I met Teacher Gu by chance, and as fellow Aries, we have endless topics to discuss. Occasionally, we also exchange ideas and insights, broadening our horizons in different fields. Over the years, Teacher Gu has published several books, including “Beautiful Women's Hairstyles: National Style Hair Styling Practical Tutorial,” “Beautiful Women's Makeup: National Style Makeup and Hair Styling Practical Tutorial,” and her personal travelogue “Hanfu Traveler.” Her diligence is truly admirable. This time, I strongly recommend her upcoming book, “Beautiful Women's Silk Robes: Professional Hanfu Making Tutorial.” Not only can this book serve as a manual for making clothing by hand, but it also introduces the history of Chinese clothing, making it a comprehensive resource suitable for anyone who loves handicrafts and Hanfu.
“Beautiful Women's Silk Robes: Professional Hanfu Making Tutorial” is a basic guide to making Hanfu. The content includes fundamental knowledge about making Hanfu, case studies of representative clothing from the Han, Jin, Tang, Song, and Ming dynasties, as well as examples of making decorative accessories. This book can be used not only as a learning material for making Hanfu but also as an introductory read on the history of Chinese clothing. By reading this book, readers can learn about tools and their usage for making clothing, hand-sewing techniques, sewing machine methods, basic techniques for making clothing, and the characteristics of various fabrics. The focus of the book is on the production of representative clothing from different dynasties, with the author providing a comprehensive analysis from aspects such as the history of clothing, coordination, pattern features, production techniques, and sewing skills. This book is suitable for craft enthusiasts, Hanfu lovers, and professionals in clothing design and production. [Recommendation] “Beautiful Women's Silk Robes: Professional Hanfu Making Tutorial” is the first book in the “Beautiful Women” series by influential Weibo user @Gu Xiaosi. This meticulously compiled tutorial over the years is not just a practical reference book; it is also a guide to discovering the true essence of national style. Unlike ordinary reference books, we hope that this book will bring readers a process of tracing back. Tracing what? The significance of Hanfu! Hanfu is more than just a piece of clothing; it is a beauty mark in everyone's heart. Hanfu represents our longing for the beautiful life of ancient people. By immersing ourselves in it, we hope to help you find the true form of Hanfu in your heart. We believe that those who purchase this book have a deep love for Hanfu. We hope that through our joint efforts, we can help you appreciate the unique beauty of national style again and find your own “white moonlight.” Hanfu, carrying Chinese traditional culture, is gradually becoming a popular cultural symbol. More and more young people are wearing Hanfu on the streets. The Hanfu worn today not only follows the styles of ancient clothing but also incorporates new elements, making it more suitable for modern wear and aesthetic standards. In writing “Beautiful Women's Silk Robes: Professional Hanfu Making Tutorial,” the author considered that many fans of national style may not be familiar with the knowledge of ancient Chinese clothing culture and embroidery. Therefore, the book first introduces the basic techniques of making clothing and the fabrics used for making Hanfu. It then demonstrates the methods of making Hanfu through numerous examples, such as Han quju, Jin half-sleeve dress and skirt set, Tang shirt and skirt set, and Song skirt and robe set. The book provides detailed size charts and sewing diagrams, making it easy for beginners to follow the examples and make their own Hanfu. As the saying goes, “Practice makes perfect.” Amidst all the noise and debates online, why not try making a piece of Hanfu yourself?
Finally, attach the sleeves to the body of the doll's clothing. Once the sleeves are attached, the ultra-light clay ancient costume is complete. This is the entire method, technique, and process for making ultra-light clay ancient costumes. When making other styles of ultra-light clay ancient costumes, you just need to change the shapes and colors of the components. Everything else remains the same. Now you know how to make ultra-light clay ancient costumes, and you can create your own favorite designs using this method.
Changsha-Zhuzhou-Xiangtan Daily, February 24 (Reporter Wang Yana) Liu Chi, who is in his twenties, became interested in Hanfu in 2022 when a photo of a Chinese girl named Xuan Ji playing a bamboo flute while wearing Hanfu in the UK went viral on social media. “Since then, I've developed a strong interest in Hanfu.” Over the past two years, Liu Chi, who loves Hanfu, has purchased seven sets of Hanfu, including ziju, quju, daopao, yichang, and short shirts, spending more than 2000 yuan. To save money, Liu Chi recently plans to buy a sewing machine and learn online tutorials to make his own Hanfu.
