The fact that all these vintage KZfaqrs are friends that call each other for tips and help soothes something inside me.

When snow is provided so you can do a movie accurate reveal...

"If you don’t think you're qualified to do something... F***ing do it anyways... Unless you are a doctor" -Rachel Masky, 2020.

you trying to hand draw on the stripes is just like me hand embroidering an entire cloak... day thirty-something and i've gotten very good at not stabbing myself with a needle but i also have the barest grip on my sanity ever. Edit: rewatched this video cus i watched sleepy hollow again. yes i did finish the cloak! it's a cosplay of the creature you play as from the video game Journey (highly reccomend). all the gold symbols and stripes I embroidered by hand as I didnt have access to an embroidery machine (I have since gottem one, speeds the proccess up alot even if its a littl finniky at times). I wear it as a coat in winter as well because i put too much work into it to simply wear at the occasional convention. it took me just over a year to complete, never underestimate how long stitching by hand takes, expeciallydecorative ones.

The "If you don't think you're qualified to do something, f-ing do it anyways...... Unless you're like... A doctor" made me snort so hard

I’m not finished watching yet, but the struggle sleeve cam at 18:22 is *the most deeply relatable content i have ever witnessed in my entire life.* 😂😂😂😂😂

As someone who has never used fabric marker, I assumed something with "fabric" in the name would work well on fabric instead of bleeding almost as wide as the stripe Rachel drew, lol.

That wig gave me a few ideas of other characters you could recreate. Alice in wonderland- historically accurate Elizabeth Swann- Pirates of the Caribbean Edith- Crimson Peak Josette- Dark Shadows

I about died when she went “The frick did I cut this with? A chisel and hammer? Did I gnaw at it like a hamster?” 😂

The people at michael’s: why the hell is this weirdo buying all our fabric markers The people at michael’s the next day: WHY is the SAME weirdo buying all our sharpies

Me: someone who doesn't understand sewing lingo and can't even sew a button to a shirt Also me: yes, Rachel, good decision. I would've done the same with that fabric.

I kinda wanna see a "Beetlejuice but Vintage" after seeing this dress. Love how it came out!

I used to have blue hair, and I have a “quirky” sense of style, if that’s what you want to call it, and I was once in Michaels near Halloween. There was a sweet older couple, and they told me they loved my costume.. I was not wearing one. But I thanked them because they were so nice. So I feel your pain

a 'heck-ton' is a standard unit of time from now on

Can we just appreciate Rachel's incredible editing for a second? Every time I watch her videos I'm amazed at how entertaining they are, and I think it has a lot to do with her pacing, music/sound effect incorporation, transitions, and all of these aesthetic elements ... ah, Rachel, you're amazing.

I love period clothes, I've been sewing on and off for over fifty years, I still have many of my patterns that I purchased in the 70s, 80s, and 90s. I discovered the trend for vintage patterns and have purchased some from the 20s, 30, and fifties, and I'm having so much fun with them. Now i'm also sewing children's clothing so I can use up some of the excess fabric I've accumulated over the years and donate to charities. Looking forward to following you.

Rachel: calls this absolute MASTERPIECE “not too shabby” Me who can’t even sew a button: *surprised Pikachu face*

Rachel: * trying to sew * Frodo: No sew. Only Frodo.

Hey Rachel you HAVE to do JARETH THE GOBLIN KING cosplay from Labirinth!!!

“90’s teen heartthrob.... core” gets me every time lmao I’m glad you decided to go with the striped fabric because just hearing you say you meant to draw the stripes was making me sweat on your behalf, The dress turned out stunning and I’m so glad you get to wear it every time you want now!

Rachel, I've been Sewing for 20 years and recently graduated from college with a degree in costume design. I had a really rough summer after graduation and I felt little motivation or love for sewing anymore (depression lol). A couple of weeks ago, I stumbled across your channel and started binge watching! The best part is, I HAVE STARTED SEWING FOR FUN AGAIN. It's been years since I've made something for myself and I have several projects in my queue. ❤️ I can't thank you enough for these inspiring and entertaining videos. This dress is beautiful by the way! It looks gorgeous even if it is not an exact replica of the movie. 😍

Rachel: "Why is my house an actual cave?" It's not a cave, it's a hobbit hole.

