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The Dress Form : Episode 1 - From the Mind of Christine McConnell

Hello!

If you tackle this project before the next episode, hold on to your shavings :D I have the most fun idea of how I'm finishing this, but it's going to take me some time, so the next episode should be coming in late July

Hope you love this and I'll see you soon!

-Christine

The Dress Form : Episode 1 - From the Mind of Christine McConnell

Comments

This is so cool, it's like a a craving in sandstone but also has the texture of a wasp nest

Nicola

You were a secretary and now here you are doing amazing creations! Dreams do take time

Gretchen Maybelle

OMG, Christine, I just have to mention how utterly magical that grandfather clock is, and how fantastic that such a knowledgeable craftswoman exists to restore it!

Tracy

Oh, what happened to this episode? I wanted rewatch it

Corbin Vickers

Anyone tackling this project might want to add in a traced profile silhouette on flat cardboard in addition to the main tracing. Keep that taped on the wall, check your dress form shaping against the side profile as you go. Doesn't replace actual measurements towards the end, but could help in those early stages as you try to get the overall shape how you want. Especially the more 3D areas.

BL Gates

wouldn’t it be fun to do a spooky stained glass project! Fun recipe segment could be Victorian milk punch to serve at your holiday parties. Victorian hair art…

Joseph Bailey

One of the coolest ways I’ve ever seen someone make a dress form!

Sophia Santini

Hello Christine, I know your wrist gives you a lot of problems. Maybe invest in a good wrist support and utilize it when doing these very repetitive movements. Hoping it can help. Catching up on your videos in anticipation of the coming holidays! Thank you for all you do!

Tammy Nunn

Thank you so much! I cant wait to tackle this!

Elizabeth Goans

This did not disappoint! You truly are incredibly talented. While I have no intention of making a dress form, I now know that I could following your tutorial.

Kristen Jarvis

Another mesmerizing episode!! You are a creative genius Christine! I’m so excited to see the next episode. Ps. That grandfather clock is Dreamy!

Kitty Lang

I'm a little late to this party. I saved it longer than I should, because I like having something to look forward to! I was not disappointed. Brilliant episode! I can't wait for part 2! I don't believe I'll hold off for the second one. I have to watch as soon as you post . Loved this so much!!

Annalise

You should get an electric carving knife! It makes a world of a difference for cutting cardboard. Especially for curves and corners. I was killing my hand with scissors for the longest time, and using a the electric carving knife cuts down the cutting time significantly .

Stephy Stardust

Only you Christine can mold old cardboard in the shape of a goddess!!!!

Peaches McDrools

Whenever you do these big complicated projects, my partner, Emily, and I always say the same thing each time - 'this is crazy!' We're constantly in awe.

Eskie Momo

How weird do I sound to say I play these videos as background noise when Im working because of the soothing nature of Christine's vibe. I find it provides me elegant patience and slows down my urgency. This woman could sift soil and make it gold.

janet lynn white

Thank you <3

Sarah Miller

Yes!!! The sounds of Christine McConnell. Just her talking and her crafting sounds

Emily Schwall

You videos are so calming. Like ASMR almost. It was making me sleepy listing. I loved it. Maybe you should make some ASMR but with your normal voice, not whispering.

Alyson Groom

Whew yes messy messy

Angela Pogue

I forgot to leave the link lol

Nicholas Frig

https://www.amazon.com/Do-Yourself-Coffins-Schiffer-Woodworkers/dp/0764303376

Nicholas Frig

I know you have spoken about how you would like to make your own coffin. I found this book recently and thought that maybe it can offer inspiration, or clear up any issues that may arise.

Nicholas Frig

I always get so surprised when you do projects in your house that get really dusty! How do you tackle the clean up for all of that?

Crystal Pistal

loved the grandfather clock too, side note thank you so much for introducing me to golden girls, Disney plus just added it in Ireland and I’m on season 2 episode 9 already🤣🤣🙈it’s so good

Sam Hussey

Thanks so much looked so awesome😍

Sam Hussey

Yes, this, EXACTLY!

