How to Sew an Áo Dài | Traditional Vietnamese Dress + Wide Leg Pants Sewing Tutorial & Pattern

Hi guys! In this video, I’ll walk you through how to sew a traditional Vietnamese Áo Dài, including the dress and wide-leg pants. This tutorial is intended for intermediate sewists and assumes some prior sewing experience.

Purchase the Áo Dài Sewing Pattern on Etsy:
https://www.etsy.com/listing/44307549...

The digital pattern includes:
Áo Dài dress pattern
Wide-leg pant pattern

Size range 00–18 (XXS–XXL)

For printing A0 / copy-shop size, I've used Plotted Pattern service down below before (this is not sponsored, I just personally like to use this): https://theplottedpattern.com

TOOLS & SUPPLIES:

Light to medium-weight woven fabrics:
-Fabrics with soft drape work best for movement through the dress; ex: satin, georgette
-Sheer or semi-sheer fabrics may require additional layers for opacity
-Beginner note: slippery/sheer fabrics such as chiffon will be much harder to sew with vs non-slip woven fabrics

Notions & Trims:
(Some links below are Amazon affiliate links meaning using them helps support my work at no extra cost to you)
-Matching thread
-2 hook & eye closures: https://amzn.to/3YSMimg
-Interfacing (light weight - medium weight for collar + waistband): https://amzn.to/4plU1Ep
-2 invisible zippers ( I used a 13" zipper for pants & 25" zipper for the dress): https://amzn.to/3YPfpaa


If you have any questions while sewing, feel free to reach out, I’m happy to help and would LOVEEE to see your Áo Dài if you use my pattern!!

Feel free to reach me through the following:
Instagram DMs: @tianamai.s
Etsy Messages: via the pattern listing above


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I also take on custom garment work, feel free to message me on Instagram if you’re interested in a custom piece or collaboration.

Thank you so much for watching and for supporting my work, happy sewing! :))