minyeokkoch asked:

I’m thinking of trying to make my own ruqun. Specifically the qixiong ruqun, since I love the style and it seems easiest to make. Do you have any guides or tips for making them?

Hi, thanks for the question!

Here are 3 helpful English-language guides I found for making the qixiong ruqun (chest-high ruqun):

1. Leah’s Scribal Box - Very detailed guides on constructing chest-high ruqun, hezi, banbi (half-sleeve jacket), and daxiushan (large-sleeve robe). Contains many helpful historical notes.

2. Dressed Up Dreams - Documents the creation of chest-high ruqun, hezi, and daxiushan. Lots of research & notes as well.

3. Fuwafuwanwan - This guide details the process of making the pibo (long scarf accessory), in addition to the chest-high ruqun.

Hope this helps, and good luck! :D (Photo Via)