Amerriefaerie

This is my favorite episode by far!!!!! 😻😻😻😻😻😻

Marina salinas

Looks so good! I love the sander you are using.

Rebecca Valentine

Oh my god, this is honestly something I would pay serious money for. A theatrical, step-by-step how-to of incredible art forms. So inspiring, I love what you do!

Kathleen Dames

followed! thanks for sharing.

Laura Duckworth

I don’t think you know how amazing your ideas actually are 🤩 you down play what your next project will be then when we watch it they are always incredible and out of this world, each and every one of them 👏 love watching your videos!! You truly inspire all of us 🥰

Jessica

wow! I never would have thought you could create this out of boxes...amazing!

Kaylin Pagnan

Amazing!

Julia

This is one of the coolest things I’ve seen, cannot wait to see the next episode ❤️

Gina Radford

I wear those sizes as well. I wondered if in our cases if it would be beneficial to enlist help to do a mold of our own bodies, and then use a spray foam of some sort so it wouldnt be extremely heavy, but sturdy. Then from there add a protective layer of some sort.

Kaitlyn Fields

Wow, another great video! And also a shout out to the clock goblin- what amazing work!!

Roimata Ness

Thanks so much, Christine. I am excited to shop these collections!

Carrie

Angel on my Shoulder: "How ingenious and creative" Devil on my shoulder: "Ain't nobody got time for that!"

Naomi

Thank you! I have to taylor these at the waist, but this is where I buy new ones... https://ragoshapewear.com/collections/vintage/products/cortland-style-8031-8035-all-in-one-front-zipper-13-waist-down-forgotten-women-vintage-collection?variant=39320755732591

Christine McConnell

Wow. You are a creative genius! My mouth dropped at the end. Stunning!

Zechariah Henderson

You did such an amazing job on this dress form. I think I'm addicted to watching your videos 🤣

Magdalena Mojica

Yay!! Super excited for this one Christine 💓 - Inspired and beautiful as always 🌠☺️

Samantha DeJong

Beautiful vintage style undergarments in this video. Doe anyone know where to find something similar online?

Carrie

Another great video! Can't wait to see it finished! Also , Happy 4th of July Christine and Captive!!🖤💜🖤💜🖤💜🇺🇸

Danielle Gutierrez

Love this! I wonder if this could also be made out of styrofoam...🤔

Emmie

Can't wait to see the next episode. I'm sure this will be the wedding cake of dress forms.

Cynthia Bell

You are SO talented!!!! Love it!!

Emily N

Christine, you are phenomenal. I loved this episode. Truly every time I watch what you're up to my mouth remains hanging. Is there nothing you can't do???

Suzanne

The coolest video ever! So different and homespun !

vermont witch

Gurllllll you are straight up the bomb 💣 diggity!!! I just hope you always remember how much love and joy YOU bring into the lives of many! 💞

RemexBella

This Patreon is a Masterclass in multiple disciplines, taught by one really down-to-earth genius who simply can't help herself.

Cally

Wow!

Robin D.

She’s amazing, follow her! She’s just getting started!

Tanya Madrick

I live month to month for your videos! Can’t wait to see the next!

Diane plevelich

I checked this out! I’d love to see more of her work on this!

Diane plevelich

Just fantastic I didn’t know you could even do that with cardboard

Jane French

This is WILD!! I mean that in the best way! When you said you were going to make it from cardboard, I was so curious! What a cool project with so much detail and life!

