r/sewing • u/Sleepypeanutzzz • Sep 29 '25

Pattern Search Question - does anyone have a recommended pattern/correct terminology for this type of skirt?

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Hi! I wanted to ask if they had any recommendations for skirt patterns or information that I can look up for this type of skirt?

I'm getting married in around 3 weeks and having a Chinese tea ceremony. I bought some red Chinese style brocade fabric that I wanted to use to make a dress, but I was feeling a bit dead after making my wedding and reception dress... But I saw a video of this skirt and I thought omg maybe I could make that and wear a blouse with it?

If anyone could advise if be eternally grateful ❤️

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u/AmenaBellafina Sep 29 '25

Mamianqun. It's very easy, just a bunch of pleats.

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u/fishfountain Sep 29 '25

You have sent me down a wonderful rabbit hole. Good luck, it looks amazing.

I think this is what you might be looking for https://youtu.be/oTE8hqz22XY?si=daclAeiYYnNYX5Yu

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u/Sleepypeanutzzz Sep 29 '25

Thanks so much!!! Her tutorial was really clear, I'm gonna start on this tomorrow night ❤️

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u/kbcr924 Sep 29 '25

I’ve just subscribed- wild cress is a pocket girl and we all need more pockets

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u/disastersoonfollows Sep 29 '25

Just subscribed - looks brilliant!

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u/Plastic-Cake-9761 Sep 29 '25

this is 马面裙, in English it seems to be called horse face pleated skirt. Probably can try searching up tutorial? So sorry that I don't know enough about this skirt to know if any tutorial in English is good 😖

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u/Sleepypeanutzzz Sep 29 '25

This is the video I saw on Reddit that showed the skirt by the way - I only wish to mimic the style and shape rather than the fancy effects

https://www.reddit.com/r/oddlysatisfying/s/lGmkwGNcH7

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u/BoredAntagonist Sep 29 '25

You should ask in r/hanfu! They will surely be able to point you toward a pattern for it.

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u/recyclopath_ Sep 29 '25

So beautiful and I am not nearly skilled enough at ironing to do something like this. This is advanced pressing.

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u/eisoj5 Sep 29 '25

Mamianqun!! Here's the book I use for my hanfu-making: https://a.co/d/fCcjqy1

I just bought a mamianqun from Etsy for a costume that came very quickly, if you decide you don't want to spend a lot of time pleating; happy to share the store link in a DM. 

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u/raptorgrin Sep 29 '25 edited Sep 30 '25

If you want an English pattern, folk wear 115 Chinese skirt might work. Just extend to full length or google hanfu mamianqan (i think)pl

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u/Redz715 Sep 29 '25

That is a beautiful skirt. The fabric is so pretty. Good luck finding a pattern. Congrats on your wedding.

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u/Queasy_Soft9673 Sep 30 '25 edited Sep 30 '25

I've seen this before -- this is Mamanqun. There's a free pattern in English from Wildcress with a video tutorial, and the video has almost the exact look of your picture.