🎀 **2024 New QiPao Collection is Here!** 🎀

From classic cheongsam to modern twists – find your perfect fit at **Dragon Seed**!

定制旗袍的价格差异主要源于两大核心要素：

1. **材料成本**
我们提供从真丝缎、香云纱等传统天然面料，到进口蕾丝、立体刺绣等现代工艺材质的全系选择。不同织物的原料等级、产地（如苏州缂丝、法国斜纹绸）及特殊处理工艺（手工染整、24K金线刺绣）将直接影响最终成本。

2. **手工复杂度**
每件旗袍的工时成本取决于：
- 剪裁方式（平面剪裁 vs. 立体归拔）
- 装饰工艺（手推绣、盘金绣、镂空雕花等非遗技法）
- 细节处理（如一字扣需单独计算工时，每对需2-8小时不等）

我们建议您在初步咨询后，设计师将根据您的需求提供3档细分报价方案，确保工艺投入与预算精准匹配。"

*Custom Qipao Pricing – A Guide to Craftsmanship & Materials**

The pricing of a bespoke qipao is determined by two fundamental factors:

1. **Material Selection**
We offer an exclusive range of fabrics, from traditional silk satin and gambiered Guangdong gauze to contemporary lace and embroidered textiles. The cost varies significantly based on:
- **Fiber quality & origin** (e.g., Suzhou kesi silk, French twill)
- **Artisan techniques** (hand-dyeing, 24K gold-thread embroidery)
- **Rarity** (limited-edition brocades, heirloom-grade linings)

2. **Artisan Labor Intensity**
Each qipao’s craftsmanship cost reflects:
- **Construction method** (flat-pattern vs. 3D draping)
- **Embellishment complexity** (hand-pushed embroidery, gold-cord stitching, openwork carving)
- **Detail finishing** (e.g., handmade knotted buttons require 2–8 hours per set)

Upon consultation, our designer will provide three tailored pricing tiers with transparent breakdowns, ensuring alignment with your vision and investment expectations.

📍 **735 Clay St, SF** | 📞 **415-265-8189**
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8818 Custom made Qipao Cheongsam for 2022 QiPao Queen Angela Yu-Dragonseed龍子行

Name: 8818 Custom made Qipao Cheongsam for 2022 QiPao Queen Angela Yu-Dragonseed龍子行
SKU: 8818

SKU: 8818

$960.00

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The measurements in the size chart are based on clothes. Not your body measurements. So you will choose a size a little Larger (about 0.5-1") than your body size.
If any part of your body especially the busts or hips at the upper end of the size range then please choose the next larger size range.
If your measurements happen to be between two sizes, please choose the next bigger one.

Size	Bust	Waist	Hips	Dress Length
XS(inches)	31.50	24.80	32.28	55.12
XS(cm)	80.00	63.00	82.00	140.00
S(inches)	32.68	25.98	33.86	55.12
S(cm)	83.00	66.00	86.00	140.00
M(inches)	33.86	27.56	35.43	55.12
M(cm)	86.00	70.00	90.00	140.00
L(inches)	35.43	28.74	37.01	55.12
L(cm)	90.00	73.00	94.00	140.00
XL(inches)	36.61	29.92	37.80	55.12
XL(cm)	93.00	76.00	96.00	140.00
XXL(inches)	37.80	31.50	38.58	55.12
XXL(cm)	96.00	80.00	98.00	140.00

https://www.dragonseed1978.com/measuringguide

Notice：

Please measure yourself and compare with our size chart under each item to find the right size for you.

Please measure 2-3 times to be sure and record in centimeters.

We strongly recommend that you have your measurements taken by a professional tailor.

For custom orders, please wear the bra and shoes you plan to wear the Qipao with to ensure accurate measurements. Please provide body measurements and we will add more space accordingly.

Please provide your basic information to us:

Your height (cm), height of your shoes height (cm), your weight (kg).

1. Bust

Wrap the measuring tape around the fullest part of your bust and center the tape on your back so it's leveled all the way around. Wear a bra while measuring if you plan on wearing one with the dress!

