FINALLYYYY I get to show you guys this video, I've been so anxious! I'm sorry it is a little late (I meant to post Friday but it got stuck in the approval process whoopsieee), thank you all for being patient!

We all want a friend like Rachel or is it just me ? 🥰✌🏻

Preachy me: This is why we always make a mock-up Also me: Never makes a mock-up

Even if it's not accurate to Dorothy's dress, you could remove the zipper and add a lace up corset back. Then it would fit better and you wouldn't have to worry about adding more fabric.

Was Frodo jealous that he wasn’t your Toto? 😂

Mom made almost all of our clothes when I was growing up. When I went through a sewing class in high school she warned me that Simplicity can be some of the most difficult patterns.

Darling even when you’ve been sewing 40+ years they’re still mess ups. Every time you saw something different you learn something new and keep going you’re doing great.

You actually really suit thin brows! Also damm that dress is well made! Good for you for persevering! Each time you make one it'll turn out better and you'll take what you learned last time and improve! So exciting :)

You really ended up looking like Dorothy. With all the craziness in the world, wholesomeness is a welcome change. Cute Toto doggo.

It is really nice to come back to these old videos because you really see just HOW notice Rachel was and how much growth she has compared to now

Easiest way to gather a skirt is with floss. Take a long piece of floss, lay it down on the fabric. Put a large zig zag stitch in the machine and sew along the floss, making sure you don't sew the floss into the fabric but encase it between the stitches. When you're done, pull the floss to gather and you're done. All gathered and minty fresh. Gretchen Hirsch shows how it's done in her simple gathered skirt on YT.

The mug. That was my favourite part. "FEAR NOT, you will see her again." Your humour is the best ever. Also excellent work on this cosplay, I loved it.

Make a Mary Poppins cosplay

you can totally do big gathers with the machine! you just have to go a little slower and make sure you arent bunching it all in one place and just pushing the bunch forward, you want to spread it out as you go! you can also gather from both sides and meet the gather in the middle to make it a little easier! hope that helps! also it came out so good! and as someone who has been sewing basically my whole life its been really fun to see you improving with every video!

Rachel with the knowledge of how to make puffy sleeves is something none of us are prepared for.

Tip: wash your fabric BEFORE you cut pieces and sew 😋 Tip 2: iron them too lol

A couple of tips: The first thing that every novice sewer learns right away (and every person learns it the hard way), is that pattern sizing is different than ready-to-wear sizing. example Size 9 or 12 in Macy's is not necessarily a Simplicity size 9 or 12. You have to go by the measurements in the back of the pattern catalog or on the envelop. Also, buy some cheap muslin (using your 40% coupon) to make a rough trial run of the main pieces of your pattern. You don't want to waste your expensive or limited amount fashion fabric by cutting it wrong.

We have the exact same reaction to patterns- I AM ALSO CONFUSION

You should do a cosplay from iconic David Bowie film The Labyrinth!!!!!! ✨✨✨✨

How beautiful and bitter sweet is it that decades later we still admire her and aspire to look like her when she was always told she wasn't beautiful cuz she had a different look for hollywood. If she knew you were taking the time to celebrate her every detail ohymgosh ! ♡♡♡♡

LOVE YOUR BROWS!!! They certainly are historically accurate, and will go with your Vintage style perfectly!

Pattern Review. You need that in your life. It’s great for figuring out just how complicated a pattern is.

I don’t know if you have done this before but I would love to see a Peggy Carter cosplay/makeup/review on your channel!! Love the aesthetic!💕

Watching this while sewing my next cosplay! I'm working on Arrietty for the Secret World Of Arrietty. I have quickly learned that sewing is my forte and prop making is not...

I love your Dorothy! My experience with commerical patterns is don't trust the sizes listed. I look on the actual patterns and they should have the bust and waist measurement of the finished garment ❤

The new brow shape actually looks really good on you! Perfect for most vintage looks 👌🏼

And the slippery slope of the poofy sleeves began. Can't believe I hadn't watched this one before. Your sewing skills have advanced so much in just over a year. Awesome job! Take care.