Black and white stripes were Tim Burton’s signature in all his movies. Like looking for Alfred Hitchcock’s cameo split second appearance in all his movies. Other directors have their personal thing. Fun to figure out in movies. I did love that dress too. Like icing on his cake of A movie.😊.

I’ve just found her and now I can’t stop watching all of her videos ahhh I love this makes my heart so happy

"What the heck did I cut this with? A hammer and chisel?!?" Fell out laughing...

Rachel: describing her next project Me: still laughing about the car's bumper sticker

I got married on Halloween and you just gave me flashbacks to seeing the snow outside and being absolutely horrified.

WE NEED TO GET HER TO MAKE THE DRESS FROM THE LIVE ACTION ALICE IN WONDERLAND WITH JOHNNY DEPP PLEASE ILL DIE IF SHE DOESNT

"Christmas *hiss*" is an absolute mood.

My six-year-old son was watching with me, and when you were putting it all together at the end with make-up and everything, he said, " Wow, it's like she's changing her universe!" ❤❤❤

"Did I gnaw it like a hamster???" She muses aloud incredulously.... and for the rest of the video, I giggled about it... lol

I've been sewing for 40 years, your skills are mind blowing! Simply unbelievable!!!

I saw this thumbnail and excitedly yelled “ SHE MADE IT!” I’m so excited for you that you did the thing!

I'm pretty sure that little green stripe is ageing and bleeding from the magicmarker - cuz that's my experience with drawing on fabric :S always end up with a yellow or green "shadow" outline

Fun fact! That "lazy town" picture was a bootleg Gwenpool costume. The difference was the hair. Gwenpool(marvel's version of an Isekai protagonist)does not have all pink hair. She's blond with pink tips. But the costume just is gwenpool.

when i tell you i GASPED when you said you have only recently gotten into sowing!! ive been sowing (not full outfits) since i was like 8 and i'm not anywhere NEAR your talent. your clothing is incredible! much love to ya

Rachel, you did such a fantastic job on this dress. I think deciding NOT to hand draw the stripes was good for your mental state (and probably Nick’s). The wig and makeup completed the look. Great job! Also, the review of past work was completely relatable. While I never had the exact same thought, I have had the same energy as “Did I gnaw at it like a hamster?” This made me guffaw in recognition!

You went from cutting out pieces of fabric with a "chisel and hammer" to mitering stripes! Bravo lady!!!

"Let's go make my wallet cry." Such a mood.

I came here for the dress, I'm staying for the roast on Tim Burton.

re pricing: look out for local small fabric shops!! they aren't everywhere but non-chain fabric stores are generally way cheaper if u can find em! joannes has some price fixing bs goin on

Speaking as someone who worked at Joann's for several years, I can indeed confirm that your coupon theory is accurate

I feel like this is a weird compliment, but your voice and your whole vibe is just so soothing. Like I'm so interested in this video and the dress, but I also kinda want to just conk out listening to you talk!

"Lipstick goatee hell yeah" Very relatable.

By drawing the stripes on BEFORE you sew it, means you will have the same issues as if you had just bought striped fabric.. oh thank god she didn’t!

I'm so glad you went for the striped fabric. I thought, "How is she not going to die from sharpie fumes?!" The smell of sharpies for some reason makes me ill, so I am very happy you found a way to just use the fabric you first intended. The gown came out so fun and fanciful, I love it. I am a retired clothing designer, and I can tell you I have never accomplished a gown like that in five days, even when I was working for a theater making costumes. Bravo, bravo, if I had found someone with your abilities, back in those days, I would have hired you on the spot.

All that work and nobody even threw a flaming jack-o-lantern! Looks great! You are an inspiration!

This turned out beautifully! Amazing job!

Can we normalize celebrating halloween after halloween im-

Just imagining the scent that a sharpie dress would have had, I'm glad you went with the alternative fabric. It turned out great!

"I like your costume" yup - I was asked a couple months ago if there was a renaissance fair I was going to.... I guess that's a compliment lol Also, great job! i have long thought about making one and you nailed it.

