Making Rachel Maksy's FAVORITE cottagecore vintage pattern but Plus size for

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Күн бұрын

First, I want to thank Rachel Maksy for allowing me usage of her footage!
Rachel has a flair for a CERTAIN Gunne Sax sewing pattern, and I just happened to know a friend that had one, and would let me trace her vintage pattern for use (in Atlanta). So after a brief road trip to Atlanta, I was all set to make Rachel Maksy's pinafore but make it plus size! My measurements are currently bust 46" and a waist 38-40".
So in today's video I am making a vintage pattern but sizing up to plus size from a bust 36". Using a vintage sewing pattern from a Gunne Sax Simplicity pattern is no small feat, but come along with me and I will show you how I made my vintage dress.
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0:00 Bold claim
1:21 What is Gunnesaxoween?
2:13 Material used to dye dimity fabric DRAMATIC version
5:00 My printer went BOOM
8:12 I explain what I did, but fail at KZfaqr life
9:55 Whoops, let's make the WHOLE THING
13:45 The Reveal
15:25 What does it look like at NIGHT?
16:00 Is it REALLY that good of a pattern?
18:50 Me poking fun at myself

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@mrcanada1104 2 жыл бұрын

Laughing so hard at the “stream of consciousness” script because this, in fact, is how Stephanie usually speaks when she’s talking her ideas out loud…

@StephanieCanada 2 жыл бұрын

the above statement tell no lies....

@lynn858 2 жыл бұрын

Stephanie, you’re not alone. The narration, the mistakes, I’m just glad I’m not also trying to take video while dealing with everything else.

@RebeccaTreeseed 6 ай бұрын

Stephanie makes me laugh and now I'm not the only one with a freaking seam ripper!

@brendaferguson6064 4 ай бұрын

😂 I love her💕💕

@annettebroomhall8617 2 жыл бұрын

Dimity is too lightweight for the volume of skirt panels. But don't give up on the pattern. You did a fantastic job and it is very flattering on you. Make it again with a slightly heavier fabric and then you can swish to your hearts content. Hope you had a lovely birthday

@lucie4185 2 жыл бұрын

I would just line ths digits adding weight and avoiding those clinging to legs issues.

@tejaswoman 9 ай бұрын

The part I don't get is why we are dyeing fabric when there's already black fabric out there, with or without the flowers. One of my favorite dresses in this period, quite possibly from the Gunne Sax line or something similar, used the sweetest black fabric with a dainty floral print and I literally wore that thing out.

@lynnb-TruckCastreauJr 17 күн бұрын

Way back in 1979, when this pattern was fresh and new, I fell in love with and purchased it. I made the dress out of a matt yellow rose-printed satin, and it was stunning. The heavier-bodied fabric makes all the difference in how the dress turns out, especially in the skirt volume. Now that you have the pattern sized for you, it may be worth giving it another go.

@SolveigMineo 2 жыл бұрын

The cut of the bodice looks very flattering on you in my opinion. In a heavier fabric it would be perfect !

@StephanieCanada 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you so much! I do enjoy it and yes, I think heavier fabric would be great!

@lynn858 2 жыл бұрын

Lmao that you also used music that Rachel often uses. It was worth your trouble to trim the collar. It needed it aesthetically. And Candy and the skirt lights was magic. Totally get why you wanted to use the fabric you did. It’s lovely!

@StephanieCanada 2 жыл бұрын

Oh yeah, the upbeat music is from Epidemic Sound (home of the royalty free music) and I love the driving beat to it. And yeah, the trim looks really cool once it is on, but it is THICC!

@cattuslavandula Жыл бұрын

I remember making that dress in 1980 while in high school. It's a great pattern. I made the full length version using pale blue and white gingham check with white details. I remember fitting it to a padded strapless bra, hahaha, because at 15 I was flat as a pancake. I wore a gored taffeta half slip with it, like a flared petticoat without the ruffles.

