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Valentine's Dress Poll!
🕑 Added 2023-02-05 18:28:02 +0000 UTC
HI FRIENDS! So this week I'm going to try to recreate this super frickin' cute 1950's playsuit (but with a detachable skirt because rompers look like diapers on me heeey-ooooo). I can't decide what I want the skirt portion to look like: Continue the repeated heart pattern OR do a more traditional 'circle skirt' design?
I'm thinking repeating the hearts might be a bit more timeless and less SPECIFICALLY Valentine's Day. ANYWHO. Lemme know what you think!
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Mama Turtle
🖤💜🖤💜🖤💜🖤
Heidi/Tracy
Anyone else fully blown away by how well and fearlessly Rachel went in with that red marker on that white dress and all the dang hearts came out perfect? Or just me? :)
Larissa
Loved it so much!! It was stunning just as you 🥰💕
Fran H (Siigii)
So bloomin' cute!
Heidun
Well done Rachel for finding the energy to re-sew the heart! It turned out SO cute ♥️👏
Crafty Cailleach
This turned out so good!
Megan Burleson (@CreatiivityandCode)
I really enjoyed this episode!!
Tim Chuma
Also I picked up Perun as a Patreon this month so miltary strategy and pretty dresses it is
Tim Chuma
Julia Jacklin's dresses? I swear I have been in this house https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=m-aXMU3Et90&ab_channel=juliajacklin
Lesley Young
This was bittersweet for me, Our School system, here in Ontario Canada, has now cancelled any giving or receiving of Valentines' cards, as it is not something all nationalities celebrate. The taking away of giving cards to your friends, showing you care and are cared for just seems so wrong. Loved the dress though!
Dana Plank
Just wanted to say the video brought me so much joy today when I really needed it (battling COVID for the first time and it's going quite rough despite being fully vaccinated and boosted). Thank you for being you, for the whimsy, and for making me laugh today when you tried eating a conversation heart and described it as tasting like "elementary school rejection" 😆
Lee Magrs
Just watched the video. I do like the final make 😎 as a sewer with 2 cats I know the "hair magnetic" fabrics. Well done you.
Dreamingofpemberly
I'd like a combination, or a two in one skirt, like a skirt/secret pants combo, always love the unexpected. Whatever you decide on making will be lovely regardless...
Cecily Johnson
I’m so happy to be here! “We have fun here!”
Ukita Cosplay
I think it would be cute to combine the ideas
Stacy Robnett
Just saw a video with pet armor, I think your fur babies could use some!
Tim Chuma
Happy for you to put my Patreon contribution towards disaster relief if you want to this month.
Anna Sutton
I am so happy to be here! Happy to financially support you for content Rachel. Take my monayyyyyy
Jane Kirk
Being me i wanted option c a combination of both! Looking forward to the result, and remember Racheal pace yourself, we love what you do because your so happy doing it do less stay happy x
HunterScottyboi
This is so cute!!! Can't wait to see the final product <3
Racheal Jones
I've been checking on it because I love the Rachel and want to see her do well. When I saw it was 4999, I decided "Yeah, I need to join." :)
Victoria
Almost 4000 votes... I had no idea how big this community was! Wow!
Veronica McCubbin
So excited! I nay have to make this myself
Alana Rae Andrews
Ooof, hard to decide, and either will look super-cute, but I’m loving the classic poodle skirt vibe of the “B” option. I get what you’re saying about the continued pattern maybe being more versatile, but I kinda think that makes it MORE Valentine-y, truth be told…. but not like that’s a bad thing! Can’t wait to see how it turns out!
Henna Myllymäki
This is so cool!!! Can not wait to see this🙈
Agneta
Finally made it here! Whohooo <3
Darla Sparrow
Go to Rachel main patreon page then click membership.
Charo
Thats so cool! How do you check the number?
Darla Sparrow
5000!!!!!!!!! You go Rachel!! ❤️❤️❤️
Racheal Jones
Rachel - have voted, and I'M YOUR 5000th PATRON!!!
Laura Clayton
I think Option B would work better if the bodice only had the one central heart and not all the little ones. As it is, I like Option A much more.
Elena Joy
I love the poodle skirt style, but agree it may be a bit too ... specific? dated? not usually against things like that, but I think the bodice complements the overall heart pattern better
Ruth Loc
make it double sided and do both?
Oli Bee
I think option B would have been more interesting. I would have liked to have seen how you made the bottom heart design - WITH EMBROIDERED BEADS MWHAHAHAHAHA
Kristen Waltrip
I like the idea of an extra panel with hidden hearts. Maybe with some red tulle for a little pizazz!
Anna Roberts
They are both so cute, it was hard to choose one! Either will be great!
Georganna Bell
I have been staring at these 2 options since yesterday and I had to flip a coin because I can't decide! They're both so cute!
Rachel Maksy
LOL omg that would be frickin adorable
Rachel Maksy
OOOO That's smart! Idk If I'll have the time for that this go-around but a reversible circle skirt is genius!
Rachel Maksy
Me too!!!
Kendra
How much horrible effort would it take to dangle little hearts all along the hem? Surely not as much as 3000 little tiles on the disco ball dress? Maybe too much? Is there such a thing?
Ainsley Mayersky
love both designs! Was really hard to choose. I can’t wait to see this come to life ✨
MomoSaurus
Loving the first pattern. Its more romantic. I vote heart prints
Robin Foltz
A reversible option would be amazing!
The Vintage Queen of Everything
Both are great choices. I like them both, Maybe a reversible removable circle skirt? I'm voting for B, I think its cute and totally 50s
Yuelina
I am excited <3
Elin Westerlund
Reversible! ❤️
Gail Tilley
I have a sneaking suspicion that you'll end up making both, given time. Personally, I like them both and know they'd look great on you. Have fun. ❤️
MeowmixCat
Totally agree with TiGar there - the overall heart pattern gives it a more vintage feel. <3
TiGar’ Alexander
I love the vintage vibe of all over hearts ♥️
Rhyoxene
SECRET ROMPERS AHHHH
Kristen Ell
Reversitile! 🙃
Laura
the answer is yes
Cassie Creley
Yay, so excited to be able to vote in polls! Looking forward to whichever design you create!
Cassie Creley
Ooh he would be so cute in a heart bow tie!
Jaymie
Both are lovely. I think the skirt pattern on B would flow a little better with the top if it was rotated to the left slightly so the bottom of the top heart and the squiggle for the bottom hearts met up
Janessa Penner
I feel like you’ll get more use out of A, but B is so fun! I am 100% team reversible ❤️
Natasha Sawicki
I ❤️ it either way!
Stara Herron
Yay! The first Maksy poll I've taken part in. Feels momentous!! ❤❤ Can't wait to see the finished dress, which ever option wins it's going to be SO cute!
Holly Dunn
To me, the poodle skirt style reads more "costume" than everyday wearable. With the repeating hearts, (assuming you're not using an existing print fabric), you could also have them cascading down or more tightly bunched at the top and more spread out at the bottom. I'm sure it'll be utterly adorable, whichever direction you decide to go in :)
Liz Hennessy
100% reversible all the way!!!
angela lucas
I think that's a great idea- it will take up less space!
Holly Neal
Reversible!!! ❤️
Sophie Potvin
Yaaaaassssss reversible!
Caroline Quincy
Extra panel would be so pretty!
A series of interchangeable Emmas
You could make frodo a little matching outfit and he could be your valentine ❤️❤️
Gian Balangue
Ooooooohh the reversible skirt idea seems really cool!
Saralouwho
Reversible!!!💖❤️
Melissa Elphinstone
It would look more like the old poodle skirts if it was one big heart design
Julia Tarita
100% team reversible skirt! Both are super cute so why not both? 😂
Brieann Chapple
Yeah, reversible would be amazing! Or an extra panel that opens to reveal the other design?? So excited to see the finished look!
Brieann Chapple
That was a hard choice! They are both adorable!!
Jennifer Harlow
Since it’s detachable, you can make one skirt then the other. OR MAKE IT REVERSABLE!
Sarah Roop-Rosales
I really couldn’t decide so I went option b thinking it was more 50ish still both are so cute
Anna Wilson
wonderful idea!
Carrie Dunlap
I said A, but they are both freaking cute. Team reversable skirt all the way bay-bee!
willowflame13
If it's detachable it could also be reversible!
Debbie deTreville
ditto
Elizabeth Cherry
I am on team reversible skirt, which seems to have been suggested already. 😁
Eva Wildschut
that's such a good idea!
angela lucas
It doesn't have to be all at once, but, why not both?
Tatiana
Definitely option A!! It’s going to be so adorable!
Evelyn Smith
Oh, or reversible skirt!!
alyssia
hear me out - it's a detachable skirt right ? so you could do both ?
Eva
Lovecore all year round!
Eliott Jaimes
love the poodle skirt idea but honestly love the all over hearts more! ❤️
callie guilfoyle
This is so cute. Can't wait to see how this turns out!
Bon Schweetz
Option a is too good to say no to 🥺
Sam Williams
I love option A, but I am so excited to see how this turns out regardless!
Sarah G
They are both cute, but I feel like option B is much more custom and personalized. With view A, you just cut out the fabric and you're good to go. View B is more unique and can be tailored to your preferences
Ninka
I think both are super cute (and I can see why you're having a problem deciding); I went with A because of the wearability but honestly, go with which project will make you happiest t create.
Tee Moonbur
I was thinking a combo of big heart with small hearts, but reversible would be just as cool.
Kathryn Ballinger
Oh my gosh these are both so cute! I love the all over hearts personally but I say go with what you'll wear the most!
Charlotte Ménétret
Option A is just so fricking cute ☺️
Jessie
These are both so adorable! I think the all over hearts pattern will be the most "year-round" friendly, but literally you can't go wrong either way! <3
Mary Good
Ok hear me out...I voted for A, but what about a poodle skirt design with...kissing poodles!
Kelly (Nellas)
either one works for me… I saw that most were asking for the heart pattern so I voted for that one too. Although, I kinda wanted the other one more. LOL
Eme Brie
That is so cute😍
Rachael Cowden
They're both gorgeous but I prefer the all over print ❤
Lilac Haven
Option B looks more like the poodle-skirt design, so timeless 1950s.
H.J.Ross
I love both designs, but I'm a sucker for a good all over love-heart print!
Kate Rothery
For someone who wears their heart on their sleeve I would definitely put a big one on my skirt too…. My vote is B
Jennifer
Romper with attachable skirt is the perfect dancing outfit. Twirls without caring your skirt lifts up. Does husband want to twirl you for the reveal? Adorbs
Andrea
I love them both! So hard to choose. Love the versatility of the repeated hearts but also love the niche-ness of the poodle-style. Whatever you choose will be so super stinkin cute though!!
Dave & Kim Tew
If you're going for what the current crowd likes Rachel - you'll do the repeating hearts. But if you want to do authentic 1955 -- it's the simple 2 heart design. My aunties all had Poodle skirts back then and solids and simple designs were the shit. See: Grace Kelly - The noir Femme fatales like Ava Gardner
Rachel
oooh reversible
Miriam Dean
Use a stamp and fabric paint for the hearts!! It would look so cuten
Tee Moonbur
But consider: both?
Ivy
Repeating heart pattern for sure! Also if you're ever looking for content to put up here I'd love to see printable patterns for some of your projects - your vintage makes and wearables are so cute!
