I Upcycled My Grandma's Vintage Cheongsam
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- čas přidán 28. 02. 2024
- My grandma owned this cheongsam in her 20s (she's ninety now!). It's obviously way too small on me so with fabric from a thrifted curtain, I turned it into this matching two piece set!
Screaming at the final result, this is SO CUTE!! Such a great way to give an old piece of clothing new life!
Oh yeah....... ruining a shirt that was worth 50 dollars and in a few years would have worth more. Is so cute. Especially when you make it look like the millions of cheap 💩 that fast fashion puts out every year just to be thrown away and sent to another country to pollute their poor people's home.
Yup so cute 🙄
@jessicapearson9479 maybe it's not about money....and it's about turning something given to her into something she can actually wear. That cheongsam was TINY on her, and she wanted to make something that could actually fit her. Also, it's hers. You don't really have a say in what someone does with their own clothes. Plus, it's not like that was the only cheongsam in existence. Come on, now.
I'd also like to add that fast fashion is based on higher quality items. And the exploitation used to make fast fashion has nothing to do with a lady hand-sewing something.
Wow, the quality of the fabric is superb for surviving all those years!
More like thriving
Yeah! She just ruined a 50 dollar shirt that would have kept going up in value. All for turning it into crappy fast fashion garbage!!
@@jessicapearson9479 the only garbage here is your negativity and opinion. She's very creative and did justice to the shirt. And how tf is it fast fashion? 💀 She literally thrifted it into something she'll actually wear. Better than throwing it in the closet and having it eventually go to waste.
@@jessicapearson9479all you care about is money right? "It will keep going up in price", it's better the dress gets used in some other way than just sit in the closet and rot to "preserve its original design". You even saw that it doesn't fit her! Then what can she do with it???
Take your crap somewhere else.
@@jessicapearson9479it literally can’t be fast fashion if you’re making it yourself. And that outfit, while unique, it’s very much something that can be worn for many decades.
Goodness - her grandma must have been super tiny if that dress was too small for this talented young lady. The outfit looks great!
@@sofijones5048 war..
@@sofijones5048 Actually it's a lack of food in general. Her grandma is likely from super old communist China - ya know, time when many people there starved to death under Mao? Read a history book. Asian people are actually getting taller now cuz nutrition is getting better. This girl is not fat or overweight. Just shut up if that's what you're hinting at.
@@sofijones5048 Genetics, possibly malnutrition as a child.
Well, China’s beauty standard is VERY skinny, underweight, 90s ‘heroin chic’ kind of skinny. So her grandmother would’ve been pressured to keep herself thinner even if she wasn’t malnourished or anything. A lot of Westerners find themselves having to buy large in China even If they’re normally like a small or medium in the US.
@@Sarawarawara- that's a lot of assumption about someone you don't even know. People can be naturally thin because of genetics and struggle to gain weight. It doesn't have to be malnutrition or beauty standards. Different people have different bodies and I hope y'all learn that not everything is about beauty standards.
Beautiful…. You are a very clever seamstress.
Your Grandma should approve!
I certainly do!
First I thought, No! How could you cut up your nanna's dress!"😩
But the result is gorgeous and soooo stylish! You should show her reaction to it😊
I absolutely love yhe pop of color the pockets have! This outfit is s really nice way to honor the original garment's vibe while also making it wesrable again. Perfect flip!
The final result looks awesome! I’m currently in the process of zero-waste up-cycling my women’s Yukata and kimono into equivalent men’s garments. I remember crying over this when I realised I was trans and wondering what to do, so now I’m overjoyed that I can keep wearing these reminders of the only safe part of my childhood with extended family in Japan. The ones that can’t be altered, I’ll most likely still wear in my own way as gender-fluid fashion because I still love them so much!
You know as long as you are comfortable in them. That's the only thing that matters. Hugs ❤❤
That’s such a lovely idea, idk if you have a channel but I’d love to see the results! I have some beautiful shalwar kameez that I wore a lot when I was younger, and I’d love to alter them to be more gender affirming now. Being cunty is gender neutral to me though haha
Beautiful work! The pop of color in the pocket is adorable!
I also thought that was inspired. Really ties the outfit together.
I almost started crying when I realized you were going to cut it but I very quickly was so impressed with your skill and eye for designing this outfit. It came out so beautifully! Thanks for sharing 🖤
That pocket was so clever
That turned out so cute! And you look amazing in it. It’s got this elegant streetwear aesthetic almost.
ADORABLE! Grandma will be proud! ♥️
I like the back zip idea.... it gives nice snatched shape in the back
Really cute! Great sewing skills and being able to readjust the pattern to your needs amazing! Grandma will be thrilled.
This is an amazing homage to your grandma and your heritage! ❤❤❤
Grandma was TEENY! 😊
The final result is stunning! Such a beautiful way to honor your grandma.
So cute! Your Grandmama must be so proud of her granddaughter’s sewing skills & thriftiness too, great job!
This is so beautifully done! It really honors the original while being completely different. Excellent work 🙏🏻❤️
What a beautiful way to make this special heirloom garment into something you can continue to wear! 🥰🥰 You are SO talented!
