I tried to respect my culture ("ancestors, hear my plea") | WITHWENDY
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Hi, I'm Wendy, and I have been on a sewing journey ever since my mom taught me how to make little outfits for my dolls. I studied engineering and business, had an office job for two years, and then quit to embark on a lifelong sewing adventure on UA-cam. Subscribe to join me on the adventure, and maybe make your own clothing too! Thanks for watching ❤️
I appreciate your honesty when the projects need more time instead of forcing them to be done in one go, always love seeing the whole process and research that you do and I'm exciting for how it will continue.
After our talk, I’m just glad that someone else on the internet feels compelled to slow down to get the ideal finish 💕
I think that's actually the key to a good result. Since I started to approach sewing like that everything about it got better.
Traditional Chinese outfits, especially done the traditional way is SO HARD. My mum learnt how to make one the ‘cheat code’ way and the traditional way - the differences in the finish, the time and effort that goes into the measurements and lining things up is insane.
Hang in there, Wendy!! It’ll be worth it.
(Side note: wondering how cool it will be if you were to show the fabric store aunty the finished outfits you made for you and Marla)
oh yes, Wendy, please show the fabric store aunty!
please don't worry, it's absolutely fine to see project updates. Making 2 pieces with difficult fabric and an unknown pattern - all of this require so much skill! Cheering for you
I’ve been studying my Chinese custom history recently, and I love that you said
“it’s like saying 1920s flapper is traditional American. “ that was the comparison that cleared the timeline up fo me.
Excited to see this entire process because purchasing fabric can be challenging when your new too it.
Thank you Wendy.
The glasses frame matching the neckline is the satisfying end of the video we needed, can’t wait for part two - take your time!
Came to the comments to say this exact thing!👌
I love that you include Julia and credit her when talking about the work on the pieces!
Yes!!! not only because Julia is so amazing and deserves to be appreciated but also it puts in perspective how much work it takes to complete these projects.
Yesssss! Agree
This project is so beautiful. The colour and silhouette of the skirt are both stunning.
I only just started sewing but I've been knitting for 2 years. Sometimes projects just have to go in the corner of shame for a few months before I am ready to continue with them. I am currently finishing off a cardigan that's been sitting for 7 months and it's very satisfying now that I've gotten my energy for it back :)
I majored in Chinese art history in university and have lived in China for 5+ years now! I learned a lot about historical clothing to help distinguish time periods and styles in artworks, and I happily joined in on wearing some hanfu for work related parties! You have done such a good job! Can’t wait to see the reveal
They are honoured indeed! Been making the ancestors proud from the start!
I love hearing about dress from different cultures than my own, it’s SOOOO pretty
I have always thought Wendy has the one of the, if not the, prettiest voice ever. It’s just so clear and pleasant in a soft and elegant way. I’ve heard her speak in Mandarin a few times before but it seems these qualities are not limited to one tongue. I always enjoy listening to these videos while I work!
Agree. Wendy has a very beautiful, calming voice. I love her research about projects she is tackling. Love her videos because of her research and her pleasant nature and calming voice!
The fabric you chose is so beautiful! Loved seeing the research on this as well. Tbh not having a finished project at the end of the video makes it feel more realistic as I go weeks or even months without one
Don't worry--it will all work out in the end. Put it down for a few days then go back and look at it with fresh eyes and rejuvenated brain and what is needed will just pop into your head!. The fabric is beautiful and I'm sure the dress will also be just as beautiful.
I love that you shared some history about traditional Chinese garments, it’s fascinating!! As far as making it a two parter, it’s so nice to have a reminder that things take time. I sometimes get stressed when I don’t finish making something by my own deadline, but it always turns out better when I take the time to do it right. Thanks for keeping it real with us!!
People always say "how did they manage it with hand sewing!" but can you imagine a life with nothing to do. Obviously I am talking of the upper class women who weren't allowed to work. They had no choice but to pursue "womens" hobbies like embroidery and sewing or drawing.. A day is reallllllllly long if you have nothing to do other than walk around your estate for the 30th time 🤔
We think of it as "nothing to do" but remember they were responsible for managing the household or estate (so functionally the general manager or CEO of small to mid-sized company depending on estate or time period) as well as maintaining the social connections (entertaining and charity work). Even if not doing the work themselves, they were making sure it got done. Don't know enough about Asian history, but medieval woman often ran estates for years at a time when husband was off to war, exploring, crusading, etc.
