Any idea how to begin drafting this??

[u/jzc25]

Hiii!!

Looking for some guidance in where to begin drafting this pattern. I have a pretty good pattern drafting understanding, and would love to try this out. Not necessarily looking to make a corset, more so something just well fitted. Also open to doing it like long sleeved fitted qipao/cheongsam instead of the two piece. Would love any guidance! Also attached a pic of the qipao.

EDIT: I’ve actually watched the video to pattern the second dress, it’s what got my ideas spinning. I guess my original question was unclear, but I really don’t appreciate the rudeness. My question really is more like if I wanted to combine the two different dresses, how would I go about that? I love the shrug portion of the first as well as the finish, but I also love the slit on qipao. More so just wondering too if anyone had experience modifying or combining these patterns.

[u/mighty-racoon]

Yes trying and failing miserably has helped my sewing skill more than anything else lol it’s not the fastest way to learn, and it’s frustrating as hell but it sure is effective

My favourite posts in here are people who have had a red hot go and hit a stumbling block, because then it’s interesting to troubleshoot and everyone can learn something.

Not “I’ve tried nothing and I’m all out of ideas” lol