@user-xd2ml8dn9h 16 күн бұрын

Sounds gorgeous

@stevezytveld6585 2 жыл бұрын

Oh Kay. I'm almost at minute four. And I haven't laughed this hard in a while. Best use of the dance of madness... possibly ever. Like, you know, fer real. - Cathy (&, accidently, Steve), Ottawa/Bytown

@stevezytveld6585 2 жыл бұрын

The dress is lovely. Throw in a lining and wear it to the grocery store. And bust adjustments bring up All the feels. I don't know why. I think it's just one of those things.

@Seamstressed 2 жыл бұрын

Boo!

@stevezytveld6585 2 жыл бұрын

@@Seamstressed EEK!

@sarah-the-dog-lover 2 жыл бұрын

When you said disaster struck I was reminded that my sewing machine DIED on the final and fancy stitched hem of my last project. I’m glad that wasn’t your problem too! That was not fun

@cinemaocd1752 2 жыл бұрын

The Rachel Maksy music at the 3:00 mark was a nice touch. That fabric was hideous. You saved it, IMHO. The final dress was awesome.

@StephanieCanada 2 жыл бұрын

Aww thank you! Epidemic Sound for the WIN! I am so glad you enjoyed my take on the dimity.

@elainebye9090 2 жыл бұрын

Beautiful. The fabric turned out spooky-pretty with the gray color and kind of "ghost flowers" showing through.

@lisahodges8299 2 жыл бұрын

Just wonderful. The Closet Historian and Diane Deziel show how to alter patterns but we would lose the entertainment... Loved this one. Birdy

@onesma1729 2 жыл бұрын

You did a great job sizing this up! The dress looks great on you!! LOVING the lights!!! Amazing! Everybody needs time off sometimes!! Take a week and rejuvenate yourself!! 🥰 we will still be here when ya get back!

@StephanieCanada 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you so much! Yeah, I am gonna take a day and decide what to do.

@SteffytheSmol Жыл бұрын

You have literally become one of my favorite KZfaqrs for plus size vintage sewing, you are hilarious and I love your videos!!!

@cherylrivenbark1835 5 ай бұрын

This pattern was used to make my performance dress for my senior year of HS. My granddaughter wishes I still had that dress.

@user-xd2ml8dn9h 16 күн бұрын

When i was a girl i wore lots of gunnesack dresses. I loved feeling like i could be a vintage princess

@lindamundy3812 11 ай бұрын

I think the trim is very effective. Yes, please make more tutorials on sizing up and FBA. You are a joy to watch. Even though I'm watching this a long time after it was made I would like to ask for a sway back adjustment. Like you don't have anything else to do! Thank you.

@kathyvv2719 Ай бұрын

I actually made this dress in 1981 (actually made 3) for bridesmaid dresses for my brother’s wedding. They turned out pretty well. I had a very small bust and waist back in those days, before 4 children. I still have the pattern!

@drinkdrpepper10 Жыл бұрын

OMG, this was the exact pattern my Mom used for my prom dress in 1979!! This made my day!

@jefferybrinagh8799 2 жыл бұрын

oh my god you totally maksy'd that video down to the music , YOU ROCK

@barbaraferron7994 2 жыл бұрын

I have had a Gunne Sax pattern for about 10 years waiting for me to size it up. I have gone up a few more sizes since I got it. It's the same pattern that "aperfecttouch" is using. I was in high school when the Gunne Sax line came out I loved them. I bought a ready made one. but I didn't wear it anywhere until the 80's for my wedding.

@k.s.k.7721 2 жыл бұрын

I love how the dress came out - especially as a sewer with similar issues in sizing/sewing errors, etc - it really spoke to my personal experiences. I think this dress would be so nice if used with a sheer black under-dress - perhaps in a voile, with long poofy sleeves and skirt, worn beneath the lights - which are genius, by the way. It would be even more "witchy" and romantic.

