peiyee 0 Report post Posted November 3, 2008 hehe i'm so excited.... called mrs. gan up already (dropped your name, mabel )... she says labour is RM80-90... i think will meet her up this saturday if my colleagues want to... thanksby the way apart from Kamdar where can i get the material from?? any idea what i should be looking at / type i should go for? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
tjenny 0 Report post Posted November 3, 2008 Hi,peiyee: it is best for you call her before you go there. Tell her what you want and ask her for ideas/suggestions and then she will tell you the measurement that she needs and she will suggest some materials for you. Then you go and buy your materials and come back to her. If I were you, don't buy the materials and present to her as you don't know the measurement. Some designs need more cloths.meiteoh: I went there last thursday and I mention your name! Guess what? She said oh yeah Mabel, I know her with a BIG SMILE I will be making my cheongsam this Thursday. Apart from SS2 Kamdar, where else can I get the cheongsam materials? I heard of Nagoya but where is it?Cheers,Jenny Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
peiyee 0 Report post Posted November 3, 2008 thanks for the tips jenny... i'm going down to isetan to take a look at their cheongsam there to get an idea :D i don't know yet what type of design i like (or will suit me as i'm short and plump well.. fat)... can you please post up the pics of the materials after you've bought it?? thanks :D Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
peiyee 0 Report post Posted November 3, 2008 hehe tot of trying out some cheongsam to see if it agrees with me or not... i think really need to diet to wear cheongsam... only tight fitting ones looks nicehere's some pics Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
beautifulgown 0 Report post Posted November 3, 2008 peiyee,I like the first one and that's the collar for my evening gown but the V neck for my design is very low .. hehehe .. afraid too sexy :P Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
meiteoh 0 Report post Posted November 3, 2008 Nagoya is in KL along Petaling Street, I think. Actually, if you want a more modern look, you can use any other material apart from brocade to make a cheongsam. I recommend Kamdar because it's nearer to Mrs Gan (SS2) and the fabric is not too bad actually. Have been buying cloths from them for years.Peiyee, I don't know for sure if you can buy the material from her because she's just a tailor but you can visit her this time without any materials and ask her what she thinks. She'll have heaps of suggestions and advice for you. Usually, first time you don't bring materials coz length and width depends on the cut and length of the cheongsam. I actually keep her number on my mobile so that if I need to check with you at Kamdar, I just call and ask her how many meters I need to buy. XDHAHAHA, I think she dengar my name until sian liao. XD Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
juvannise 0 Report post Posted November 3, 2008 mabel,sounds like u got a private tailor loh.... and i think sure mrs gan thank u so much for giving her so many business.... hahaha Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
peiyee 0 Report post Posted November 4, 2008 peiyee,I like the first one and that's the collar for my evening gown but the V neck for my design is very low .. hehehe .. afraid too sexy :Paiya.. apa too sexy it's your day!!! hehe post pic post pic pls :Dhrm.. i think i'll buy the first one... and make another one with Mrs Gan kekekeNagoya is in KL along Petaling Street, I think. Actually, if you want a more modern look, you can use any other material apart from brocade to make a cheongsam. I recommend Kamdar because it's nearer to Mrs Gan (SS2) and the fabric is not too bad actually. Have been buying cloths from them for years.Peiyee, I don't know for sure if you can buy the material from her because she's just a tailor but you can visit her this time without any materials and ask her what she thinks. She'll have heaps of suggestions and advice for you. Usually, first time you don't bring materials coz length and width depends on the cut and length of the cheongsam. I actually keep her number on my mobile so that if I need to check with you at Kamdar, I just call and ask her how many meters I need to buy. XDHAHAHA, I think she dengar my name until sian liao. XDthanks!! i think i'll meet her first... then at least she can give some pointers... she did mention she got materials... hrm.... does she do anything else besides qipao?.. this is my first time having something tailored made.. so very excited!! i'm thinking of something that's not too grand... a short one maybe... then can wear out for dinners etc.... would cotton be good? i like those like the show qing shen shen yu meng meng... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Empress 0 Report post Posted November 4, 2008 Jenny,There are 2 Nagoya in Jalan Tuanku Abdul Rahman, same row with Kamdar and the previous Globe Silk Store. They have many materials for CS ranging from chinese brocade to lace to embroidered material. My mum bought her CS material from Nagoya and Kamdar. Hi,peiyee: it is best for you call her before you go there. Tell her what you want and ask her for ideas/suggestions and then she will tell you the measurement that she needs and she will suggest some materials for you. Then you go and buy your materials and come back to her. If I were you, don't buy the materials and present to her as you don't know the measurement. Some designs need more cloths.meiteoh: I went there last thursday and I mention your name! Guess what? She said oh yeah Mabel, I know her with a BIG SMILE I will be making my cheongsam this Thursday. Apart from SS2 Kamdar, where else can I get the cheongsam materials? I heard of Nagoya but where is it?Cheers,Jenny Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
