Behind the Seams: Golden Scissor Cheongsam

SHE MADE YOUR CLOTHES Mdm Li is the founder and master tailor of Golden Scissor Cheongsam, a local boutique specialising in handmade cheongsams. Mdm Li has been making cheongsams for over 40 years, starting at age 13 under her mother’s guidance! 🤯 What started as a made-to-measure business expanded to include ready-made designs in a bid to serve her customers better without sacrificing quality — every Golden Scissor piece is lovingly sewn by hand, taking anywhere from 8 to 30 hours to make! As a believer of #LovedClothesLast, Mdm Li offers alteration services for her cheongsams, ensuring every dress lives its fullest life with her customer. Her #cheongsamroulette series also upcycles excess fabric into modern works of wearable art! This is the final part of a video series called Behind the Seams, spotlighting local makers here in Singapore who practice sustainability and ethics in their own unique ways. Tune into our question time with them, now FREE TO STREAM ON FB! 📽 Nadia Norman (@seaofjelly) and Weilee Yap (@weileeyap)