Edit- And even in the more recent upper class eras presented in period dramas, there was still a lot of behind the scenes work going on whether it was learning to manage the household or learning to social niceties to enable smooth movement through society. We see the strictly proscribed activities allowed during entertaining (which certainly would not appeal to most of us raised with more choices) but landed gentry had to learn gender specific skills and others considered necessary for both sexes such as riding, dancing, etc. It is true that some delegated so much they had "nothing" to do but that was neither required nor idealized.
This project is wonderful! I love historical costuming and I'm excited to see the end result, but it totally makes sense that such a challenging project needs more time to complete. I hope you continue to research and make hanfu in the future as it is such a beautiful style and it's rare to see English-speaking UA-camrs making it.
not me only finding this video now, i need to see the finished piece!
I appreciate the transparency it's very encouraging. I also don't mind a two parter! I'm in the middle of three sewing projects that are taking longer than expected and I was starting to get so discouraged but this reminded me that, that's normal ☺️
The fabric is so beautiful. It's fascinating to see a piece from another country being made. Plus, the fact that it's quite difficult. I can't wait to see both garments done. This is exciting!
julies tattoos freaked me out for a sec, i thought it was wendys arm and was like "wait...hold up WAIT WHAT?"
I love a two parter! It does help me a sewist to see your struggles, figuring out how to make something work is the one of the best sewing skills
Dear Wendy,
I think it's incredible that you're sharing your sewing adventures with us and teaching us stuff about sewing and history/culture in the meantime!! So, for me, it's a no-brainer that it's you're decision to invite us into your sewing room whenever you want and with whatever project you want to show us, even if it takes more time than maybe initially thought. The projects have to be perfect for you and if that takes more time then that's OK
The hanfu is beautiful so far! And in a less fancy fabric would be very practical too. I don’t know anything about Asian fashion history but I watch a lot of western fashion historians. Back in the day, clothes were very expensive and would have to last a long time, so they would have to be adjustable to see you through weight changes and pregnancy. So western and Chinese fashion had different styles with the same goals. Thank you for sharing this journey and I am looking forward to part 2!
Keep going Wendy! IT IS WORKING!! Looks great, ton of work, but what you’re making is coming together well!! You’ve got this!
YES please make Chinese historycal diy/costuming more a thing on yt!! Enjoyed the history rambles a lot (I'm Chninese hehe) Thank you for this video Wendy
Not Chinese but also love learning about history and clothing.
Is there a part 2 to this? I'd love to see your finished garment 🤟🇨🇦
This is crazy I've never been this early to one of your videos, I'm so happy 😊
The skirt looks like that one that Christian Dior copied recently (I just watched a video about the Dior controversy the other day), but it seems to be one panel of fabric instead of two that overlap on each side. Is it related?
The big similarity is all those symmetrical pleats. They look at once beautifully simple as a design element and painstaking to make. Your work is lovely so far.
I think she wanted to make a Mamianskirt (the design Dior copied) but not making it with a split front because it is for a toddler...
The colors are so beautiful against her skin, stunning.
Beautiful, I truly appreciate you taking the time to do this project right
A two-parter is very exciting! It doesn't make your video any less satisfying, just builds anticipation. :)
i’m sure other people have said this before but you are 100% my comfort youtuber. happy to see your video in my subscription box!
It looks great so far , you have nothing to worry about
If how it is sitting worries you, I think it’s just the fabric
Todays versions of Chinese silk is very different to historic fabric
Watching this video with my mom after I got 3 cheongsam from my grandma eariler today (they were from the 50's!! I feel like a walking time capsule when i put them on haha) I love that you're going for the hanfu styles they're so gorgeous, a project like this definitely needs time and love, can't wait for part 2!
Hi Wendy! I love this video. As an Chinese adoptée I am not so much in touch with my heritage and I am very much into sewing. So I find this video pointing out this pattern making book, regardless of the end, super interesting and educational ❤️. I'm going to get the book (and a lutterloh kit) soon! 😊
So I have studied Chinese for 11 years of my life now. To let you know that is currently half my life. And I have participated in a few Chinese events in which my friends have told me to wear a qipao. I don't have a place near me that I can buy a qipao from. I was going to buy one when I was in China but my goodness we did not have time. But if you be involved in the community there will come a time for the qipao. I'll get one someday. For now I have set to hanfu as I can not make fitted clothing. hanfu on the other hand is not fitted but fits to you. So I went on a very long journey to find patterns on the Chinese web to sew hanfu. I have completed the skirt. A very fancy waistband loop thingy situation which I am quite proud of. The waistband loop was not historical but it's just more convenient and put into modern hanfu. Now I just have to make an inner shirt and the robe. I can do it!
