Cheong Sam
Fengxian collar, double round placket, three quarters sleeves with three color piping Flat-cut cheongsam

I really like the Chinese (T-shape) flat-cutting which is a flat-sleeved gown with a curved side seam. Simply, elegant and generous, showing the figure and charm of oriental women.
During the learning process, I tried to combine different fabrics and craftsmanship, hoping to appreciate the beauty of traditional craftsmanship from the details and explore the possibilities of the cheongsam today.
“Exercise” is a practice piece to record the process of learning to make a long gown. Among them, three-color binding and incense binding are the more difficult ones in the binding process. It consists of selecting the binding fabric, sizing, cutting, size, sewing, etc. Every step requires rigor, care and patience.

Lee Chik Chi Shirley

Ms Lee Chik Chi Shirley is a sculptor and art educator. She graduated from the Hong Kong Academy of Arts, received a Bachelor of Fine Arts from the Royal Melbourne Institute of Technology, Australia, and completed the “Pass It On @ Tertiary” course (Hong Kong Cheongsam Making Technique) through the Jockey Club ICH+ Innovative Heritage Education Programme. Currently is focusing on the possibility of contemporary art form with Flower Button making and education work to popularise the public’s appreciation.

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