Hayley Mar
But, uh, consider this: two poodles kissing instead of the hearts
Hayley Mar
I voted for B because you could deck out those hearts with doilies and other cute shit. But duh A would be great, too
Derrillynn Parker
So excited to vote in the first poll!!
Jessi C.
Love the all over pattern, much more options for other uses since it's detached. Can't wait to see what you come up with!
Evelyn Smith
Hmmmmm, I really love B and that big ole heart (because I am an animal who would wear big hearts any day of the year with 0 shame) but!!! Yeah... Probably A.
Melinda
While I really like option B, I think that for this particular bodice, the continuity that option A offers will look best.
Rhiannon
Repeating hearts would look super cute I think, I really love how it looks in the reference picture :)
Elena Teresa
Lol, why is it that I when I picked the less popular option, I felt like I picked wrong. 😅 But I stand by option B!
Lena Clark
I really like B, but you're right, A is less specific for Valentine's day.
Mary Jane King
Hearts all over for sure!! It also unintentionally gives 'stereotypical men's boxers in a cartoon' which is a vibe (a vibe a love) hahaha
Carole Moore
I picked B because I love the 50s vintage look, but it would honestly be adorable if you did the reversible thing so you could do two skirts in one. I know it’s more work, but it also makes the dress more versatile.
Nadia Meyer
Looking great! Can’t wait to see the finished product :)
StrawberryMad
The all-over heart skirt might look better to wear with other tops too.
Kelsey LaRiviere
This will look so beautiful on you!
PricklyAlpaca
These are SO CUTE, can't wait to see it come together! ❤️
Sarah
Are you adding the hearts by hand? It could be cool if you kept going down the skirt and then faded them out like halfway down.
Enasni Vee
That romper is to die for! It'll look so gorgeous as a dress. I like option A, but I'm such a sucker for hearts.
Buffy R Cary
I was goint to pick B, but then I saw the inspo pic. It's so cute.
Bethany Encina
This could be very cute with some big ole sleeves, too!
Emily Garth
This will be so cute! Something that worked for me to fix the diaper-esque romper issue was to make the legs a little wider & longer so they don’t cling, maybe it would work for you too!
Emma Weston
I say a mix of both, so it doesn’t have as much white
Ever Adventuress
I think you are spot on with your thinking on which pattern. A detachable skirt will be so cute.
Marilin North
The reversible skirt idea ( or a reversible corset? 🤔) Option a will look so cool made up
Sanam Jamshidi
I love the heart pattern if it's detachable even better!!!!!
Charlotte Fox
Ooooo this is such a great project! ♥️
justine Desrosiers
Oooohh I'm excited for this!
Jessica henry
My three year old was adamant about option B so I had to go with her choice this time!
Kris McBride
I prefer A but you do you Rachel. I have no doubt you will look good no matter which one gets made.
Clara Schnitzel
It’s so cute! 😍❤️ I second heart shaped glasses to go with it!
Mikki
I think having the heart pattern continued on the skirt will make the heart bodice stand out more :) this is so cute!
Katarzyna Gajewska-Rogusz
Option B is more wearalbe later :)
Davita Kirkland
Oh man, this gives me Grease, Sandra Dee vibes! Now I want one!!
Stacey Rice
This idea is so cute!
A.M. McPherson
How cute! Whichever way you choose to go I know it'll be darling! I can't wait to see it! 💛✨️
Laney Boyd
whichever option you go with, PLEASE get some heart-shaped sunglasses to wear with it 😍
Katie Brobst
The big heart shape on the top already seems like enough of a feature, I think option B would make it all a bit much for the eye?
Rachael Roqué
I second the idea for doing reversible design for *obvious reasons*
Kristin Rogersdotter
I think you can't go wrong with either design, but I'm leaning to Option A with all the hearts. YOU WILL BE A LIVING VALENTINE 💘
Sabrné
Are you willing to play with the colors and patterns of the top? The heart pattern on the skirt looks good, but paired with the heart pattern throughout feels overwhelming. If the big bodice heart was solid white it might not be so overwhelming. Or maybe solid red fabric for the bodice that isn't the heart?