@StephanieCanada 2 жыл бұрын

Oh that is a great idea! Maybe I could do that if I take the dress to somewhere that isn't 80 degree and humid basically year round. 😂

@elizabethmccalla5767 2 жыл бұрын

Always excited to see a new video. Dyeing fabric can be a pain, I once tried to dye a skirt black and it turned 3 shades of purple. Your dress turned out adorable.

@StephanieCanada 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you so much Liz! Yes, dyeing was NOT my favorite activity FOR SURE (stares at bathroom that is still a touch black due to dye).

@samantharose2851 3 ай бұрын

Absolutely all of your commentary makes me want to be your friend. From the FBA to "whatever-ing" the back to your existential crisis and morning coffee, I relate. Exquisite work. 10/10.

@RebeccaTreeseed 6 ай бұрын

I think this dress is darling on you, it needs a flouncy half slip for day wear but the nighttime lights are a smash. I made a flannel full slip for my new winter dress, it's the proper length and decadently warm. The dress is cute, I want another color. I'm thrilled with sewing clothes again! Losing the bag lady look.

@user-ur6xg5wi5f 4 ай бұрын

I really like the dress on you. I hope you try it again with more appropriate fabric and adjusted for the undergarments you want to wear. I enjoyed watching you swish the skirt, and the jewelry you chose is gorgeous with it.

@dahlia9871 2 жыл бұрын

Fantastic job 👏👏 yes please more sizing up videos and if you can make them more detailed ( step by step sizing up the patterns) would be highly appropriate it especially that we have the same measurements so my sewing adventures would be way easier!! 😉😉😂🙏💙

@StephanieCanada 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you! And I am happy to be more detailed in the future, but this was the first time I had ever done that FBA shenanigans. However, I like the fit so much better I may be doing many more and will be more detailed for all!

@RebeccaTreeseed 6 ай бұрын

I would love more sizing up, bust 46 here, but my hip is 44. I size up boobs or size down hips.

@elvirayoutube1630 Жыл бұрын

Thank you so much. It was fun to watch. And special thank´s for the "disaster in 3-2-1". Because I managed to do the exact same thing while sewing a vest for my husband. And undoing the seam I was telling me nonstop : Don´t punch a hole, don`t punch a hole, because there was no fabric left to do any part again... I feel myself so understood and not alone in my chaotic sewing with you. Thank you!

@user-px7rd9gs3h 14 күн бұрын

You are so wonderful Stephanie, I feel I know you. yesterday I had a go at dying a dress navy blue and it's now tie dyed. mmm I have been following along whilst sewing today. It's been a good day however the seam ripper is vey much part of the day. Thank you for your entertaining videos. They make me laugh and reassure me I'm not the only one sewing in chaos and loving (mostly) every minute of it. Greetings from a very cold (by our standards) Sydney Australia Robertaxxx

@bunhelsingslegacy3549 2 жыл бұрын

I need to learn how to make a full belly adjustment :P it's always fun to try ot scale patterns to yourself when you're a brick with boobs. You made me laugh more today than I have all week, I'm glad I'm not the only one who sometimes shoves stuff in the Bad Clothing Corner to contemplate what it's done while I go do something else so I have something to show for a day's work, fitting is so dang difficult! It took me a lot of photos and a Zoom meeting with a friend who knows about fitting but I now have a princess seamed bodice block, I am unstoppable! (well, until I try to do one of those curved seams on a machine, then there's a whole lot of language we don't use in front of Grandma..l I'm just gonna stick to my endless hours of handsewing, thanks)

@StephanieCanada 2 жыл бұрын

Oh I know that feeling! My measurement pre-pandemic and current are quite different. I am still learning how to deal with it. 😂

@jw8223 2 жыл бұрын

It’s a lovely dress on you! You did a great job with the sizing up and the FBA. AND the dyeing!!!! Black is EXTREMELY hard to dye-it almost always turns grey. I LOVE that you used Rachel’s signature skirt and music. Regarding the fit of the dress and you not loving it, I think that you might have a swayback, or just a shorter waist in the back. If you shorten the back pieces, it might just give you the perfect fit.

@StephanieCanada 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you so much! And you may be correct! I am used to making more blousy 50's garments, so I may indeed need to try that adjustment. Thank you!

@TamiVonZalez 23 күн бұрын

Love the classical music that played during the dyeing process.

@svenjaj.3520 2 жыл бұрын

I love the cynical transitions, the good enough version of the trendy techniques 😂😂 it felt so real

@StephanieCanada 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you! That is how I roll, like I sew, but I am also the embodiment of sarcasm. I am glad you enjoyed it!

@angelacolumber Ай бұрын

I know this is rather old at this point but and I have no idea how I came across it but as soon as I saw the pattern I knew I had to reach out. This is the same dress pattern that my mom used to make my Junior Prom dress in 1980! We even made it in pink like the pattern envelope show. I bet she even still has the pattern around her house somewhere. Hilarious to find it in use now

@aletasonner3989 2 жыл бұрын

Totally understand that this isn't your style, but it's SO PRETTY ON YOU! That trim might have been frustrating but I am LOVING IT! The trim sets the whole dress off and I love the color! Just so in love with this dress on you. 🥰 And the FBA looks great!

@StephanieCanada 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you so much Aleta! That means so much to me.

@patchworkangels 2 жыл бұрын

The final dress was so cute (even with the fit issues) and I love the spooky themed videos 🎃. I’m a beginner at sewing and love watching other people sew, it’s so inspiring

@janetburke2739 2 жыл бұрын

Hello from Southern California! I am a relatively new subscriber and enjoy every video of yours, but I especially liked this one because of the appearance of Howie, whom you have described as the "management team." I had not seen nor heard of Howie before today. Judging by his attitude and general demeanor, I would assume he is at least the supervisor. Thank you for including him in your video. Howie bears an uncanny resemblance--including the wonderful pinkness of his nose--to my long-departed Captain America, may he rest in peace. The Captain was large and in charge from the late 1960s through early-to-mid 1970s.

@schlieffenska Жыл бұрын

Thank you for taking so much time to show us the finished product! Its my favorite part of these videos, and so often you get just a quick shot or two of the finished garment. So thank you!

@ruthsias1350 Ай бұрын

My mom made this dress for me in 1982 for my prom. It was green voile (lined) and I loved it!!!

@MasonNails 2 жыл бұрын

Gasp!! So many kudos to you for taking a saucy ankle shot!! You rebel, you...

@maxinegautier3313 9 ай бұрын

I think this is super flattering on you -- taking the time to do a proper FBA makes all the difference ( As a small- waisted busty person I have to do this on everything I wear if I don't want it to look like I'm wearing a sack.🤪). Love the trim on the collar, too!

@becksterh1 7 ай бұрын

Wow! My mom made this dress for me for Jr prom. Dusty pink with tiny pinstripe of white. White satin for top cuffy collar thing, straps, and waist strap. Very much like the photo on the pattern.

@damdamfino 2 жыл бұрын

As someone who always bought the wrong size patterns for myself as a baby sewer, I know the struggles of having to upsize the bust. Your bodice fits wonderfully and looks great.

@StephanieCanada 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you so much!

@dawnelder9046 Жыл бұрын

If you can always buy the bust size and change everything else.

@damdamfino Жыл бұрын

@@dawnelder9046 it’s actually the other way round. Better for me to make it for my shoulders and hips (which are usually a 12/14) then just FBA it for my bust (which is usually a 20.) I’d rather FBA than have to draft literally everything else on the pattern. At that point I’m just making the pattern completely from scratch if I bought the size for my bust

@cynthiadugan858 2 жыл бұрын

It’s really cute. You did a great job sizing it up❤️

@daxxydog5777 2 жыл бұрын

Hey, Stephanie! I love the dress and especially like the lights. Also, the girls are on parade, enjoy it while you can.

