{"product_id":"folkwear-patterns-hong-kong-cheongsam","title":"Folkwear Patterns - Hong Kong Cheongsam","description":"\u003ch4\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAbout the Hong Kong Cheongsam\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\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. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe Folkwear Cheongsam 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.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\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\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e The Fabric\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSelect light to medium-weight silk; lightweight brocade and jacquard weaves; satin; rayon or blends.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSizing\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis pattern is a multi-sized patterns including sizes XS - 3XL ( bust 30 1\/2\" [78 cm] to 54\" [135cm]).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLevel of Difficulty\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThere is no specified level of difficultly on the pattern, but Folkwear have very good instructions.    \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Folkwear Patterns","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":43281501585620,"sku":"F122","price":43.9,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0437\/4521\/4616\/products\/HongKongCheongsam2.jpg?v=1663327478","url":"https:\/\/clothedit.com.au\/products\/folkwear-patterns-hong-kong-cheongsam","provider":"Cloth Edit","version":"1.0","type":"link"}