Princess Leia but vintage: Her Ewok home world camo outfit, bit 30s jungle safari look.

When my parents forst divorced, my father used to call me and we would sing "If I only had a brain" to one another and I remember my mother telling me how important this movie was tk her because it was the first film she ever saw in color... you absolutely did Judy justice and you looked amazing. Thank you for this. 💖

YESSSSSSS DOROTHY YESSSSSSS just wanted to tell you I absolutely love your videos. It's gotten me into vintage style and I just had prom and I decided to go vintage and did a 50s inspired formal look and it was so great and I never would've done it if I hadn't found your channel so thank you thank you thank you! ❤

The shape of the dress is actually very becoming on you. It suits you so well ! As for the sewing, from all the videos I've watched about it, it seems doing a mock up before actually doing the real dress is a good idea to get your measurements right. =)

I loooooooooooooooove the wizard of oz. One time when i was a kid there was a day where i watched the movie over and over again for literally the whole day and i never got tired of it. I would love to cosplay her too

I love this. When I was like 3 or 4 the wizard of oz was my favourite thing so my grandma made me a Dorothy dress for Halloween (since she use to be a dressmaker).

I don't know if anyone ever told you this, but with the thinner eyebrow you're starting to give me a young Carrie Fischer vibe. GO AND DO STAR WARS COSPLAY, my angel!!! (also, I love you, your little dog, frodo, too, and everything you do here. You are amazing and awesome.)

Why am I crying over the way she said "you can take a character you love and just become them"

You look just like her and this dress looks so much like the original! Those reveal shots look so much like the movie and as someone who watched The Wizard of Oz every day after coming home from school as a kid, this looks spot on!

You should do a vintage style Jessica Rabbit! It will be so cute! You're amazing, keep doing what you love. 😊

You look just like her in the thumbnail! I appreciate that the hair was more accurate 🤩

I have also struggled with Simplicity patterns being... somewhat off in sizing. It's so exasperating. You're a trooper for getting the whole look finished! Congratulations :)

Changing your brows for a cosplay...that is commitment! I just love watching you!

My jaw DROPPED when you grabbed that razor! 😱 But also worth it(?) Because that transformation was beautiful👌

THE WIZARD OF OZ IS MY FAVORITE MOVIE AND I LOVE THIS SO MUCH!!!

I audibly gasped at work when your thread snapped while gathering

"Why ya gotta go make things so complicated" then the look you gave. Made me legitimately laugh out loud 🤣

You're doing so well with your new sewing hobby! i'm proud of you. :) Also the best way to make sure the final garment is your size, is to make a really rough mock up from cheap fabric before you start sewing the actual dress. Then even if the pattern fits you OK, you can adjust to make it better

Yaaaaas more sponsored content! Loving the fact that you're going out there and financially supporting yourself while making great content for us 😁

Good job Rachel! Also, a good way to gather with a machine is to take some thin cord/string, and set your machine to sew a zig zag over the top of it. When you're done, you just pull the fabric so it bunches along the cord. I don't know if that helps, but I look forward to seeing you create more wonderful costumes!

This high-blush look is awesome!! Bring it back!!

Great job! Making dresses intimidates me! I've been sewing for 3 years and I still can't read a sewing pattern! The struggle is real!! I'll definitely check out that website!

I was hoping Frodo would stand in as the cosplay Toto....love the results all the same! 😊

I so admire your dedication....the brows...So brave! You really did such a good job at recreating Dorothy.....and props to you that you did not hide the oops with the dress. Love the results footage as well.

for some reason it is very relaxing to watch

Now all you need is a toto costume for Frodo

I’m so happy you actually did this! A KZfaq has never done an idea of mine 😭😭😭😭 I believe someone told me it was stupid because Dorothy was already vintage 🤣 you did amazing as always!! Much love 💗

I really like the... floof? of the dress. When you twirl and the dress flows out but since the dress has such a long hemp at the bottom it stayed down. I love that.