@ninjagranny6631 2 жыл бұрын

I love it! Looks very pretty and comfortable.

@TheSewingCircle-LesleyRosas 5 ай бұрын

Great dress! I love how it turned out!

@FridayFrida 11 ай бұрын

wow! the lights! amazing! I love it!!

@joiedevivre2005 Жыл бұрын

I actually made that dress in middle school as my sewing class project. I had found it in my granny's pattern stash. Really wish I had that dress & Granny's pattern stash now.

@Worldbuilder 2 жыл бұрын

Stephanie, your videos make me laugh out loud, even on days I don’t really feel like laughing at all. Thank you. :D

@glomontero6011 Жыл бұрын

I loved it. Good of you to put in that much work.

@annastebelskyj580 2 жыл бұрын

Splendidly spooky! That is sooooo much skirt! Loving it :-D

@apriljodoin9643 2 жыл бұрын

Nice! Really nice! Love it!

@barbaraleaweaver-mercado1820 2 жыл бұрын

My husband and and loved your video and the lights especially.

@alliecat4176 Жыл бұрын

Love this - beautiful dress! It looks fab on you!

@RetroClaude 2 жыл бұрын

This was so cool!! The lights were amazing 😍

@StephanieCanada 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you so much! I enjoyed them so much!

@ZoraAisling 2 жыл бұрын

Thank goodness for youtube suggestions, I'm so glad I found this, you're hilarious and amazing and I must now watch all of your back catalogue.

@WithLoveKristina 2 жыл бұрын

THE LIGHTS ARE SO COOOOOL. Well done friend!!

@Acehigh-Jenkins Ай бұрын

I love the fabric after the dye is soo spooky and adams family looking!

@EnchantedForestArts 2 жыл бұрын

Ah I love the lights! How cool is that. This turned out beautiful and flowy (even if not as dark as you had hoped). Yay for spooky content 🎃🦇

@StephanieCanada 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you so much! i do enjoy the light up factor FOR SURE!

@beanixdorf6977 11 ай бұрын

That’s gorgeous

@louisegogel7973 8 ай бұрын

I love the dress and especially the skirt! Tyvm Stephanie!

@paulaneary7877 5 ай бұрын

Great job, I like it with the lights!

@TheSewingCircle-LesleyRosas 5 ай бұрын

I made myself this dress pattern when I was a junior in high school. I would love to make it again!

@lauramcguire7970 2 жыл бұрын

You made me laugh so many times throughout this video. FWIW I think the dress is lovely on you. The trim looks great!

@Becky_Theroux_Gockel 2 жыл бұрын

Happy Birthday!!!

@lynh8378 Жыл бұрын

That is such a pretty dress. Nice work.

@jessicaneal8553 Жыл бұрын

Ok now I see why it looked like there was a bunch of red lazer dots on the skirt... you added lights! Very cool.

@cathyswope5174 2 жыл бұрын

Fabulous result Stephanie! Even the dying 🎃

@MiraScarletCosplay 2 жыл бұрын

I loved the dramatics when you were dyeing the fabric hahaha I think it turned out lovely!!

@miladyrigel 2 жыл бұрын

Happy belated birthday! Love the grey dye turn out, it has a very ghostly look!

@StephanieCanada 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you so much Ariel! And yes, after the second dye I really enjoyed the second dye job. It dyed the fabric JUST dark enough.

@luvnalaska44 9 ай бұрын

I wish I had your patience. You’re so entertaining. Loving your videos.

@Becky_Theroux_Gockel 2 жыл бұрын

I am watching some of your old videos again. This one was fun. I really liked where you added Carl Orff’s Carmina Burana, that was too funny.

@vickigordon7941 Жыл бұрын

I love the top on this!

@SewSewDrew 2 жыл бұрын

I know I say this every time you post a new video but I think this is my absolute favorite!!