I love the pajama shirt, certainly would wear it. Oh, Wendy, they wore layer over layer. No central heating back then. Your dress will look different because of that. And manpower was plenty, out there a dress could take over a year, woven in form. Only rich people had more dresses. Sometimes only made for position and rank. So a silk or cotton underwear part, trousers and top with sleeves, same material for socks. Over that one layer of soft fabric totally covering all including sleeves upon the feet. In winter extra warm silk or linen covering. Over that, a brocade top with sleeves usually only covers the front top, back to feet. The more decorum, the more layers. Over that was another heavy woven brocade that was like a coat, long sleeves even covering hands and men could wear it open, females closed. Work people like farmers even wore thick quilted clothing. Depending on the money out of linen, cotton, or hemp. The way all closed gave either mourning or daily use. You stood straight up because of all the layers, it was way more covering. The neckline was the sexiest part of a female dress, the male had shoulder padding and belts in the waist, small was sexy too. Such a difference in the timeline for sure eh?
Art takes time, especially in these times
I actually really like multipart videos/projects. It's super satisfying to see from beginning to end regardless of how long it takes. Also, historical sewing is one of my absolute fave things to watch!
Great to start with the mini version, to practice and tackle the small size first! Even if it's not fully finished, it looks well crafted and lovely! Also, your glasses coordinate perfectly!
Loved this one, Wendy! I loved learning about the traditional styles, and I look forward to seeing the finished pieces. The fabrics and colors are divine!
I love how you did your haul. Great!
love the skirt so much, you can totally wear it with some other blouses as well, also seeing your jacquard fabric reminded me that i have this fabric with me for decades, it was gifted to my mom/aunt? idk, but it is really pretty, jewel toned green, the only reason i haven't got it stitched yet, we have summer season 11 months of the year and it gets really hot and humid here, i really hope i will be able to get it stitched this time because i love it so much!!!
I honestly don't watch for the satisfying finished garment, nor the sewing instructions, (nor the very helpful thrifting by favoriting suggestions). I simply watch to hear your calming voice and watch you use a sewing machine carefully and share your team and family in a very wholesome way. There's a teacher saying - the students will forget what you said and what they did, but they'll never forget how you made them feel. Wendy, you make your viewers feel like old friends and that's why I watch your content. Hugs.🤗 I hope the garment is everything you are hoping for.
"Idk how people back then did things by hand" Yep...I wonder that myself sometimes as I'm handsewing my ming-dynasty styled skirt (that I already failed by buying a non-ironable fabric so I'm just doing another gathered style skirt fabric).
I just love the fabric choices, it sit with every project because my brain needs time to down load what I’ve done. No problem to wait, love your videos.
Please don't feel you need to rush projects! Lots of people to a two part vídeo or a series of videos around one topic. I'm definitely here for it. Love your work!!
Two videos just mean twice as much for us! If a project is calling for more, give it more 🥰It is looking fab so far!
I loved this video so much! I'm ethinically Han Chinese but culturally, completely separated from my roots. I adored this, you've taught me so much :)
I think what you said about the pyjama shirt is so spot on! I tried this pyjama shirt trend I was like nope, it's like going out in sleepwear. What you said about the trim colour and the print really helped make it less casual and made it seem wearable! Might actually try looking for one now and give it another go! It's really the little details that makes a look indeed.
Thank you so much for sharing your culture with your viewers. As an Australian, we have had a very shamefully limited education about other cultures and I found this all really fascinating and informative! :) and as to making a two-parter: don’t apologise. I can’t even imagine the effort that goes into not only making the garments but then also editing all of the footage afterwards. We all know that the finished product will be worth the wait! And hey, if it really doesn’t turn out (which I doubt) then it was fun to come along for the ride.
Thanks for show me tha book!
Now I'm buying!
Excited for part 2 and understand that you need time to finish it...
Hi Ms WithWendy!
I'm back for the third video, and I really liked it! It was a lot different than the other two, and it gave me a lot more information about you and the process. So happy to have stumbled upon your channel. Keep up the great work :)
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听到了中文！关注你很久了，突然知道你是华人，有种亲切感。这几年国内也是汉服热，出门总是会看到穿汉服的小姐姐，我也试过两套，但是买的成品好像不是很合适，也许什么时候我也会尝试自己做一套。（我水平太业余了，可能做不好。）
I must say, it is beautiful so far! And I don't mind at all that some projects take more than one video!