Nico
oh that’s a great idea!
Lilly Patch
Excellent idea!!
Tine
A detachable heart? I had one on my Halloween dress.
Katelyn Bowlin
I love both so much! I kinda want a reversible skirt with one design on each side. But if I have to choose, it's the repeating hearts pattern
pebblefinder
making it reversible is a great idea!
Emily Lien
I love the asymmetry of option B, so I picked that one, but people make some very excellent points about option A. Both are lovely!
Cassie Falat
So cute!!! 💛
Amanda Meehan
Hooray! So excited!!!
GingerGeege
The felt circle skirt idea is very reminiscent of a poodle skirt to me. If that’s something want then go for it, but the continuous heart concept is very timeless and can be worn all year round. If you are looking to give it a little bit of flare you could always embellish a few of the hearts on the front panel with sequins or some such bedazzlement. 🥰
Capuce
So excited to see that!
Chiichick
Ooohh I love the suggestion someone made of making it reversible!
Ashleigh Ann Gardner
The heart pattern is an adorable option! It could also be great as a summer dress, too. The larger print section on B would look so cute on a tote or apron.
Katherine LaPlante
This is so cute!!! I am ready!!!!!
Karli Koeser
I also love the idea of doing a reversible skirt. Or 2 skirts since it's detachable.
✨Sadie✨
So exciting!! Can't wait to see it
Maren Bivar Letemple
I was also first drawn to B because it looks like the hearts in the traditional Portuguese clothing. But it is true that the couple of hearts would remind too much of valentine's day to be worn on other occasions. Can't wait to see the result !
johanabi (yo-ha-na-bee)
Are you going to use a specific pattern??? I’ve been trying to find a good play suit pattern for a few weeks for a costume I’m making!
johanabi (yo-ha-na-bee)
Genius, yet so simple
Lindsey
Yay!
GumUlf
Oh, that is such a good idea!
Lucy's Vintage Compendium
Option A - it continues the hearts theme but doesn't distract from the heart on the bodice. I can't wait to see the end result! 💕
BlameMyMuses
You could make it reversible! Best of both worlds. :)
GumUlf
As a dress I would say B, but as a detachable skirt I'm saying A, as it would work in more outfits.
Helga Dís Björgúlfsdóttir
That's a GREAT idea :o
The Evills
Unless you already have a repeating hearts pattern? The larger heart design - and I'd do it in something like yarn or embroidery fabric, just to make it a bit more... I guess timeless?
Stacy Litwin
I was initially drawn to B but I think you're right about A being a bit more timeless and able to wear more
Allison Surratt
Oh I like this idea!
Christian Frahme
Tough choice. Is there anyway to make the lower portion reversible?
ChristinaUdale
Voted for A but both are so cuteee
Maggie Mae Shaak
I love both (maybe reversible?) but I feel like option B's little heart decal would look better on a purse or clutch to go with the dress
Heidi Hickman
I think the heart print pattern would suit a romper, but the visual scale of the skirt might need something a bit larger to offset the heart shaped bust? So a few hearts falling across the hips, but then turning into the larger felt traditional valentines hearts would suit the proportions better. Also, painting that many hearts on that much meterage of cloth would kill your hands and take eleventy million years.
Lynnetta
My first reaction was option B but the more I looked at them, the more A became my favorite.
Brenna Gregory
The hearts give me that kind of apron/housewife vibes but the other one reminds me of poodle skirts. So I love the circle skirt one!
Rachel Hogan
What a genius!