peiyee 0 Report post Posted November 4, 2008 Jenny,There are 2 Nagoya in Jalan Tuanku Abdul Rahman, same row with Kamdar and the previous Globe Silk Store. They have many materials for CS ranging from chinese brocade to lace to embroidered material. My mum bought her CS material from Nagoya and Kamdar.how much should i anticipate to pay for the material? and which have a wider choice? Kamdar or Nagoya? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
beautifulgown 0 Report post Posted November 4, 2008 peiyee,no pic to share yet, because I will only do it next year :) Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ceetee 0 Report post Posted November 5, 2008 BG,can't wait to soo your CS...Peiyee,u can look for more CS design online..... :) Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ceetee 0 Report post Posted November 5, 2008 peiyee,Nagoya china silk is RM12.50/metre, but dunno now got discount or not... when i bought got 15%off, so about RM10/mtr only....Mrs.Gan not only makes qipao, she made my ROM dress, qipao, sis's blouse and trousers, mom's cardigan etc...About fabric, yes, she does buy on behalf... my sis trousers fabric is bought by her, coz she wanna match with her cheongsam blouse.There are a Nagoya at Carrefour Subang Jaya, one at Carrefour Wangsa Maju. There are a Kamdar in SS2, Jalan TAR, Mid Valley etc... Kamdar has got wider varieties of fabric, but not china silk... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
beautifulgown 0 Report post Posted November 5, 2008 CT,be patience :P once I got the pattern I will share it here first :) I think I just don't care la .. go for SEXY! heheehe Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Empress 0 Report post Posted November 5, 2008 Peiyee,Price will depends on the type of material that you choose but generally you'll need 4 metres of material for one full length CS.Both Kamdar and Nagoya also have many choices, you have to check it out personally. If you want to survey for material, Jalan Tuanku Abdul Rahman is the best place in KL to check out since they have one whole street of material shops ranging from cheap to super pricey ie from Kamdar, Nagoya to Euro Moda.Jenny,There are 2 Nagoya in Jalan Tuanku Abdul Rahman, same row with Kamdar and the previous Globe Silk Store. They have many materials for CS ranging from chinese brocade to lace to embroidered material. My mum bought her CS material from Nagoya and Kamdar.how much should i anticipate to pay for the material? and which have a wider choice? Kamdar or Nagoya? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Empress 0 Report post Posted November 5, 2008 CT,Kamdar in Jalan TAR also selling china silk, I have seen it there last week peiyee,Nagoya china silk is RM12.50/metre, but dunno now got discount or not... when i bought got 15%off, so about RM10/mtr only....Mrs.Gan not only makes qipao, she made my ROM dress, qipao, sis's blouse and trousers, mom's cardigan etc...About fabric, yes, she does buy on behalf... my sis trousers fabric is bought by her, coz she wanna match with her cheongsam blouse.There are a Nagoya at Carrefour Subang Jaya, one at Carrefour Wangsa Maju. There are a Kamdar in SS2, Jalan TAR, Mid Valley etc... Kamdar has got wider varieties of fabric, but not china silk... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
beautifulgown 0 Report post Posted November 5, 2008 Ok .. let me share the design.Originally I wanna this design for top, but Angela told me I'm not suitable for this collar as my neck is short.Then she suggested something like this, don't think I will go for that low.So am thinking like this, but not as tight as that :P will it be too xpose?Waist line is V shape then follow by A-line chiffon dress, with 3 meter long tail. :) Sorry ya, I don't have the full design for this. :) Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ceetee 0 Report post Posted November 5, 2008 cheryee,yah, Kamdar does sell china silk, but choices not many, as compared to Nagoya.... btw, not necessary need china silk for CS, can use any material.... ;)BG,wah.... the one GongLi wearing is soooooooo sexy.... i think i'm too 'small' for that... :P You should go for it, at least you got the asset mah.... :)hei, the 1st design is same like mine.... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
juanil 0 Report post Posted November 5, 2008 Ling,I personally think that these two nicer. :P Just my 2 cents ya... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
beautifulgown 0 Report post Posted November 5, 2008 CT,yaya .. the first pic was your design :P and I love it so much but too bad I cannot have it :( short neck ah! :( GongLi one was so sexy!! haahha not sure whether HB will allow to have that design :P I scare it is too expose and to emphasize on that part :P Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
beautifulgown 0 Report post Posted November 5, 2008 juanil,I like the first one too but .. too bad lah, I'm not suitable for the design. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
juanil 0 Report post Posted November 5, 2008 Ling,2nd also nice... sure will look nice on you one.... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
beautifulgown 0 Report post Posted November 5, 2008 juanil,then I need to go on serious dieting and exercising, this part I need HB to cooperate with me, otherwise he will feed me like a penguine again =.="" Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
juanil 0 Report post Posted November 5, 2008 Ling,You are so cute ler... where got people say herself "penguin" one... He loves you so much, that's why wanna take good care of you ma.... No problem one, I'm in the process of dieting too!! We gambatei!!!! ;) Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
beautifulgown 0 Report post Posted November 5, 2008 juanil,hahaha .. he called me penguin before :P yaya .. we gambateh!! :) Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites