So I have the trousers and the jacket but now a top would be nice. Of course it is is a nice day a strapy top could be used which would mimic the wraparound top nicely. However what about the colder days?
There I would a proper top or shirt in my work world wardrobe.
Design
Luckily there is a pattern for this.
https://torguqin.wordpress.com/2010/07/17/ganlings-shuhe-duanda-patterns/
Okay it is not correct for the period but then again I am not going for historical accurately here.
I had to tweak a little around the shoulder area because I learned from the jacket that I have wider shoulders then the patterned allowed.
Ever the hoarder of fabric now, I had some cream polycotton lying around.
Construction
I decided to tackle this in a serious of rectangles and then make the adjustments for the collar and sleeves once the fabric is all sewn in place. This will save time in figuring out how long each piece of fabric has to be.
Now lets attached the front overlap to the main body.
Then the sleeves.
Now to taper the sleeves to the final shape.
Now to sew the sides and sleeves and add a collar and we are done.
Finished
I don't know why I did not take any pictures of it when it is finished but here it is in action with my hanfu suit as I am going to called it.
Conclusion
I know I made the top for winter but it is still a bit too thin for my liking. So this is now a summer top.
It is also on the see through side so I will need to wear a top inside as well. Yeah not quite turning out as planned I have to admit but it was a good exercise and now I know what fabric I need to aim for in the future. Thick cotton!
I do love the long and flowing outline of this outfit.
Will need to make the trousers shorter as they are a bit too long for office wear but are probably the correct length for the style.
Now when will I find the time to wear it??
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