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I just recently completed these Chinese “Qi Pao” inspired blouses for a friend’s Chinese Restaurant servers. I borrowed the basic pattern from McCalls 9596, shortened it from long dress to blouse length and added zippers to the side for ease of wearing. I also added satin trims to the collar, sleeves and front to immitate the Qi Pao look. Then to finish off the look, I made single-knot Chinese buttons (bars) across the trim in the front. I decided to make 2 different styles of front trims. Not sure how to explain it!
Material Notes
I used a wash and wear polyester/georgette material in floral prints and the trims are made of satin fabric.
Difficulty
Novice
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Apr 5, 2011, 08.36 AMby zaarissima
very beautiful – especially I like the blouse on picture 3!!!
Apr 4, 2011, 03.52 PMby landaizi
很漂亮！ 如果领子的镶边和前襟的镶边连在一起，那就完美啦~\(≧▽≦)/~
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Apr 4, 2011, 10.24 PMby japconst
I agree totally! This was a quick job. Thanks for pointing it out.