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i try making a 1930s cheongsam from a Folkwear pattern (using couture tailoring techniques)
By handmade by annie ⏾ 7:24 18,632 views on YouTube Jan 29, 2025
Wow!! I love the loose, flowing fit of this 1930s cheongsam/qipao and definitely plan on making another one soon (hopefully with the fabric I was originally going for 😛) If you enjoyed this video, definitely check out t... Show more
Wow!! I love the loose, flowing fit of this 1930s cheongsam/qipao and definitely plan on making another one soon (hopefully with the fabric I was originally going for 😛) If you enjoyed this video, definitely check out the following videos: 1) Did you know there are a ton of different Chinese button closures? https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jjqM6afFXHY 2) A detailed tutorial on making traditional button closures: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gmHc8NGMRp8&t=207s 3) The qipao I made before this, which was last year for my Mom: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KnHjFFakSME&t=14s Thank you for everyone who has left a kind comment and subscribed, your support means the world. Let me know if you have any questions in the comments below, and I’ll try my best to answer with the knowledge I currently have. Happy Chinese New Year and I'll see you in the next vlog in February :) 🌸 t a b l e o f c o n t e n t s 🌸 intro 0:00 muslin mockup + pattern introduction 0:24 choosing the fabric 1:42 double bias binding intro + tutorial 2:30 attaching the collar 3:41 final construction elements 4:04 attaching closures + snaps 4:13 my thoughts on the pattern 5:19 🌸 r e s o u r c e s 🌸 As an Amazon Associate I earn a small percentage from qualifying purchases :) Thank you for supporting the work I create! Research and pattern for this video [1] 高定旗袍手工工艺详解 Detailed explanation of the handicrafts of couture cheongsam https://amzn.to/40pOh3f I highly recommend this book! A note however is its written all in mandarin Chinese. [2] Folkwear Hong Kong Cheongsam Pattern https://www.folkwear.com/products/122-hong-kong-cheongsam?srsltid=AfmBOooNRUexcDXnAf21_qNfwmbFhOPh7W0eX9fhRao8njBR-g7OBRvu My favorite sewing materials: [1] Heat erasable Frixion Pen https://amzn.to/3WgRS0Y [2] Cutting Mat https://amzn.to/4299rUK [3] Rotary Cutter https://amzn.to/3C5WEYl [4] Clear Ruler https://amzn.to/42cEm2d [5] Sewing Machine https://amzn.to/4fP4Xpf 🌸 a b o u t m e
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