The basic styles of Hanfu include several popular models: quju, ruqun, aoqun.
5. Quju: The back panel of the quju deep robe is extended, forming a corner. After passing behind the body, it wraps around to the front and is tied at the waist, concealing the end of the corner.
6. Quju is called quju because its hem is layered and curved. Quju was popular during the Han Dynasty and could be worn by both men and women.
7. Short quju, long quju.
8. Quju wearing tutorial: 1. Align the collar of the top. 2. Tie the right side.
Quju wearing tutorial: 3. Align the center seam with the center of the body. 4. Tie the left side.
Quju wearing tutorial: 5. Align the center seam with the center of the body. 6. Prepare the skirt.
Quju wearing tutorial: Wrap the top and skirt around the body. After wrapping the ends of the skirt around the back, they are tied together.
Now, many young friends like to wear Hanfu and take some ancient-style special effect photos, which look very beautiful. Recently, Computer Notes Network saw a tutorial on how to create ancient-style special effects using Photoshop. Today, we will share this detailed tutorial with everyone. If you like wearing Hanfu and taking ancient-style special effect photos, you can learn this PS tutorial. First, as usual, let's appreciate the effect picture.
This book is a Hanfu accessory tutorial suitable for hairpin makers (both male and female). It includes tutorials on making mainstream Hanfu accessories such as hairpins, flower hairpins, step-shaking hairpins, combs, forbidden steps, phoenix crowns, earrings, bracelets, necklaces, and face veils. The explanations are detailed, covering the combination of different materials, common techniques for making accessories, and practical operations for various types of hairpins, earrings, and necklaces. The book is designed for systematic learning and comes with high-definition teaching videos.
Align the waist in the center.
Quju wearing tutorial: 24. Tidy up the folded part of the collar. 23. Tie a single-ear bow at the center of the waist. 30. Quju wearing tutorial: 25. Tuck the folded part of the collar into the waistband to secure it. 26. Complete. 3. Back view of sitting position in quju. 32. Ruqun: A short top, usually no longer than the knee. Wearing a short top and a skirt is one of the common daily outfits for ancient Han people. 33. During the prosperous Tang Dynasty, the influence of nomadic tribes led to more open women's clothing. The style of ruqun evolved from narrow and tight to broad and loose, and the upper part of the ruqun changed significantly, with wide-sleeved blouses becoming popular, reflecting the liberated spirit of the Tang Dynasty. 34. Cross-collar ruqun: One of the most basic styles of Hanfu. Depending on the width of the sleeves and the fabric, it can be used as formal or casual wear. 35. Straight-collar ruqun: A type of ruqun with a straight collar.
Lower part overlapping 22. Quju wearing tutorial: 9. Fold the inner layer of the skirt outward. 10. Adjust the height of the skirt and tie it. 23. Quju wearing tutorial: 11. The outfit is complete. 12. Prepare the quju and put on the right sleeve first. 24. Quju wearing tutorial: 13. Wrap the inner side of the quju around the back and tie it with the belt under the right armpit. 14. Put on the left sleeve. 25. Quju wearing tutorial: 15. Fold the right collar. 16. Fold the left collar. 26. Quju wearing tutorial: 17. Wrap the pointed end of the outer side around the back. 18. Secure the pointed end of the outer side at the left hip. 27. Quju wearing tutorial: 19. Neatly fold the collar part of the outer side. 20. Find the midpoint of the belt. 28. Quju wearing tutorial: 22. Wrap the belt around the back and overlap the ends. 23. Tie the belt around the lower part of the waist, with the midpoint of the belt positioned.
“Beautiful Women's Silk Robes: Professional Hanfu Making Tutorial” is a basic guide to making Hanfu. The content includes fundamental knowledge about making Hanfu, case studies of representative clothing from the Han, Jin, Tang, Song, and Ming dynasties, as well as examples of making decorative accessories. This book can be used not only as a learning material for making Hanfu but also as an introductory read on the history of Chinese clothing. By reading this book, readers can learn about tools and their usage for making clothing, hand-sewing techniques, sewing machine methods, basic techniques for making clothing, and the characteristics of various fabrics. The focus of the book is on the production of representative clothing from different dynasties, with the author providing a comprehensive analysis from aspects such as the history of clothing, coordination, pattern features, production techniques, and sewing skills. This book is suitable for craft enthusiasts, Hanfu lovers, and professionals in clothing design and production.