Jessica Darne

a lot of work lol

Karmell Mazurek

I am blown away by this and your talent! So different and creative! I can’t wait for the next episode :)

Rebecca Kettle

Amazing

Kozmoe Ditch

How very cool! I work in a nursing home kitchen, and twice a week, we get our grocery orders in for the facility, so I will have a steady supply of boxes to start stocking up on. (I'm fuller-figured, so it's going to take a LOT of boxes!) ;-)

Tammy R Dowden

Wow- amazing job. It was fun to see how realistic the form became. I never thought to sculpt with cardboard. Labour intensive but inexpensive and better for the environment. Good safety tips too. Thank you, Christine!

Shayla

Wowzers AMAZEBALLS! This looks complicated but I think probably with a dremel tool all things are possible. I wonder how many RPM's was your dremel/router tool? I would hate to burn out a dremel. LOL I can't wait to see the following episodes. The most complicated bits might be getting the Silhouette done if you are Sola Chola or just prefer working without relying on others?

Andie

What a great video! The dress form is awesome! Worth the wait for sure......always love what you do! Thank you for being such an inspiration and instructor!!

Pamela Kay

I adore you so much and your ideas. Can't wait to try them out when I can! 🥰🖤

Kuro Kaiju

That turned out so amazing! I really want to do this one but Wowzers :-) Going to definitely ask the Hubby for lots of help on this!

Krissy Smith

Hecks no! It's beautiful and I'm so happy you did this, but too messy for me!

Pennie Yorke

WOW! This turned out incredibly, Christine!! I kind of want to try this but, I kind of don't! LOL! Rachel Kilgore from The Clock Goblin, you are awesome!!

Colleen Diane Sakane

Holy mittens of Satan, this is extraordinary.

Emilie

Amazing as always! 😍

Nikki

amazing, I should have known that you would find a much more complex way than the ducktape version ;)

Sonja Corterier

You never cease to amaze me. Every project is always jaw dropping !

Abbey Casian

Hey! Are you planning on rereleasing your wonderful first cookbook? Mine "got lost" after my sister helped me move!!!

Anvil Ande'

You inspire me. Thank you.

Celiana Holst

Omg the grandfather clock is outstanding! I'm salivating. I hope there will be a longer episode dedicated to it!!

Jane Good

I'll do my best! Lol.

Lillith

yes do it and share it!

Kitty Baumont

look for Free Moving Boxes on places like facebook marketplace and craigslist. Also if you have a recycling center that's where I've always gotten most of mine. ;)

Abigail Wildes

This is one of the best projects I've seen. Simply marvelous. It looked like a work of art and I just wanted to touch the figure after carving. The texture...WOW1

leather Nevarez

🤣

Lorraine Donaldson

Oh this is wonderful! Thanks Christine! xx

Lorraine Donaldson

This turned out absolutely incredible! I am so excited for next month's episode. ❤️👗

Meg Hesness

It looks like an AI, unreal 👍

Claudette Marco

My husband on the part where you talked about having the mirror in the room to reference against "Shape that ass, *Mimes looking in mirror* but watch yourself Shape that ass *Mimes glance over shoulder at mirror* show me what you workin with Shape that ass, watch yourself Shape that ass'

Miggea

I have been saving cardboard for months for this video. I am ready to begin. I wonder if I should record it...

Lillith

Very creative! It looks like a lot of painstaking work just getting all the cardboard pieces aligned and sculpted the right way. I like how the final product is beautiful but a little twisted, just like many of your creations :)

Christine Papio

Is there anything you can't do? 😳 I'm impressed as always! Great work! Can't wait to see the next episode!

Caroline Kappler

I’m constantly amazed at how you can take something simple and turn it into this stunning work of art. It already looks so neat and I love how the cardboard almost mimics wood grain. Can’t wait to see the next part. Also, I feel like Amazon should sponsor you for all the boxes you used 😄

Ryan McFadden

https://www.kentonlibrary.org/tools

Bat-A-Boo

Our library in northern Kentucky has a tool loaning program. It is amazing.

Bat-A-Boo

Amazing work, Christine.

Monique Nicole

I've never heard of this and it's a FANTASTIC idea!!! I'm going to see if there's one local to me :D

Christine McConnell

If Christine needs about 60 cardboard cutouts for her dress form, that means I'll need at least 180 or so...

