How to Sew A Hmong Shirt
Posted on 10 November 2011
And FINALLY the wait is finally here!!!! After a few uploading tries I was finally able to get youtube to upload this HUGE file! I use a JVC HD camcorder to recorder this tutorial and with that being said, the file is super huge. Next time I am going to compress it before uploading so uploading time would be shorter and less problem!
DISCLAIMER…. The way I made this shirt may not/is not the same way your mothers, grandmothers, aunties and etc makes theirs. I made it the way simple way.
As a beginner I recommend hand sewing but if you are good with a sewing machine, be my guest. no real pattern is needed except knowing your own measurement. To measure yourself, pull the folded/crease from one shoulder to another and just have about 1.5 inches extra on each side so to say about 3 inches extra total…
If you have any questions just ask! I will do my best to answer… I am still new at sewing my own Hmong shirt so it may not be the best!
Credit:: Music in the video is by The Sounders…. BTW… I just used the extra fabric I have left from making my curtain to make the shirt. 
The Shay tutorial will be posted shortly when I get it edited and upload!
The Hat tutorial is completed, just need to be edit and upload!
GOOD LUCK!!!!!
10 responses to How to Sew A Hmong Shirt
YOU ARE THE BEST! THANK YOU!!!! I will have to find some time and attempt to duplicate your tutorial.
May, Thank you and your welcome! Good luck, it’s very simple and easy! I have the hate tutorial, coming soon, editing is completed, just need to set the subtitles.
Thanks for the tutorial, it’s so neat to see how it is done and the video came out real good.
Nye, Thanks! it was a bit dark, but overall I had fun making the outfit, best of all it was better looking than first one I made (the pink and black one)
Awesome tutorial…I wished it was not black or if it was black maybe white background because it’s so hard to see black fabric.
Mai Sai, Thanks. It was purple… Sorry I don’t have much light in my room considering I have a dark room due to the black walls. I figure a better way of setting up these tutorials for next time’s sake… More lighting for the next tutorial.
I forgot this is one of my favorite posts from you. I must bookmark it now!! Maybe someday I will have time to make my own shirt too. I was wondering if you sew all your clothes by hand or do you use sewing machine too? I just notice that the fabric is very fine so I worry about it being ruined on a machine. Thanks in advance
Aneko, I find that I personally have more control with my fabric when I hand sew, it’s because I am not all that great with a sewing machine, which ever works best for you!
This is a great tutorial. Can you upload how to make the hat? Thanks.
Amy, the only hat I know how to make, I shot the tutorial and then my computer crashed and lost the files. Since New Year is coming up, I’ll see if I can make another one.