{"product_id":"122-hong-kong-cheongsam","title":"122 Hong Kong Cheongsam","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eSizes: Extra Small to 3X Large\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eThe Cheongsam (Cantonese for \"Long Dress”) is an early 20th century variant of the Chinese Qipao, a hip-length shirt or tunic. The Cheongsam was first seen on celebrities and socialites as a way of modernizing this traditional garment. In 1929 the Cheongsam was chosen by the Chinese government as one of the National Dresses of China. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eOur Cheongsam sewing pattern is simple, slender, and close-fitting.  The dress draws the eye immediately to the classic fit, fabric, and finishing details.  The construction is basic, with only two main pattern pieces. Cut without shoulder seams, the back and sleeves wrap over the shoulders. The curve of the front piece opens on the right side and fastens with frogs and a side zipper.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eThe dress fits closely in the bust and hips, while skimming over the waist, and tapers to a slightly curved hemline. Side slits provide ease of movement. The dress is offered full-length and in a contemporary just-below-the-knee length.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003ePattern also includes instructions for custom fitting, and for a traditional bias-bound version, as well as instructions for making your own frog closures.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSuggested fabrics:\u003c\/strong\u003e Light to medium-weight silk; lightweight brocade and jacquard weaves; satin; rayon or blends.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYardage chart (.pdf)\u003cbr\u003eNote: the yardage chart on the paper pattern has incorrect yardages for bias binding for the bound version.  See chart linked here (and above) for correct yardage for bias binding.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cb id=\"docs-internal-guid-b475d700-7fff-651d-8f8c-48657198fd2d\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis pattern is available as a Paper pattern and PDF pattern.  Choose the pattern format you want in the drop down menu.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e The PDF pattern has files for copy shop (36” and A0), print at home (A4 and 8.5”x11”), as well separate instructions for bias bound and unbound version, and a lore\/authentic detailing file.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLEARN MORE: \u003c\/strong\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCorrection: \u003c\/strong\u003e The bias binding yardage on the printed pattern cover is incorrect.  Please see this yardage chart for correct yardage for bias for bound verison.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\nHelpful hints for making the 122 Hong Kong Cheongsam (particularly if you want to make this dress with directional print or napped fabric).\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\nInstructions and additional layouts for a traditional bias-bound version (PDF).  This is included in the newest printings and the PDF version of this pattern.  \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFolkwear samples of the 122 Hong Kong Cheongsam:\u003ciframe src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/GZs1Sv8DSI0\" height=\"315\" width=\"560\" title=\"Youtube Video\" allowfullscreen=\"\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture\" frameborder=\"0\"\u003e\u003c\/iframe\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Folkwear","offers":[{"title":"Paper Pattern","offer_id":47133200810156,"sku":"erl1788602292784","price":15.36,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"PDF Pattern","offer_id":47133200842924,"sku":"rfu1788602292785","price":13.45,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0691\/6348\/3308\/files\/122-hong-kong-cheongsam_1.jpg?v=1788602296","url":"https:\/\/chicbagluxe.shop\/products\/122-hong-kong-cheongsam","provider":"My Store","version":"1.0","type":"link"}