2. Waist

Measure around the natural waistline. ( Find the natural crease by bending to one side).

Note: Please measure around your lower abdomen as well if needed.

3. Hips/Butt

Feet together, measure fullest part around the bum.

4. Qipao length ( Shoulder to Hem )

Stand upright and measure from the midpoint of your shoulder straight down over the fullest part of bust measure to where you’d like the hem to end.

If your Qipao is floor length or fishtail please make sure measure from the midpoint of your shoulder straight down over the fullest part of bust down to your sole, and let us know your shoe height.

5. Shoulder width

If you lift up your arms, where your shoulder joint indents are where the measurement should start. You can also wear a fitted t-shirt and measure from one shoulder seam to the other.

6.Shoulder to Apex

Measure from the midpoint of your shoulder down to the middle of your bust.

7.Apex to Apex

Measure the distance between the two apex points with measuring tape parallel to the floor.

8. Shoulder to Waist

Measure from where the neck meets the shoulder, over the fullest part of the bust, to where the narrowest part of the waist sits.

9. Back ( Back Armpit to Armpit )

Measure the distance between your two armpits on your back.

10. Armhole

Measure from the top outside edge of the shoulder down around armpit (360 degrees).

11. Bicep

Measure 360 degrees around the widest part of your biceps. Keep your arm relaxed.

12.Neck

Measure 360 degrees around the base of your neck where a choker necklace would sit, with a finger added inside the tape for comfort.
Please pay close attention to the chart below each Qipao as different designs and different fabrics come in different sizes. The standard size in China is different from other countries, it is smaller.

Please email us if you need assistance with sizing and we'll be more than happy to help!

If you need more help in choosing your size, please read: Size Guide

If you need tailoring service, please order: Tailor service

If you need a custom Qipao, please check out our Customize collection.
Here are Some tips for taking care of your beautiful Qipao dresses.

For Regular Qipao dresses :
If you don’t have time to hand-wash your regular suede fabric, composite lace, velvet, satin, or artificial tea silk Qipao dresses, then please place the regular Qipao into a thick mesh bag ( wash bag) before putting it in a washer. Please make sure the water is tap cold/cold then chose light wash. Finally, please air dry it.

For mulberry silk Qipao dresses :
1)  Mulberry silk can’t be washed with soap, washing powder, liquid detergent. Silk will fade when it encounters alkaline chemicals. Avoid soaking. Never use a hard brush or vigorously rub. It is recommended to use shower gel and cold water to hand-wash, and rub gently. It is recommended to air dry.

2) It is okay to dry-clean mulberry silk qipao too.

For Cotton or Linen Qipao dresses / Tang suits:
1)  If you don’t have time to hand-wash your cotton and linen Qipao or Tang suits, please place them into thick mesh bags ( wash bags ) before putting it in a washer. It is highly recommended to use tap cold/cold water to wash cotton and linen material items. Avoid prolonged soaking. Never use a hard brush or vigorously rub. Use bleach-free detergent to avoid fading. It is recommended to air dry.
2) It is okay to dry-clean cotton and linen qipao too.

Finally, please make sure to divide the qipao into deep and light colors and wash it separately.
Dragon Seed Overview

Established: 1978
Founding Designers: Thomas Kee Yum Tam and Henrietta Tam
   •   Address: 735 Clay St, San Francisco, CA 94108
   •   Mobile: 415-307-4361
   •   Email: dragonseed1978@gmail.com

Dragon Seed, located in San Francisco’s Chinatown, is a classic brand specializing in qipao customization. Since its establishment in 1978, Dragon Seed has been dedicated to preserving the cultural heritage of traditional Chinese garments, renowned for its high-quality craftsmanship and innovative designs.

Dragon Seed has designed qipao for the “Miss Chinatown Qipao Pageant” on multiple occasions, making it an iconic brand representing qipao culture in San Francisco’s Chinatown. Each piece is made with premium fabrics, intricate embroidery, traditional pankou buttons, and unique tailoring, perfectly showcasing the elegance and charm of East Asian women.