MadamRed
Bizbot is on to something! Reversible skirt! They are both really cute 💕
Kristen McD
Might be cute if the hearts stayed lighter in quantity at the waist and then got more heavy toward the bottom, kind of ombre/gradient
Casey Cook
Literally just so happy to give input 😭😭😭 this Patreon gives me SO MUCH serotonin ❤️❤️❤️
Kristina Michelbook
Hearts, hearts, and more hearts!! ❤️💜💕💜❤️💜💕💜❤️🥰
Amy Short
If it’s detachable you could in theory do both
Fati Trujillo
Love it! 🥰It’s so cute,sexy and fun. I’m sure it’s gonna turn out amazing ❤️
Mallory
Ughhhh that was a hard one!! I love heart themes and it was a super close decision but definitely repeating hearts. If there’s a choice for more cuteness, always more cuteness 😍🥰😘❤️
BlooValkyrie
When I was a tiny munchkin an aunt would handmake Barbie clothes for me. She made an outfit exactly like your Option A. ☺️😍
Abby Normal
The repeating heart pattern!
Maggie Stewart
If you really want, you could do the little hearts but make a detachable heart detail for when you're feeling festive 😉
Monica Jenette Tschirhart
Ohhh...heart pockets!!!
Luna Roux
The all over hearts are just so so cute!! 🥰 I love valentine's outfits 😭💗
Sue Yang
Everything hearts would be so cute but either one would be cute! Can't wait to see what you make ❤️
Rebekah Anderson
Super cute and fun idea! 👏
Arti
Both are so cute I almost couldn’t decide!
Lauren Werlinger
I love heart themed clothes! I know this project is gonna be so dang cute.
jesuiskatie_
i agree that the pattern will probably be more timeless! also, it's so nice to be able to be part of a project like this! 🙌🏻🥰
Leanne O
Omg what if you made the skirt reversible and did one on each side?? 😍😍😍
Anna Edwards
Continued pattern! I think a circle skirt/poodle skirt motif would look too late era for the rest of the bodice (‘40s/‘50s)
Harper Curry
I'm leaning towards the little hearts because it's a bit sweeter. The circle skirt is adorable but a bit less charming imo
Gabidoesstuff
That was supposed to be an exclamation point hahaha
Katie
Omg this is going to be perfect!! So excited!!
Caitlyn Taylor
I LOVE option B, but I do agree that option A could be used for more than just Valentine’s Day.
Miriam Dean
I like both! But I definitely think the first option is on trend and vintage at the same time!!
Mallory Myers
Maybe with some heart pockets on the hips with cute stitching too??
Elizabeth O'Meara
this is so fun voting on stuff like this I LOVE PARTICIPATION WOOHOO lol
Gal Michael
SO excited!
Renee Horne
Either will be absolutely adorable! (Also I hear you on rompers looking like diapers, hard same)
Lindsay Nava
The heart pattern for now, maybe the circle skirt pattern for something else? Like anniversary?
Pivotal Petals
This is gonna be soooo cute! I cant wait for this! 💖💖💖
Gabidoesstuff
Both are really cute, but option B has fancy embellishment potential ?
Bizbot
They're both heckin cute 💖 how about a reversible skirt with both? 😁
Sarcastic_wiccan
Option b looks a little more costume-y. A is super cute
Carrie
I’m so excited for this! ♥️
Meghan Szablak
This is so fun! I love being able to support on Patreon and see what’s to come! I like A but I know it’ll be adorable whatever you do!
Ivy C
This is SO cute!!😍
Alex
Oh I love the first one!!! Can’t wait to see you make it 💕💕🤩
Katy Beaumont
The little hearts are so cute
Ashley Bryner
I'm gonna be That Guy here but...what if both? The accent curl with the repeating hearts...too much? 🤔
Morgan Bloom
The heart pattern just feels a little more wearable to me, somehow?
Amy Butler
both are SO cute 💗
Annie von Holt
I like the idea of the heart pattern, it'll be a little like polka-dots 😊
Kelly Sabbe
Oehhhh can’t wait to see the result ❤️