Mji X

Wow. What a creative project. The dress form looks a work of art! I can't wait to see part 2 of this project. Incredible work, Christine!

Gabriel

My friend is making a Victorian dollhouse, she normally works in film & that’s what she does between projects. Her insane attention to detail reminds me of you. Her IG page is The Wicked Mansion.

Tanya Madrick

This is great! I love the idéa of an dressform that will be a complete copy of yourself, can´t wait to see the finished result!

Madeleine Ytterberg

I’m wondering where I get this many boxes. Also am thankful for once for only being 5 foot tall. 😁

Ruthie Coltrane

Blown away. This is beyond cool.

Paige Phoa

girl you just made a copy of yourself out of cardboard! Can you adopt me! I will be another captive! lol Slay Kween!

Beto

Wonderful! C so great to see this Can't wait for ep 2. 🥂

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ASTONISHING

Bonnie Coniguliaro

A quick suggestion for people doing this on the cheap- I know Ottawa has a "Tool Library" where you can rent tools, power and otherwise, and it's phenomenal. You can borrow such specific tools for just a weekend, a week, whatever. I'm sure the same kind of programs must exist in other big cities, right? It could be cool to look into in people's area!

Nora Dallaire

Amazing work I don't know what patience pills you are taking, but I want some... I can not do this it will end up in my half done over it pile.. but it's is am amazing idea.... Also I purchased a dress form and it cost to much I think I should use it . Lol

Kelly Fisher

Thank you so much for this. I've been waiting for it since it was first mentioned 💜

Peggy

I was sitting there thinking "do it, go ahead, you know you want to, you're a cat, it's your job" lol

Adrianne Berndt

I actually think the "in steps" aspect of this project makes it a lot more manageable and practical than other DIY dress form methods I've seen. Not that those aren't great too but it seems easier to get something more anatomically accurate to take it slowly and build up/carve away rather than rely on a perfect mold and pour or duct tape from getting wonky. I also like that I can cut the pieces out then have them sitting there as motivation to finally buy a Dremel tool X'D

Adrianne Berndt

I'm always amazed by your creativity and skills! Thank you for sharing with us!

Elsa

This is not at all what I expected either but it is so intriguing to see it all come together. I can imagine the decorative touches will be very beautiful. Though I find this daunting I am sure there will be a kindred project I could get inspired for that I would not have had the courage to undertake without watching this.! Wow... just amazing to see it all become! Thank yo so much!🌏🌍🌎🌷

Joanne Zaborowski

This was absolutely incredible!!! I wish I had an ounce of your creativity and patience. You are phenomenal!

Amber Green

Let me just say that I agree with everything others have already said, and do want to add, though that your videos are so incredibly detailed and information packed that I enjoy watching them multiple times. This time I noticed your brown and blue patterned dress matches your eyes and hair! :) I also loved that extra special clock themed music accompanying the final reveal. Excellence all around, once again. Thank you Christine.

WestcottWitch

Yay! Thank you for the Girdy glamor shot 🥰 This was really intimate and I felt like a borderline creep watching you sculpt out your body 😄 On the plus side I know what I want to be when I grow up - a clock goblin! Thank you for an amazing episode, enjoy your break and visit! I'm looking forward to the pretty bits

Angela Pearson

Poof knocking the marker off the sill!! 😂

Bernadette Vaughan

You always put your heart into your work. Amazing job, it's way better than anything you could ever buy.

Magdalena Mojica

Look up Veritee Hill on Instagram. She custom made all my corsets. She's INCREDIBLE! Tell her I sent you.