Creo que es un homenaje a ese vestido de tu abuela.
Además guarda la esencia de los años 50's con ese precioso pantalón.
Precioso patrón .
Es la primera vez que te veo.
Felicidades!
Knowing how to sew is such a superpower
A little obsessed with those pocketsss 👏👏👏
The pants are curtains too?!!!! Genius!!
What you did is really cute but I wish you could have kept more of the original, it was awesome!
I thought i was gonna get mad, but i love it!!
I like the little bit of red on the pants, very nice work 😊😊😊
This is an AMAZING upcycle! I was scared for that vintage Cheongsam but you did her justice!!
This is sooo cute ❤ Bravo 🎉
I wish we could've see her reaction! This is honestly so gorgeous! Looks lightweight as well, so it don't doubt it's breathable and not heavy on the skin.
Me: backing up the video to confirm that I did, in fact, see a tatted up retro queen slaying that simplicity pattern 😂❤
Grandma was a peanut and I’m obsessed with this entire outfit
I love seeing Cheongsam ❤️😭 My mom used to buy those for me when I was little, and they're so seamlessly beautiful ❤️
That's super cool....you look so beautiful ❣️
omg your sewing is so neat and professional looking! great job
One of the BEST upcycles
Not sure everyone could pull that off- but you look stunning in your creation!!
Beautiful and stylish! 🌸
Great for continuing memories and the environment! 🌸
i love the pocket detail!! such a good way to tie the pieces together
I love it so much!! The ties on the top are PERFECT. Your grandma was tiny
I would cry from happiness if I were your grandma! 🥹 You are so talented! ❤
Beautiful! You are a great artist 👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼
I love that you're honoring your culture, your grandma, and yourself all together in one set!! Gives a new meaning to family heirloom and I'm so here for it!! I'd love to find a way to do this with a family hanbok 🫶🏻
The style, colors and silloete are all top notch and right on trend for 2024
Aww ❤sweet and sentimental. How smart you are lady. I should look at doing something like this for my relatives. If they have some thing I could ups cycle with respect like this. In the front by the time you turn 45 and he may want a little different.
I always look for cheongsams at thrift stores because finding one that isn’t xxxs is like a unicorn XD
Omg, that is soooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooo cute! Your g-ma must be so proud and flattered!😊
That turned out adorable .
Loved the original dress, but your flip is really cute.
Awww, it’s adorable on you. I love it.
Cute! Very nice update.
Gorgeous way to preserve the garment ❤️
Really cute, polished result. Well done.
Really beautiful work! And adorable results!
Ok runway,you are so talented,love it.I can’t even so a button.
It’s so cute!!! I love the peekaboo pockets!
Wow! You did a great job. I like how creative you were with this. The outfit turned out beautifully.
My fav so far! So cute!
This is a stunning recreation/upcycle 💯🪭🪭
I love the pocket detail and the tie up back is genius. You kept the theme but modernized it and made it your own❤ just amazing !
That's so creative and gorgeous! So glad you were able to use your grandmother's clothes.
That's really cute. You should make a little something for your grandma if you have enough scrap material!
The top is just so lovely 😭🤌✨️
You are a design genius. I'm going to start sewing again because of you!
You are very talented dear young lady
Brilliant! Grandmas going to be so happy!!!❤️❤️❤️
Love this!!! The collar, the bow closures, the pockets and the pants are all perfect ❤
She’s going to love it! She’ll be so proud you’re sharing something from her.
I’m obsess with this!!!!
i love the tie in the back because even if you change it will always fit.
Wow! Beautiful work!
It’s so cute! Fantastic job :)
It came out super cute and it's for the culture...❤
Gorgeous finish!
This is amazing! Just beautiful!
It’s indeed giving to the highest degree
I want this set so bad...so 😍!!!
Wow!!! That is insanely cool how you made that from something your grandma wore when she was young because it didn’t fit you! It looks so cute on you ❤❤ I want to try something like this now
Great job … sooo cute! 👍🏻👏🏻
This is so good and I’m sure it grammaw is very proud
So cute. Great job.
Beautiful! I really enjoy your ideas for thrifty flips, upcycle is the best!
Looks fantastic!
❤️💜💚
Both outfits are so cute!
This looks beautiful.
So cute and impressive.
Wow! Beautiful remake/design! And fits you like a glove!
😌♥️✨🇨🇦
Love it; you did an amazing job!
Looks fabulous. ❤
That is AMAZING! So cute!!!
So cute! Great job!
That is FANTASTIC!!! ❤
Grandmas be having 5 kids and a body like a model. My other grandma 8. We soft as hell😂
That's beautiful!!! I wish I knew how to sew, I really wanna make my own clothes!
Gorgeous!
So beautiful and amazing 🙌
So cute! And with so much love behind the project, as well
The result is amazing!
so beautiful! you’re very skilled :)
This came out so cute!! I love the curve of the hem and ties on the shirt ❤
So in love with this flip. ❤