I LOVE that you showed you eating popcorn like this! Just the other day I literally explained this is how I eat popcorn to my husband of 25 years and he was absolutely appalled. It really is THE ONLY WAY!

rachel: reclines comfortably frodo: its free real estate

I got a headache just thinking about how smelly a sharpie-drawn dress would have been 🤕 haha So glad you made the dream dress! It turned out great! And I’m always amazed at your makeup skills. I’m the same age as you and I still have yet to figure out how makeup works 😂

I am so grateful that lately you are subtitling your videos, so those of us who speak Spanish can translate them and know more exactly what you are saying, because, in case you don't know, there is no content like yours in Spanish, and it's a shame for vintage women like me looking for advice and more to start and stay in this wonderful world. Estoy tan agradecida de que últimamente subtitules tus videos, así los de habla hispana podemos traducirlos y saber con mayor exactitud que es lo que dices, porque, por si no lo sabes, no hay contenido como el tuyo en español, y es una pena para las mujeres vintage como yo que buscan de consejos y demás para iniciar y mantenerse en este maravilloso mundo.

The stripes were drawn on after the dress was made - that's how they lined them up so well. So cool they did it that way. I thought when she got all those markers that she understood... until it was all laid out LOL So funny! I'm actually glad she went with the striped fabric because it turned out beautiful and now it can be a keepsake

I feel that you should randomly wear this dress on future shopping trips/walks around the block with Frodo...It's too awesome not to wear!

This is absolutely stunning. Not just the dress, but what you are giving people during this awful time. I appreciate all the time, effort, and creative talent you put into these videos, they are stellar!

I HAVE BEEN OBSESSED WITH THIS DRESS MY WHOLE LIFE im so glad you did this!!

100% agree with the Michael's and Joanne's thing. Everything is jacked up because you can use the coupon (except the coupons apply to only one item most of the time, where I live anyway)

Drawing on every stripe sounds like literal Hell to me.

Rachel: *sits criss cross applesauce, slouching, and talking very relaxed while wearing a stay (corset) All of the actresses who bitch about their corsets and not being able to move: *gasping in horror*

This is beautiful, I'd wear it as a wedding dress

This is the DREAM dress, please wear it all the time forever. You nailed this SO throughly I am beyond impressed. Thank you for showing us dreams can in fact come true.

Ah, yes. The Massachusetts Halloween experience: sitting up to your ankles in snow yelling “take one” to the kids at the end of your driveway taking far more than one

Idea: recreate this dress every year to track your process lol

"... did I naw on it like a hamster..." 😅😂🤣 Honey, that's straight for me! I'm an artist, but get my hubby to do all my straight lines. I have a sewing machine and maybe one day I'll actually try to sew, but my Husband will actually hate me... because he'll have to cut out my patterns!! Something about you reminds me of Lisa Hannigan. I think it's your smooth speaking voice. I read you like folk music, so if you don't know her music, check her out!!

I count Ethan Hawke’s character Jack Conroy from the movie WhiteFang in that list. Not to mention Brad Pitt in Legends of the fall. He had it all in that movie, suspenders, flowey shirts and long hair. My poor teenheart never recovered from that.

Green stripe might be from sharpie bleed... sharpie when diluted sometimes has a green tint... my thoughts which could be wrong.

Rachel: I’m going to draw every single stripe despite having a very ideal-looking fabric Me: “Wait, what, that doesn’t sound like Rachel at all. Why you do that” 10 minutes later Rachel: Nope, never mind Me: “Oh, okay, yeah, there it is”

Sooooooo beautiful! Well done! Also you’re hilarious and put an insane amount of work into your videos - it’s so impressive.

I came back to watch this again because I craved some January spookiness - and I LOVE how far you've come on your sewing journey, it's really inspirational - so much so, that I'm having a go at my first ever sewing project today!! Thank you for being awesome Rachel xx

Start doing a series called “making my dream...” (what ever you’ve been wanting to make)

Fabric Marker Tip: they're supposed to be heated either with an iron or thrown in a dryer so the color can set into the fabric. That's why I believe it bled in your test

I also am a designer( since age 11, 67 now). You are an inspiration!!

“Lazy town just got real” cracked me up so hard I snortlaughed. SUBSCRIBED!

If you're in eastern Massachusetts you have to go to The Fabric Basement or Sewfisticated in Framingham. They are both independent fabric stores and are SO MUCH CHEAPER AND BETTER than Joanns. As a fellow crafter in the area I would highly recommend them!

