Vietnamese Ao Dai - Sewing Pattern

Description Sewing pattern: This women's set of flowing tunic and wide leg pants is considered the traditional costume of Vietnam.

Easy to sew tunic features front and back waist shaping darts, mandarin collar, front neckline/armhole slit, long tapered sleeves with elbow darts, and long, free-lying front and back panels.

The pants have an easy fit with full legs, a center back zipper and a side waist.

Suggested fabrics: light, draping fabrics such as silk, polyester, or cotton gauze for tunics and/or pants; also embroidered brocade for tunics.

Ao Dai pants are typically white; The robe can be plain white, a solid or patterned color, or the traditional red and gold for a wedding garment.