{"product_id":"folkwear-paper-sewing-pattern-122-hong-kong-cheongsam","title":"Folkwear - Paper Sewing Pattern - 122 Hong Kong Cheongsam","description":"\u003cp\u003eChinese cheongsam paper sewing pattern by Folkwear.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\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\/p\u003e\u003cp\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\/p\u003e\u003cp\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\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSuggested fabrics:\u003c\/strong\u003e Light to medium-weight silk; lightweight brocade and jacquard weaves; satin; rayon or blends.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFabric Requirements:\u003c\/strong\u003e See images.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSizes Included:\u003c\/strong\u003e XS - 3XL\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eFolkwear provides sewing patterns that are based on authentic vintage and folk garments from around the world, with special focus on embellishment details, history, and honor of the garments and the cultures and times they originate from.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\"We believe that sewing is made richer, and therefore more enjoyable, when you understand more about the garments you have been inspired to make - including their histories and cultures.\" - Folkwear\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eAt Truro Fabrics we're a small, family-run business in the heart of Cornwall, UK. We love compiling our carefully chosen fabric collections and sharing beautiful products with our customers. All orders are lovingly wrapped in recycled tissue and re-purposed packaging, ready to arrive and be made into exciting creations.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Folkwear","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":52880724885851,"sku":"FOLK003","price":18.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0995\/0285\/0395\/files\/folkwear-paper-sewing-pattern-122-hong-kong-cheongsam-truro-fabrics.webp?v=1778674736","url":"https:\/\/trurofabrics.com\/products\/folkwear-paper-sewing-pattern-122-hong-kong-cheongsam","provider":"Truro Fabrics","version":"1.0","type":"link"}