I worked at a Joann’s for three years and I can confirm that they wrack up the prices just so you’ll use coupons. This is especially true with seasonal items; they’ll be crazy expensive at first just so that they’ll be reasonable when they go on deep discount later.

this dress is everything and snow added to the reveal

Rachel-- this is amazing!! You've been one of my most beloved channels for so long, combine that with historical sewing...... *So* satisfying. :)

I *feel ya* on drawing in fabric. It actually takes FOREVER. I had to draw numbers on 2400 mesh bags for ecology field research. Between sewing and labelling the bags I watched ALL SEVEN seasons of Buffy the Vampire Slayer. I don't regret my choices, but they are not for the feint of heart.

I just finished trick or treating in my beetlejuice costume and... I adore this. I love it so much. Also you should be proud of me. I had TWO costumes this year, because I am very spooky. (I wore the 1830s strawberry dress I made to school yesterday. Stairs were fun.) I felt the thing about not giving yourself enough time.... I made the whole victorian dress, entirely by hand, in a WEEK because that was all the time I had

I think about that dress ALL THE TIME. I thought I was the only one. :)

I bought my first sewing machine after occasionally hand sewing stuff for a few yrs and ive been absolutely adoring watching your videos while i work. Can't wait to learn more about this mysterious machine!

7:34 Ya, I get that, I actually don't shop at Joans (or at least try to) because everythings so expensive. theres this local shop where I live and its a lot cheaper then Joans and is basically a giant warehouse filled with SO MUCH fabric, they even have these barrels of buttons, its awesome.

Rachel: *gasp* "Christmas. *HIISSSSSSSS*" *Backs away* HAHAHA!!

Sharpie is the wardrobe & costumers best tool! LOL as one I can attest to this...this is what we call in the business "quick & dirty" I once had to make vintage prisoner costumes with those wide stripes. Couldn't find the fabric so I sprayed the stripes on with floral spray because they needed to look very worn. Anyway cheers in your costuming pursuits!!! There needs to be more of us😊

It shocks me so much, but also makes me so proud, that you can finish a dress of this magnitude in 5 days... whereas I can't finish a crocheted head scarf in 2 weeks. I congratulate you.

"90's-teen-heartthrob...-core" this cracked me up so fast

Rachel, so proud of you for tackling this dress. I’ve been sewing for 50 years and something like this scares me. I will admit I was disappointed on Fri and Sat when I didn’t see you .. but to my joy there you were when I got up Sunday morning.. you go girl!

THE FACT I AM EQUALLY AS OBSESSED AS YOU ARE WITH KATRINA VAN TASSEL AND SLEEPY HOLLOW IN GENERAL AS YOU MAKES ME SUPER HAPPY. I just discovered you by your new hair dying video and you referenced Sleepy Hollow in it. Now this video?! Pure KZfaq Gold.

Okay, my first thought was: Omg, I'm living for this outfit. I WANT this outfit. And one of the first things you say is that you're not sure about it! IT'S A STATEMENT AND LOVE IT.

Sharpie seems like such a weird choice to me. Like wouldn’t it be quicker to just tape the lines and use fabric paint?

Rachel: what the frick did i cut this with a hammer and chisel? did i gnaw on it like a hamster? Me: has never heard anything more relatable in my life when looking back at old projects... Also yes, having gotten about five inches of snow for HALLOWEEN ("dusting" my left butt cheek mr weatherguy)... LOVE the finished gown! It looks AMAZING!

You are absolutely THE most adorable thing ever! I love your style, makes me wanna wear vintage. 🤓

I'm so glad that you went back and tackled the project that drove you absolutely spare. It turned out to be magnificent! And what a blessing that you have friends who give you support and advice. They are gems! Blessings on you and your family and friends and may your break be a great one.🐱🌱👩‍🌾

"This is my first white Halloween" *Minnesota has entered the chat to talk about the Halloween Blizzard of 1991* It never fails, my dad brings it up every year. 😂 Great work as always, Rachel!!

I wish I could call Abby Cox when I get stuck on a project.

I love that your captions are done by a human and not a robot and I can tell because when you were ranting about Joann's and Michaels and their coupons, the captions said "CoRporATE aMeriCA, MAN" which makes me really happy. I have hearing issues when there's other noise happening "(like when I'm watching videos at work on my break and anyone is talking in the near vicinity) and so see the captions say *weird tongue noises* makes it so much better. Thank you so much!

Hi i don’t comment often but i lost my grandpa yesterday and i have just been rewatching all of your videos and sewing today and it is really helping me get through a hard time. thank you for being you ❤️