Month: September 2018

DIY :: How to make a Hmong Sash

- Carolyn Chang Leave a comment

IMG_0188edit-768x1024 DIY :: How to make a Hmong Sash DIY HMONG

:: Hmong Sash ::

Happy Friday, everyone! Today, I’m sharing a tutorial on how to make a Hmong sash. I have a variety of sashes, traditional and modern. Some wrap around multiple times others just once. Some tied or pinned.

I made a modern sash but instead of the flat ends or tails, I wanted a gathered look in the back. Basically I wanted it to look like I was wearing two sashes that are tied but I didn’t want a knot in the back. This method allows me to take out the bulk.

:: Materials ::

Blue Sequin Fabric

Blue Chiffon Fabric

Interface

: Instructions ::

  1. For the waistband, cut the sequin fabric into a 54 inch by  8.75 inch rectangle.

    IMG_0174edit-731x1024 DIY :: How to make a Hmong Sash DIY HMONG

  2. Iron interface onto the wrong side of the fabric and leave a 3/8 inseam.
  3. Fold the waistband in half lengthwise and fold 3/8 of the top and bottom in.
  4. Cut 2 smaller rectangles from the sequin fabric and 2 smaller rectangles from the chiffon fabric.
  5. Hem the 3 edges and leave about an inch from the top of each rectangle.
  6. Gather the top of each rectangle.IMG_0177edit-1024x768 DIY :: How to make a Hmong Sash DIY HMONG

    IMG_0178edit-1024x768 DIY :: How to make a Hmong Sash DIY HMONG

  7. Place inside of of waistband and pin into place.

    IMG_0181edit-768x1024 DIY :: How to make a Hmong Sash DIY HMONG

    (Note: The waist band is the same color as the sequin tails, the lighting when I took the photo made it look kind of off)

  8. Sew the sides and bottom of waistband

    IMG_0188edit-768x1024 DIY :: How to make a Hmong Sash DIY HMONG

TIP: When working with this sequin fabric, make sure to use the slowest setting on your sewing machine. The sequins are glued onto the mesh so as the needle goes through the sequins it can get really hot and gummy. So work slow, use a longer stitch setting, and clean the needle often.

Thank you for reading my tutorial on how to make a Hmong sash! You can change the the dimensions based on your own measurements. I usually position the tails on the sash so that when wrapped around my waist, the end of the waistband ends on my side. This allows me to hide the end and then the sash looks pretty from the front and back! If I wear a hlab nyiaj on top it also hides it as well.

Hmong Outfit Series :: Hmong Leng Thailand

- Carolyn Chang Leave a comment

DSC_0560edit2-683x1024 Hmong Outfit Series :: Hmong Leng Thailand Hmong Outfit Series

Hi Saturday, everyone! Slowly but surely I’m finishing up my outfits for Hmong New Year. I actually need to update my inventory list too. Last year, I wrote down a list of my outfits I had but I’ve been putting off keeping a digital list. I mean if I update it regularly, I will have to come to terms with the amount of outfits I have. A reality I don’t really want to face especially when I know my collection is nowhere near being complete. I just have a lot of variations of the same type of outfit – another excuse I tell myself to justify my purchases and projects. Today I’m feature a Hmong Leng Outfit from Thailand or Hmong Thai Outfit as part of my Hmong Outfit Series.DSC_0549edit-1024x731 Hmong Outfit Series :: Hmong Leng Thailand Hmong Outfit Series

:: Hmong Leng Thailand ::

There were two main patterns of migration for the Hmong Thai. The first group was in Thailand before the Vietnam war and migrated from Vietnam and Southern China. The second group was from Laos previous migrating from Vietnam and Southern China and fled Laos after the communist takeover.

Hmong Leng in Thailand wear their hair up in buns and decorate their buns with beads, coins, pom poms, and siv ceeb. However, the hair bun is not as large as some of the Hmong groups located in Vietnam. Rows of appliqué fabric decorate the front of shirt and one side runs in a zigzag pattern across the chest. Typically, the dab tsho is usually sewn face down with the appliqué hidden and the cuffs of the shirt tend to be blue. Occasionally, the stars are embroidered on the shirt.

DSC_0543edit-1024x732 Hmong Outfit Series :: Hmong Leng Thailand Hmong Outfit Series

:: Hmong Thai Skirt ::

There are different variations of the Hmong Thai skirt. One variation has a pink embroidered bottom section with rows of diamond appliqué running along the top and bottom. The top section consists of batik. Colorful ribbon and appliqué fill in the empty spaces in the batik design. In the past, skirts consisted of just the batik and cross stitch portion. Usually, the outfit is worn with a pink or red sash. The apron is typically plain black with two seams running down the middle. When wearing an outfit with embroidery or paj ntaub, it is sewn on the sleeves and top of the plain black apron. DSC_0553edit-732x1024 Hmong Outfit Series :: Hmong Leng Thailand Hmong Outfit Series

:: Outfit Details ::

Hmong Leng Outfit

Hlab

Pleated Skirt

Xauv

DSC_0513moodyeditblog-683x1024 Hmong Outfit Series :: Hmong Leng Thailand Hmong Outfit Series

:: Photography ::

Victoria Chang Photography 

Thank you for reading! Make sure to follow me on Facebook and Instagram.

DIY :: Phuam Hmoob Lauj & Sequins

- Carolyn Chang Leave a comment

IMG_9782edit-768x1024 DIY :: Phuam Hmoob Lauj & Sequins DIY

Happy Thursday, everyone! It’s getting closer and closer to Hmong New Year and I still have countless endless projects to finish. I’m drowning in fabric and need to finalize which outfits I actually plan on wearing. Some outfits are for my Hmong Outfit Series and others I’ll save for another year. Today I’m sharing a couple of pictures of a Hmong hat that I made. It’s a modernized version of the phuam hmoob lauj. I plan on making a slightly more traditional version later and will make a little tutorial for that version.

IMG_9783edit-768x1024 DIY :: Phuam Hmoob Lauj & Sequins DIY :: Phuam Hmoob Lauj ::

This Hmong hat was pretty simple to make. I opted to take the top flap out because I wanted the top of the hat to be open for my hair. While making the hat I was debating on using bright colored yarn or pastel yarn to match my sequins. After going back and forth, I decided on more vibrant colors to look a little more mature but a little part of me still wants to make a pastel one.

IMG_9785edit-768x1024 DIY :: Phuam Hmoob Lauj & Sequins DIY

The pom poms that I used are a little different than the round ones. I just wanted some variation and for my second hat I’ll make some smaller round pom poms. Currently, I’m cross stitching an outfit and if I like it enough the hat for my tutorial will match. Unless, I have a change of heart and want to make an even more traditional version.

IMG_9763edit-768x1024 DIY :: Phuam Hmoob Lauj & Sequins DIY

Phuam Hmoob Lauj are usually worn with a sev plooj outfit which I have plenty of.  For my first attempt I used foam that was too thick so I switched it out for a thinner foam. It looks really pretty without foam as well.

IMG_9749edit-768x1024 DIY :: Phuam Hmoob Lauj & Sequins DIY

Thank you for reading! I wanted to update my blog before my trip. Make sure to follow me on Facebook and Instagram. Once I hit 300 likes on Facebook I’ll be hosting a little xauv giveaway.

Posted in DIY