That's so funny, I saw the pics on Instagram and didn't even realize you had a wig on! So it definitely does look like your own hair, lol. You did a great job on everything!

Yay for wholesomeness! You did a great job on the dress period. Can't wait for what's next! 💙

The insta stories for me so hyped but this is even better than I’d hoped!

I like how the thumbnail goes from lovely maiden to person that should not have acces to sharp needles 😂 also love that you're stepping out of your comfort zone with learning how to sew! I vividly remember my first go at sewing, and being completely overwhelmed with all the new terms i didn't know. Eventually you'll figure it out ;) if i can give you a tip, it would be to first make a mockup of your pattern out of a fabric you don't really care about, to test the fit and figure out the construction without ruining your pretty fabric.

I loved this, it turned out so perfect (but honestly you rarely go amiss in the end) The bodice looks lovely. And the cinematography at the end was excellent.

You are so pretty, Rachel! ❤️

I can't believe you trimmed your eyebrows to fit this cosplay 😂 but honestly, they look great! This whole cosplay is so amazing, I'm forever in awe of your talents ❤

It’s amazing how much u look like Judy Garland wow, and your thin eyebrows actually look good 🐶👠🔮

Washing, drying, & ironing your fabric before anything else is a huge help.

Bravo 👏 I felt so bad for you when it didn't fit but then you were so okay with it you taught me how to deal with less than perfect results when learning a new skill! Fabulous! Tfs and for being you. 😁

It's beautiful! My heart broke when it didn't fit. Sending comfort hugs. Your skills have really grown! I'm so excited for you! Great job!

Awesome job! Hint for gathering by machine: get crochet thread or a very thin string) set machine to the widest zig zag stitch. Put crochet thread down the middle of the foot on the machine, and zigzag over the thread so the thread doesn’t get caught, just held down. Then pull that string to draw up the gathers! Great job with the bias tape for the strip on the skirt! That is the same way you make bias binding for a quilt, etc. I think you did great all the way around, sewing patterns are not the most intuitive things to read! Don’t go by your normal clothing size either, use the measurements on the envelope. The size you are in a sewing pattern will always be a lot bigger than ready to wear clothes. It is hard when you want to just jump right into sewing the garment but take time to do a mock up, you will never be sorry. Use old sheets or whatever to make the mock up and then you will know where to make adjustments. Give yourself a serious pat on the back because not many people who have only used a sewing pattern once before could have gotten that bodice to look the way you did! Kudos upon kudos. I have sewn for years (ok, decades, if you want the truth, lol) and you seriously did a great job.

You look JUST LIKE HER! I love the outfit and the hair style and color looks perfect! (although I think in the movie, Dorothy's lips were more of a berry color or pink, yours look more coral color)

Fun fact, my grandmother was named for the book character, and I was named for her so my 'real' name is Amy-Dorothy So this video is touching my heart so so so much! ❤️ ❤️ ❤️ ❤️

notifications squaaddd. ♥️ i was just about to go to bed too but this is so worth the lack of sleep lmao. *edit* and you even shaved your eyebrows too oMG THE DEDICATION 😭❤ i love it sm.

I love these videos! Mainly because they make me feel less alone when I'm screaming at my sewing machine

Hi! Fashion student here, something we do at school that makes life alot easier is when cutting out a pattern instead of cutting out each individual piece lay out your pattern uncut (unless using multiple fabrics then divide into the sections required for each fabric) put some weights on it I use tin cans with sand in them and cut out the pattern and fabric at the same time. Huge time saver!! Also you did so good!! It looks very good especially for just learning!

Wow! I've been a lot waiting for this video of Dorothy in the Wizard of Oz! Thank you so much Rachel, You're fantastic:)

This has made my day. I think for a second attempt with a pattern is pretty freaking awesome. Dorothy is one of my favorite characters of alllll time. Hope you have a beautiful day!

