Heritage in Stitches: Hand Sewn Qipao Workshop (Raglan Sleeve & Contemporary Mandarin Collar Design) Heritage in Stitches: Hand Sewn Qipao Workshop (Raglan Sleeve & Contemporary Mandarin Collar Design)
Redefining Tradition: Semi-Fitting Qipao Workshop with Raglan Sleeve & Contemporary Mandarin Collar Design. A modern take on a timeless classic. Discover how elegance evolves in this exclusive workshop that blends heritage qipao style with modern comfort and design innovation.
You’ll learn to create a semi-fitted qipao featuring soft raglan sleeves for graceful movement and a contemporary Mandarin collar that gives a relaxed, casual sophistication — perfect for today’s lifestyle.
Course Content
- Innovative Drafting Made Simple – Learn to draft raglan sleeves that flatter every shape while keeping the qipao’s signature contour.
- Modern Collar Construction – Master a refreshed, easy-to-assemble Mandarin collar with a clean, minimalist finish.
- Fine Finishing Details – Sew smooth curved seams, apply bias binding, and create a functional placket closure with confidence.
Course Objective
- This workshop is crafted for modern makers, those who value traditional craftsmanship but love an effortless, wearable silhouette. It’s a journey that celebrates cultural heritage while inviting your own creative touch.
- Whether you’re a beginner ready to grow or an intermediate sewer refining your technique, you’ll gain the confidence to reinterpret qipao fashion into something fresh, personal, and distinctly you.
Course Outcome
- By the end of the session, you’ll complete your own semi-fitted qipao - handmade by you.
Trainer Profile
Melvin is an expert dressmaker with a wealth of experience in both creating bespoke garments and teaching the art of dressmaking. Trained at prestigious fashion institutions both locally and internationally, his skill set spans a variety of styles, and his talent has been recognized with numerous accolades. With his guidance, you’ll master the techniques to craft beautiful, professional garments and gain the skills to make your fashion dreams a reality.
| Course Duration | |
|---|---|
| Course Duration | 24 hours (3 sessions)
8 hours per session |
| Course Dates | 1 (Monday), 7 (Sunday) & 8 (Monday) December 2025 |
| Time | 10am to 6pm |
| Venue | NUSS Mandalay Guild House 2 Mandalay Road Singapore 308206 |
| Registration Closing Date | 15 October 2025 |
| Course Fees per pax (Including GST) | NUSS Member: $523.20
Public: $575.52 |
| Fees payable by Singaporean and PR aged 50 and above (Including GST) | NUSS Member: $139.20
Public: $153.12 |
| Course Materials Package (optional) Click here to view fabric options | 100% Cotton $150 per package includes:
100% Fine Cotton Lawn $250 per package includes: Includes: - 3 m of Cotton material - 1.5 m matching lining - 10cm soft fusible interlining for collar - X 1 set of matching frog button - X 1 spool of matching thread |
| Lunch | Lunch is chargeable for all three sessions. Member: $45.00 Public: $54.00 Lunch, light tea snacks, and unlimited coffee and tea are available. Prices stated are subject to prevailing GST. |
| Material Fee | Participants can either buy themselves or purchase from our trainer and/or supplier; Tracing Paper at $8, Tool Kit at $50 |
| Remarks | *Course dates are subject to change
*A minimum of 12 participants is required for the workshop to commence *This course is eligible for SkillsFuture credits claim (for course fees only) *Please note that there is no refund and no replacement for lesson(s) missed |
