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MAKE YOUR OWN QUILTED COATS & JACKETS

( or fabulously plain ones) with the tropicalresearch cozy coat & minimalist cardigan sewing patterns. Find out about the distinct personalities and lots of info about each pattern down below!

#TRMINIMALISTCARDIGAN

#TRCOZYCOAT

COZY COAT for KIDS!!!

NEW PATTERN!!!! I’ve done it again – I’ve shrunk one of my favorite grown ups patterns into children’s sizes. get your quilts ready because this one is perfect for up cycling blankets into cozy coats and jackets!

Sewing for Kids!

Lazy Pants for Kids

my best selling drawstring jogger patter is now available in kid’s sizes from eu 92-176 ( us 2-16)

Sewing for children is so much fun and the illustrated Tutorial will guide you step by step through the process of making beautiful clothes for your kids!

a girl and a by wearing each a pair of lazy pants for kids

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boxy parka cover image - me wearing a long green version with hood as well as illustrations of the short version and quilted hack

the super versatile jacket/Parka PAttern

BOXY PARKA

an advanced beginner pattern with illustrated tutorial and various view and finish options

#TRBOXYPARKA

free pattern upgrade -> TR CARGO POCKET

The Beach Dress

the new tropicalresearch Beach Dress pdf sewing Pattern is now available in my shop!

alla on a beach chair wearing a yellow beach dress

COOL & UNISEX!

The Laguna Shirt

#TRLAZYTOP

MY LAZY SKIRT SEW ALONG VIDEO IS NOW LIVE ON MY YOUTUBE CHANNEL

the lazy skirt sew along video

The Bestseller #TRMINIMALISTSHIRT

OVERSIZED & AWESOME make your own contemporary shirts with the tropicalresearch minimalist shirt sewing pattern

The Lazy Pants the perfect beginner pattern!

# Beautiful dress patterns for all year around!

I have a few different oversized dress patterns that each have their unique look and feel

#TRBABYDOLLDRESS

Babydoll Dress Sewing Pattern
airy and light, the oversized baby doll dress has a short bodice with long sleeves and a gathered shirts. You can play with the proportions and pieces to create various styles of dresses and blouses! the Neckline is wide and comfy and there is no need for any zipper or fastening. super easy to make and great for beginners – as always!

#TRARIADRESS

Aria Dress Sewing Pattern
my absolute favorite dress, super dreamy and super easy to make, the whole magic happens around a smart bodice and gathered rectangles! All you need is 3m or yds of 60″ wide fabric!

#TRPUFFYDRESS

oversized – fun & exceptionally puffy – The Puffy Dress Sewing Pattern is a fabulous base for gathered blouses and tiered dresses with a deep V neck – the pattern comes in 2 different versions with a fixed neckline and with one that goes deeper with each size!

free side seam pocket

SIDE SEAM POCKET PATTERN

free download!

Upgrade your dresses with pockets!

Do you have an overlock ?

#TRSWEATSHIRT

check out my sweatshirt pattern for French terry and other knits!

let’s make quilted bags #TRCOZYTOTE

check it out

#TRTSHIRTTUNIC

an elegant yet super simple sew that can easily be dressed up for special occasions! the T-shirt Tunic Sewing Pattern is a great canvas for beautiful fabrics and can be turned into a short top! the side seam pockets are super practical and you can find a free copy of just the pocket pattern in my boutique

Hi There

Welcome to my tropical research studio!

Thank you for checking out my website & sewing patterns!

I’m a fashion designer and lecturer in the hot and humid tropics of Thailand I love to make my own clothes and experiment with different fits and materials to create a wardrobe that is light and uncomplicated.

Sketching and sewing is what I really love and since 2021 I’ve been focussing on creating digital sewing patterns with beautifully illustrated step by step tutorials.

check out my Etsy shop

x Tobi

#happysewing

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