Is It Hard to Make a Hanfu Myself?

I only have a semi-automatic sewing machine, but I want to try to make a hanfu. How should I do it? look for fabric and design patterns first, maybe?

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Jill Cox · Determine which hanfu style you want to make, then search for cutting diagrams, then determine the clothes size and other data according to your body data, estimate the required fabric, then make a layout, try to make a good layout, in order to save fabric. Then choose the fabric, cutting, sewing …… Of course, the process will not be so simple and will require your patience to operate.
Toshiko Dupont · If you have a foundation in dressmaking, it will be much easier. Try searching for some instructional videos that will be helpful.
Louise Boone · If you already have a hanfu, you can use it as a reference. It will be much more convenient to be able to find the corresponding flat lay chart.
Kristin · Polyester and chiffon are good materials that you can consider.
Sonia Padilla · Thanks for your guidance!!!! I’ve been looking for fabric stores on the internet, but it seems a bit difficult.😭
JinXuangYing · I would also consider cotton or polyester blend. I found polyester very hard to work with if you are a beginner as it does not press well when you use an iron.
JinXuangYing · +1 And I would add that it is important to get beginner fabric materials at the beginning if you are not familiar with sewing, and if possible purchase cheaper fabric materials. Although the cutting diagrams are very useful, there is a lot of ways to mess up the sewing process when you have 0 experience. As you get more experience, you can then move to harder fabric (e.g. the flowy-type or stretchy type).