Thank you for reminding us to slow down sometimes. My favorite movie is the Emperor and the Assassin and I have watched it at least 8 times because of the costumes and decor. Beautiful. I sure hope it is historically correct!
Omg very VERY glad to see that someone else "feeds" their iron with their own water bottle
Obsessed with these colors on you, especially with your glasses! And I LOVED the peek of fashion history. More of that please!
You are an amazing seamstress! You just don't give yourself enough credit. It is nice that you show us this part too so we don't feel like such failures when attempting stuff at home. Your glasses match the outfit so well and the colour looks amazing on you!
No worries that it takes a bit longer! Even if it turns out to be a whole lot longer, Italian your project and you should be happy with how it looks!!
I just learned the alternate spelling of pajama is pyjama, because of you! You learn something new every day…
Love your outfit and your robe. Thanks for sharing this sweetie.
Keep on trucking!! I love watching your process
i'm currently making a seljuk costume and the jacket/coat thing is pretty similar (which makes sense with the strong central asian/ turkic influence) except yours is soooo pretty! I didn't want to make a silk coat bc of money reasons so i found a cotton fabric block printed with a pattern ~close enough to the brocades of the times, but I have to say, this video has convinced me that if I ever make another one, I'm also choosing satin 💗
i’m sure the ancestors are very very proud even with the progress you’ve made so far !
you always keep it real wendy, much love. you're very amazing and inspirational
Yay top 94 comments. Love this content. Best to you and your family. Happy sewing. Happy Saturday.
That deep orange is so incredibly beautiful 😍🧡
Been there before. Don’t give up, take your time and it’ll turn out great.
So much fabric... Which was handwoven of yarn that didn't come from a machine either. (I don't know what silk requires before weaving. )
I can't find the second part of this project. Is there any ? I really love that kind of project and I was curious to see the end result.
Thank you for sharing your knowledge and your talent!!
Its lovely - and matches your glasses perfectly!
I can't wait to see the full thing. Definitely take your time! It's worth it
sometimes you just have to take a step back from big sewing projects because you just get lost in the sauce sometimes. I tend to do that and if I keep going I get very discouraged and my project just doesnt turn out the way I want. Thank you for having honest content!!!
I'm in love with the colors you've chosen for this project and love seeing you exploring your cultural fashion. Also...please could you please share where you got those gorgeous double circle earrings? 🥺🧡
Omg I’m absolutely loving this project! Could you also make one with more resources on traditional Chinese clothes?
I’ve recently discovered your channel, and I find your content so inspiring! This video reminds me of Elizabeth Lim’s fantasy YA duology, Spin the Dawn and Unravel the Dusk, which is an Asian myth-inspired story about a girl who becomes the royal tailor and ends up doing sewing magic.
wooow is so cool hearing you speak your mother language✨! and is so interesting to know facts about traditional clothing of countries🧐.
Beautiful fabric!
I can’t wait to see it , its looks beautiful so far 🌸🌸🌸
Thank you! It’s been 3 years since I’ve touched my machine. I went through so much and i feel like i am a bad sewist and feel so discouraged and uncreative. I really wanna go back to sewing but i just can’t get myself to do 😞
I can't believe Marla is already coming up on one! It only feels like a couple of months since she was born
i love it! i hope you have a wedding soon for you and marla to wear this matching outfits. i love love love them!
I feel so touching to see this video now because of the fact that Dior copied Mamian (马面) in their design recently. Very a few people out of China know much about Chinese traditional clothes except Qipao.
It’s going to be be stunning when you complete it!
It is looking so beautiful! I'm excited for part 2!
yay! I was looking forward to a new video from you!
Art takes the time the creator needs to complete the art. I tried to sound like an ancient one supplying wisdom. I have the ancient one (aka me) covered, not sure about the wisdom. Love this channel. I will be here for the next video, only expecting beautiful materials, calm explanations and the art of sewing.❤️
Good luck with this project. The skirt looks beautiful the way it drapes and flows when you wear it. I can relate to a project not coming together as one would hope. My technique is decent but I always struggle with colours, patterns and weight of fabrics. Thanks for being honest.
Loved this video, and loved hearing a bit of Chinese fashion history! :)
I love how the reality of a project is shown. A bit tired of videos of dyi that don't look for a product well made, but for a video.
I love seeing the real Wendy. The garments are beautiful.
The title!!!! 😭 I had to like before watching.
I'll stay tuned, see ya next time
Keep the Opening Ceremony piece as a dress. Add a black ruffle to the bottom to lengthen it!
The big finish line moment will be there and it will be soo worth it!.. are you going to line the top garment?..