Nelia Torres

Oh my God - why did I think this was going to be a simplified silhouette for the dress form -- it is Christine! haha I love it!!! I do not feel so confident about my hand/sand sculpting abilities...Surely I am not the only designer here - does a rhino 3d model made into contour or waffle structure seem less full of deformities for those of us with less skill or...confidence? lol I am so excited to see this finished -- BRAVO!

jena meeks

I wanted to ask you when did you know that you were extraordinarily gifted at arts and crafts? At what age did it all begin for you? Was it all self taught? You have such an amazing, creative mind. Again, I'm in awe of you.

Lynn

Wow, this came out right before my birthday and It was the perfect gift a girl could ask for <3 I don't think I have seen you make anything I didn't like :D thank you for being a continuous source of inspiration

Vilma Valančiūnaitė

Have you tried Redthreaded? I know they have a lot of really high quality corsets of different historical eras.

Jenna Homan

This looks incredible! At the end I was like omg metropolis!

Dawn Hargy-Louden

I'm beyond excited about this!! I can't wait to try and recreate it! I can't wait for clothing tutorials too!! Thank you so much for sharing all this with us! Cheers!

Rose

LOVE this! Love! Was close to buying a "sew it yourself" pattern for a dressform just yesterday but loathed the thought of buying all the fabrics and sewing it together... This was a good fairy-send! I have tons of boxes loitering around just waiting to be bunched up and made use of *_* THANK you Christine McConnell!

Sanna

What a great idea @Summer Rose Barnes! Hope you work it out, would be so cool =)

Sanna

Where did you find your corset? I have been looking for traditional foundation wear but all i can find is cheap almost costume like stuff.

Shannon Hogue

this human is like the most mesmerizing artist ever...i love these videos so much

Tara Belle

Thank you, Chrisi! :) i’ve managed to get it working now! I hope you enjoy it!

Suzie

So i reloaded Patreon a couple of times and the video showed up, hope that helps :)

Chrisi

It looks amazing already! I can’t wait to sink my teeth into this project myself!

Diane Lewandowski

The video is not showing up for me at all ether. Only the blurb :(

Chrisi

i find your vids very fascinating and relaxing to view, as a 1001 creative craftsman myself i can relate with the stuff/ projects that you do. Always something different and it never gets boring. Plus i like your style very much :-)

Peter Driessens

I can’t access it, is anyone else having issues?

Suzie

This is incredible! I do not have the time to do this at the moment but what a great resource! I love that its an upcycling project. Thanks Christine this is amazing and I'm really looking forward to the next video. Thanks for all you do!

Amanda Boldreghini

I am already so excited for the next episode!!! So curious what is happening with all the sawdust!

Katie

That’s incredible - and also slightly weird as I feel like I’ve somehow inadvertently seen you nude in cardboard form haha!

Rachel Guy-Whittle

Oh yay! Looking forward to this one.

Wendy Litteral

You never do anything by halves do you!?! Only you could make a dress form a piece of art! Looking forward to part two.

Cecelia Breslin

I’m so looking forward to part 2. I know it’s going to be beautiful. 🌷

DMCM

Beautiful and meticulous work as always Christine ! Thank you for sharing your talents. Your home and the area is beautiful ! Love the fur babies .❤️❤️

Tammy Wilson

Omg, here I was expecting just a headless armless basic form... Leave it up to Christine to rise to perfection! This is beyond any expectation!

Hepziba Gunneman-de Vries

Yes! By me at least!

Hepziba Gunneman-de Vries

Can’t wait to watch this!

VStreet

Would standing with legs slightly apart affect it dramatically, I'd like to be able to use it for pants and dresses/ skirts. Maybe I can add some sort of hinge to open and close legs. Look at me over here complicating it lol.

Summer Rose Barnes

Christine…you have a ridiculous amount of talent. It’s such a divine gift. You’re just a beautiful woman. 💕🌷💖

DMCM

The form looks absolutely incredible so far. I'm really curious to know how easily you can pin into it with all those layers of glue and cardboard. I've made dress forms out of other things before, but this one really does seem like it would last forever! Can't wait to see how you finish it!