Girl I looooved this so much 😭😭😭 you have no idea! For serious! I just started sewing too and Simplicity had all their patterns on sale at Hobby Lobby for $1.99! How could I refuse?! So I grabbed a couple and oh dear. 😭 I can’t read the patterns to save my life. Your video really inspired me and your dress turned out beautiful! When I get some fabric maybe just maybe I’ll try my hand at the skirt pattern some day.... or even the dress pattern I got that has 17 pieces 😭😭😭 Love this video. Love you. Keep it up your content is always wonderful!

You elegantly fit the character of Dorothy so well. You have the perfect vintage vibes to really embrace the 1930s aesthetic as well

Everytime I lay out my fabric or pattern my puppy comes and lays on it 🤣 she can’t help it! You did SUCH a good job!

AAAAAAHHHHH!!!! I love this so much!!!! I am in LOVE with this cosplay!

That spiral thing is genius! It's easier to saw one long line than a bunch of short ones, it keeps the angles equal along the strip, and it prevents waisted fabric... I don't know when I'm going to use that knowledge, but it will happen.

This came out so great!!! My elementary school had The Wizard of Oz as the mascot. So we did the play every year. I played the Wicked Witch for 3 years and to this day, I wish I could have been painted green. True story.

Yayyy! Finally 👏👏👏 Heaven knows we've been waiting for this! So excited 🧡

I'm so excited, you always have the most amazing cosplay! You're so talented. Beautiful and entertaining as ever🌸

Hello Rachel, I am a sewer and have taken some theatrical sewing classes. Here is a tip for you for future sewing projects. Next time your cut our a pattern piece before cutting out the fabric you can pin the pattern piece together to make a rough version of the final outfit and try it on to see if it fits properly. you can also make a mock up and try on and fit the mock up before you make the final piece of clothing or costume to wear.

Gathering is super easy! You just have to spread out the gather as you pull the thread. LOVED the Dorothy look! ❤️

Yayyy!!! It's exactly one of the best for you! I think most of us where wishing to see you do this one one day!!! And that day has come!!! Yayyy!!! 😘😘😘

OMG I love this, I am a huge Dorothy fan but the music you use LOL, it makes my puppy howl And Im over here dying ROFL

I was “Dorothy” in the Judy Garland day parade many years ago in Grand Rapids MN where she was born, my costume was also handmade and possibly from that very same pattern...During that parade I even got autographs from 3 of the original munchkins who I believe have all since passed away! Thanks for bringing back some wonderful memories for me and great job on the sewing!!!❤️

Your makeup is amazing! Young Judy for sure!

I laughed my way through this whole video. “Sewing Hobbit. Can I get one of those?” 😂 Rachel, you’re the coolest. Love everything you post. 😊

This is so freaking cute! I'm in love 😍

tbh super impressive for a newbie at patterns.. especially keeping in mind that older patterns can be really difficult.. you did great!!

Oh I know you will do a great job! I hope you do more of these! I love them!

Great Video!!! Totally digging the “wicked witch is dead” dance breaks! 😜

The dress is so pretty!! You did an amazing job💗 always love your videos!!

I had your same problem with patterns until I learned how to alter patterns and make "mock-ups" (test versions) before cutting the actual fabric. So, now I buy a lot of discount fabric to make these test versions without worrying about messing up. Yes, it is "more" work because you are sewing twice but it's either that or taking the risk of ruining your final piece.

That dress came out amazingly if this is only your second time for serious pattern sewing . Patterns can be biatch to figure out and as you said always try garment between steps . Seam allowances are not always saving grace as . I have to say Frodo is absolutely gorgeously animated fur baby of cuteness . I Love him a bunches .

Great job Rachel!!! It turned out great! Ps I love your pin cushion !!!! 🌱

This made my morning! I've missed seeing you and frodo!

As if you haven’t already won my affection, but you really got me with Dorothy! You captured her perfectly and it makes me wish you’d try some other iconic Judy roles, like Meet Me in St. Louis.

So cute, thank you! Love the look and the details. Also really well done for persevering with that pattern!