@joantrigilio9990 Жыл бұрын

Well done!!

@roseculp2924 10 ай бұрын

It looks really great on you!!!

@madelynl.5351 6 ай бұрын

OMG your hair looks gorgeous straightened!

@jamierose156 Жыл бұрын

Everything about your commentary and this video is so completely extra and I love it

@craftingwithcasca 2 жыл бұрын

Love it! The lights are super cool. I imagine it would look great with a big petticoat under it too.

@StephanieCanada 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you! Honestly, I thought the same thing, but the only one I had in the house is bright white. 😂

@amilliyahdubrinsky1411 2 жыл бұрын

Rachel would be proud! This is amazingly done and really had me giggling.

@StephanieCanada 2 жыл бұрын

Aww thank you so much! I think she saw it when I launched it, but I was still so floored she allowed me use of her footage.

@mysticwillow333 Жыл бұрын

I love it and I'd love to make it or myself too thank you for sharing your experience x

@neonasmith8593 2 жыл бұрын

I love, love, love the swishing of the skirt snd how amazing you look in it!

@StephanieCanada 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you so much Neona!

@brandyjean7015 Жыл бұрын

Loved the lights in the skirt!!! Now I'm searching for how to create that effect!

@HockityPock 2 жыл бұрын

absolutely lovely, extremely flattering on you and the light up feature is breathtaking.

@StephanieCanada 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you so much!

@truckerbrat7005 8 ай бұрын

Awesome, it came out really pretty, I love the addition of lights to the skirt, thats so cool for Halloween.

@fikanera838 2 жыл бұрын

How stunning! I love the light-up skirt! And the piping around the straps & bodice is gorgeous! I usually make Harajuku style or use Issey Miyake Vogue patterns, but I enjoy watching everyone else's style. Hope you had a good birthday! 🍩🍩🍩

@einhochaufdieneugier2275 2 жыл бұрын

I love so much how you mimic Rachel's video style with a lot of your own sence of humour! Thx for the fun I had watching this video.

@StephanieCanada 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you so much! Rachel influenced my overall style of video from the get-go. I respect her so deeply.

@szherun 2 жыл бұрын

You are so fun. Never a dull moment. You also rocked that dress. Looking fwd to your next video.

@StephanieCanada 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you so much Sharon! I am excited for what is coming up as well!

@sarahmiller4069 2 ай бұрын

Looks great Stephanie

@HaleyMarieVintage 2 жыл бұрын

Nice work sizing this I up and dying it! That’s a lot of work. I loved how it turned out and how it looked in the dark with your dog!

@Geoplanetjane Жыл бұрын

How abt dyeing in the Washing machine? That’s what i do

@jaimimaratas5537 2 жыл бұрын

Haven't even finished the video, but i love the editing and music and drama!

@Carmen-nq8ex 2 жыл бұрын

Great up size, looks fantastic. And lady, never stop cracking me up! You are absolutely Bonza!

@StephanieCanada 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you so much Carmen!

@lindakrause4597 4 ай бұрын

I really love this--the fit of the bodice is excellent and you look wonderful in this dress.

@WildflowersCreations 26 күн бұрын

I love how the dyed fabric came out!

@bast713 2 жыл бұрын

The dress looks really flattering on you, you did a really nice job sizing it up!

@StephanieCanada 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you so much Amy!

@MsSavagechef Жыл бұрын

I still have this pattern. I made the shorter version in high school. I feel so vintage.

@alisonbeiko2050 2 жыл бұрын

Happy Birthday Stephanie! Love this dress on you, even the colour looks great. Have a good rest put your feet up and be pampered!

@StephanieCanada 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you so much! My birthday was GREAT! And there was much enjoyment had all around.

@zeusathena26 2 жыл бұрын

It's very pretty, & I love it! Happy birthday too! This looks great on you, & I do hope wear it again without lights, & an underskirt. Take your week off, & rest with the puppy. We'll see you when your back. ❤️👍