Chapter 53 Intangible Heritage Technology, Unparalleled Craftsmanship
This sewing shop is also interesting. It actually uses "Bai Nian" as its store name.
The store is located next to a department store.
I don’t know whether it is a real hundred years or a fake one.
At the front desk of the sewing shop, there is a workbench and a row of mannequins, on which are worn some of the most popular women's clothing.
There were an old man and a young boy in the store, one was the boss and the other was a waiter.
In addition, there is a young woman wearing a red cheongsam.
The young woman had her hair permed, put on foundation and lipstick, and looked quite fashionable.
Jiang Ning also noticed that she was wearing a pair of lambskin high heels.
That pair of shoes looked like they were custom-made and probably cost around a hundred bucks.
The young woman exuded the aura of a wealthy person from her hair to her toes, and now her beautiful face was filled with anger.
"I spent 500 yuan on this fabric, which I bought from Suzhou. It's made of natural silk with embroidery patterns. There's only one of its kind in the country. It's one-of-a-kind! I asked you to make a cheongsam for me, and it took you a month. And now it's turned out like this?! I think you should stop opening this shop!"
While getting angry, she pulled at the cheongsam she was wearing.
Jiang Ning just took a look.
I saw the problem right away.
The bust of the cheongsam is too small, which makes the chest look smaller.
The waistline is enlarged and looks loose.
The most important thing about cheongsam is that it should be tailored to fit the body curves perfectly.
This will best show a woman's charming demeanor.
But this cheongsam is a complete failure.
The owner and the clerk in the tailor shop immediately nodded and apologized.
"Miss Gu, I'm sorry! It's our fault. Don't be angry. This cheongsam needs to be modified several times. There is no problem with our master's craftsmanship. We just need to adjust the details. We will modify it right now-"
"Who are you trying to fool?! When I was in Shanghai, I made so many cheongsams, and never once did I make such a mistake? It's simply because your craftsmanship is not good enough! Even with this, you still call yourself a century-old tailor shop? I think this signboard can be smashed!"
Jiang Ning heard this.
I could also tell the young woman's identity by listening to it.
It turned out that she was a young lady from a wealthy family in Shanghai. No wonder she liked cheongsam and was so wealthy.
The young woman was still furious and threatened to smash the store.
This time, things really got out of hand.
The boss and his employees begged for mercy again and again.
"Ms. Gu, calm down. It's... our craftsman didn't do it well. We will redo it for you and it won't charge you any money."
"Haha, do you think I care about money? Didn't you hear me clearly just now? There is only one piece of this silk cloth in the whole country. You can't pay for it even if you have money!"
As the situation became more and more serious, more and more people gathered around to watch.
Just at this moment.
Jiang Ning stood out from the crowd and walked into the tailor shop.
She said to the tense crowd.
"I know a little bit about tailoring. Why don't you let me try? I can make alterations right now."
As soon as these words came out.
The young woman, the owner and the clerk of the tailor shop all turned their heads at the same time.
The moment their eyes fell on Jiang Ning, there was a flash of surprise in their eyes.
A young man, full of childishness and carrying a rough big basket on his back, actually dared to say such words.
"Just you...?"
The shop owner spoke first, and his expression clearly showed that he looked down on Jiang Ning.
Jiang Ning did not back down at all. Instead, he continued speaking in the face of everyone's questioning gazes.
"This cheongsam must have been ruined by the craftsmanship of this old master. Since it's already ruined, why not let me give it a try? I have confidence in my craftsmanship and believe I can revive it and not waste such good silk fabric."
As Jiang Ning spoke, her delicate and fair face radiated an incomparable glow.
Especially her eyes, confident and determined.
After all, she had spent three years following a master craftsman who made cheongsams.
Learned a non-legacy craft.
It's time to let people see what she is capable of.
The shop owner still refused to agree.
He had the consideration of a businessman. If Jiang Ning could not save the cheongsam and could not change the current situation, it would be a lose-lose situation for both of them.
If Jiang Ning saved the cheongsam, it would mean that the craftsmanship of the master tailor in their tailor shop was not good enough, and it would completely ruin the reputation of the shop.
You're losing everywhere, and everything you do is wrong.
Why should he do this?
but.
The young woman who had been looking at Jiang Ning with a frown on her face was shocked by the calm confidence in Jiang Ning's eyes.
Even now, she couldn't tell from Jiang Ning that she had any skills.
But he couldn't help but be attracted to Jiang Ning and wanted to believe what she said.
"I'll give you this chance."
The young woman nodded in agreement.
Jiang Ning's eyes sparkled and he smiled, "Miss Gu, I will definitely not let you down."
"Gu Qingwan, my name."
Gu Qingwan was as direct and clear as when she was angry, and she gave the name clearly.
Then she walked to the dressing room of the sewing shop and changed out of her red cheongsam.
While Gu Qingwan was changing clothes.
The first thing Jiang Ning did was to wash his hands.
When touching silk fabrics, keep your hands clean and carefully check your palms for any barbs or anything that may scratch the silk.
If you accidentally get it snagged, it would be a waste of a good thing.
And then.
Jiang Ning borrowed a series of small tools including scissors, tape measure, tweezers, needle and thread from the owner of the tailor shop.
With Gu Qingwan's words.
The owner of the tailor shop did not dare to refuse and prepared everything for Jiang Ning.
After Jiang Ning got the cheongsam, she measured Gu Qingwan's size with a tape measure, recorded it carefully, and started working immediately.
Remove the hemming strips, adjust the waistline, and cut off the excess fabric...
A series of actions.
Jiang Ning did it smoothly without any pause.
It was as if she had calculated it countless times in her mind, which made it so smooth and natural when she took action.
During this period.
The flow of people outside the store and the voices inside the store could not affect Jiang Ning.
She was completely immersed in her own world, with only the bright red satin fabric and the needle and thread in her hands in her eyes.
The black hair fell beside her cheek, revealing a bright and gentle face.
Gu Qingwan, who was also a woman, was attracted by Jiang Ning when she saw this scene.
After a while.
The initial trimming adjustments are complete.
Jiang Ning picked up a thin sewing needle, threaded a red embroidery thread, and gently passed the needle and thread through the fabric with her slender white fingers...
Drop the needle, pull the thread, and drop the needle again.
Jiang Ning's movements were very fast, but the stitches were neat and delicate.
When the red thread is tightened, the sewing marks are almost invisible.
So delicate and seamless.
This is absolutely unparalleled craftsmanship.
Finish with the last stitch.
Jiang Ning bit off the thread with his teeth, a beautiful smile appeared on his face, and he said softly, "Okay."
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