honest you are with your critique of your dress, but you don't let it get you down and stay positive! Fear of creating something "imperfect" is what keeps me from creating anything myself. But making something imperfect is a lot better than making nothing at all, so I need to go for it!
"don't say it'll be an easy sewing project! Because they can hear you!"😄
Best sewing advice I have ever been given and have been proven right every time is you always need a third more of the time you originally estimated. xxxx
Argh it's so good! Using tobacco cloth was such a good choice. This has reminded me that it is ok under some circumstances not to hem things. Hope you're having a lovely weekend 💕
You have the cutest dog in the history of ever.
I'm so happy to see I'm not the only person who winds up on the floor during every sewing/crafting project (even when I did have a sewing room)
This was so unique and creative - I love the thought behind each part, the unconventional fabric for the skirt for example - so fairy like! And the fake book names were amazing... If I ever saw you in a convention wearing this, I hope to be brave enough to ask you to let me read all of the names while admiring the different book designs!
Oh Rachel, your videos are just fuel for my soul.
Okay, 1 - potatoes are probably the most popular vegetable.
2 - the foam makes you look like a Fairy Warrior! It’s your armor! ❤️
Rachel, this is AMAZING! You ARE a designer and an artist. Never forget that! … A suggestion for a gradient transition from bodice to skirt could be adding different gold lace, tulle and any other transparent fabric you can find, gathering it and gradually using less of it as you go down the dress. Can’t wait to see your next project!
That's so cool! I loved it! I think I would just make the base for the bodice out of regular fabric I think, try to construct it like a corset and then add the thin foam on top. But then again, never made it, I have no idea. But good job, I think you nailed it!
Literally just got out of surgery and I have been looking forward to this soooo much!!!!
Awww yay!! ❤️❤️
I stoped doing everything to watch this. Your videos are the only things keeping me sane 😭
😭❤️❤️ sending hugs!!
One of my favorite dresses ever! And this is my first time reading your tattoo and I love it♥️😍
Omg this is so cute and creative, I love it!❤️
Omg that opening tho!! 🤣🤣
"This is armour... OF KNOWLEDGE!"
That made me so happy. xD
Please don’t put yourself down. You are NOT a potato. I agree it’s not the most flattering of corsets, but that’s just because of the material. BUT, the detailing and bindings. When I first started seeing you make it, I couldn’t imagine where you were going with it. Fantastic!!! You do have a talent for painting among your other talents. I really enjoyed this video and I love your quirkiness. I see a lot of my daughter in you.
Omfg I always love this dress, so glad you made your own, so much fun!
This is beautiful!! I really love all the little details like the gold leaf. You said you wanted a gradient for the skirt and i know its probably too late now but you could always soak the top of the skirt in tea and then hang it up letting it leech into the rest of the skirt? Idk if that would work but its an idea!! Great work as always i really love this!!!
Are you kidding I saw this on insta 2 minutes ago and was like, damn I want Rachel to make this THANK YOU QUEEN
Hahaha it is FATEEE
your makeup at the end looks so pretty!! 😍
Ahh, yet another wonderful video from Rachel! Awesome job!
9:50 all I can focus on is “Period Potatoes” on the tv in the background and I have no idea what this means.
_I need answers_
Actually it does say Peeled Potatoes lol it's a "My Favorite Murder" podcast episode. Amazing podcast if you like true crime!
Rachel's version reminds me of Degas' little dancer statute
Amazing!! You are such an inspiration.
Holy heck, I love this dress!! I'm so excited to see Rachel recreate this!! 😮🤩
The only youtuber that has ever sold me anything... First June's Journey, now Hunt a Killer 😂 Be kind to my wallet, Rachel! Also, please be my friend! 😭😍🎃
When you said "time to work on the sleeves!" I thought you meant book sleeves!
Hey Rachel! A good technique for getting a color gradient on fabric without an airbrush (or paint) is to get the fabric completely wet in a bathtub with plain water, then stick one end of the fabric in the color you like and it will soak into the fabric slowly and create a gradient. Getting the fabric wet beforehand helps the color to flow easier and fade into the water and dilute into a gradient. (and and if you want a brown/reddish or green color, you can use tea and it won't stain your tub!) If you don't want your bath tub to be used though, you can just use a large cooking pot. Good luck!
seeing this dress I can only think about the ghost of a librarian who haunts the old destroyed ruins of the one she worked at.
great work rachel! I'm so amazed at your creativity and the way you get around things, it's really inspiring!
That dress looks incredible!! I've been in love with the reference dress foreverrr so to see you put your own spin on it is *chef's kiss*
I especially love the gold leaf detailing to the books and how it ties in the back.
the dress turned aout so cute! and OMG MFM you listen to MFM?!?!?!?!?!?
I love mfm and found broaches on Rowne after you put the website in one of your video descriptions.... They were two half heart pins, one of which said "stay sexy" the other, "dont get murdered." Love mfm.... Love your videos!!!
This is my favorite of your makes I've seen so far!
Love this dress!!! Awesome idea and concept design!!!