Tilura

This is so incredible! I don't sew (though it's on my ever growing list of things I want to learn), and watching you carve that cardboard had my brain thinking of all the things that could be sculpted from this cheap and abundant (except in the UK according to another patron comment) material!

Lynnetta

What an incredible skill you have!!

Lynnetta

Call it "Dismembered Christine"! It's a cardboard masterpiece! I was also really excited to see your grandfather clock after the Clock Goblin fixed it! (And what kind of faux candles are those in the candelabra? They are beautiful.)

Aunt Debbie Halloween

WOW! Very impressive, as always. I definitely want to try this! *saves 1000 boxes*

Kate Liset

Great job!! Loved getting to see the clock and your work in this episode!

Buggie

Another super episode: dress form, grandfather clock and the piano!! Thank you!

Sonya Colley

Wow! Another amazing episode. Christine, you do not disappoint!

Mononoke Adams

Thank you!!! I knew I recognized it, but I couldn't remember what it was.

Lili

Awe yiss dressform episode!

Lili

Fantastic episode always a pleasure to see all your creations ❤️

Lorena zitelli

Ooooh the chimes in your clock are delightfully mixed up

Amy Gleixner

I didn’t know we have a cardboard shortage!

Lily

Having once tortured myself recreating a stacked cardboard scratching post, this is so wildly impressive.

Gincredible

WOW absolutely amazing! I don't think I'll be tackling this project 😂😂😂 I wear a size 18/20 with a very generous posterior(major booty) my hips are 55inches I don't think there is enough cardboard in the world LOL jk but no. Awesome how it all comes together.💜

GreeneQueen2

that was very intense. can imagine cleaning up that room! :) it was amazing to watch.

Keely

Welllllll that's a good way of doing it. Cheap and time consuming... Definitely 😂 Looks so good, i lie the cardboard waves and grain but ooo very much excite to see I finished and spooky Will I do it myself? I'm not sure of any time soon but it seems doable! And would be totally exact.... Id deffos make it bigger coz I'm forever going up and down half a stone so I'd make it bigger. Also fun fact... The uk has a cardboard shortage! How mad is that!

Amy Watler-Thomas

Wow! Love everything you have created

Jamie

Poof is the cutest and simultaneously the most unhelpful work companion :)

Alison Irvine

The beginning reminded me of the moment between Gomez and Morticia when the latter was tied to the wheel of pain.🖤 https://youtu.be/PKqdQwI3LIc

Gorgon's Eye

Yaaaaaaay!!! Can’t wait to watch I’m so excited because I know you e been working so hard on this one🖤

Karysa HorrorHoneysKitchen

It’s HAPPENING! 💃

Casey Killoran

Oh the clock is playing a German Christmas Song... 'Ihr Kinderlein kommet'

Jessy Meiser

Omg this is amazing 🤩 lol I wish I had your figure. I’ll make this once I get over my body Dysmorphia 🥲

Felicity

I love how the dress form looked like webbed skin after shaping. 🤯

Taylor Johnson

How awesome!!!

Brenda Hunt

The perfect diversion to my challenging day. I'm so grateful.

Judy K. Zamlen-Spotts

Im sooooo excited i watch this! Has this been the most anticipated video ever? 🤔 🥰

Amy Watler-Thomas

Yay!!!

Mariah Westhoff

Not sure if it’s because it just went up but YT player doesn’t seem to be working

Karl Beck

So excited to be a small part of this episode!

Rachel Kilgore

Saving this for tonight, as my reward for getting through the week. So hyped!

Kimberly Olson

OMG. They said it couldn't be done. And here Christine comes to prove them wrong again. So excited!

Nicholas Frig

Anyone else getting an error message when trying to play the video? :(

Viktoria Martens

DRESS FORM!!! Thanks, Christine! ✨ Sewwww excited!! 🥂

Mardi Shakti

Omg omg it’s here!!!!

Jennifer Faria


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