For the outfit I made everything except the skirt, necklace, and silver belt or siv. I was inspired by Batik for this outfit and incorporated Batik print throughout the outfit. Paired with a white skirt the focus is on the batik. Batik is a resist dye technique where wax is applied to the fabric in a design and then dyed with indigo. After the dye, the wax is removed and a white design is left behind. This is typically done on yards of fabric then pleated with hundreds of accordion pleats onto a skirt. Instead of usually actual batik, I used a fabric that had a batik print. I am still in the search for my very own batik skirt though.
Rosely took beautiful shots of the outfit! I posted a couple of my favorites. Stay tuned for tutorials on pattern drafting for a fitted Hmong shirt and for a traditional Hmong shirt. Let me now in the comments if you want additional tutorials on how to make Hmong clothes.
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Yes please do tutorials on Sewing Hmong clothes. I would love to learn how to sew. I can learn it from my mom but she stopped since the 90's.
Thank you for reading! Kimberly, I'm going to start filming soon so stay tuned! I am going to go over pattern drafting before construction.
Yes, Definitely! Living between modern and traditional, I feel that we are becoming more modern and losing a bit of who we are everyday. It would be great if you would share a tutorial with us!
Thank you for reading! Jessica, I agree that it's important to get in touch with our roots. I think that documenting how to make Hmong clothes will allow us to preserve this for future generations. Stay tuned for a tutorial!
First off, stunning photos. Second, I think it is so beautiful that you can share this skill set with the ladies in your family. I could never be that talented! Keep it up!
First off, beautiful photos. Second, I think it is so special you get to share that skill set with the women in your family. I could never be that talented! Keep it up!
Thank you for reading! It just takes practice! It's my first time constructing an entire outfit by myself but I've held a needle since 3-4 years old!
I've never seen a Hmong outfit before but omg the dress is gorgeous! I remember seeing this outfit the other day so must have been from your facebook page. I wonder how long it took to make! I guess the tutorial will let us know 😉
Thank you for reading Lynn. This took me about 5 weekends to make but I'm new at it so I'm kinda slow.
Beautiful! Love it!
Is this outfit available for purchase? I LOVE LOVE this outfit! I’m willing to pay money for this outfit.
This is not available for purchase. Currently, I only make outfits for personal use. Thank you for reading!