The Laguna Shirt is a relaxed, oversized shirt designed for comfort, ease, and everyday wear. Unisex and boxy, it features dropped shoulders and a wide, slightly cropped silhouette that works across seasons and styles.
Beginner-friendly and intuitive to sew, this pattern is well suited to lightweight woven fabrics. Wear it buttoned up, layered open over a tank, or styled loose for a laid-back look.
DETAILS
Pattern & Fit
Relaxed, oversized shirt silhouette
Unisex design
Dropped shoulders
Wide, slightly cropped fit
Sizes 2XS–4XL
Skill Level & Construction
Suitable for beginners and confident sewists
Straightforward construction with clear steps
Files Included
Print-at-home PDF (A4 & US Letter, layered)
A0 copyshop version (layered)
Projector file (layered)
Step-by-step illustrated tutorial with mini sewing glossary & pattern hacks
Fabric Recommendations
Lightweight woven fabrics such as linen, cotton poplin, voile, or soft flannel
A versatile shirt pattern designed for comfort, adaptability, and personal style.
Sew happy. Stay curious.
Tobi
PDF SEWING PATTERNS
The Lazy Pants are minimalist, oversized drawstring pants designed for everyday comfort. With a relaxed fit, clean lines, and unisex sizing, they’re easy to wear and even easier to sew. Whether made in breezy linen or cozy flannel, they’re designed to live in.
Beginner-friendly and intuitive, this pattern focuses on straightforward construction and comfort-first proportions. A fully illustrated tutorial guides you through each step with clarity.
DETAILS
Pattern & Fit
Relaxed, oversized drawstring pants
Unisex design
Clean, minimalist silhouette
Sizes XS- XXL included
Skill Level & Construction
Suitable for beginners and confident sewists
Simple construction with clear steps
Files Included
Print-at-home PDF (A4 & US Letter)
A0 copyshop version
Fully illustrated step-by-step tutorial
A timeless pants pattern designed for slow sewing and frequent wear.
Sew slow. Wear often.
Tobi
The Lazy Top is an oversized, boxy top or dress with built-in flexibility and a relaxed, modern silhouette. Designed as a modular pattern, it offers multiple length and style options, making it an adaptable essential for everyday wear and creative sewing.
Unisex and beginner-friendly, the Lazy Top focuses on ease, movement, and intuitive construction. With generous proportions and plenty of variation, it invites experimentation through fabric choice, styling, and the included hacking ideas.
DETAILS
Pattern & Fit
Oversized, boxy silhouette
Unisex design
Can be sewn as a top or dress
Three bodice lengths included
Optional gathered extension in three lengths
Sizes 2XS - 4XL included
Style Options
Two neckline options + 2 patch pockets
Two sleeve lengths
Modular design for easy customisation and hacking
Skill Level & Construction
Suitable for beginners and confident sewists
Straightforward construction with clear steps
Fully illustrated instructions throughout
Includes creative hacking ideas and modifications
Files Included
Print-at-home PDF (A4 & US Letter, 36 pages)
A0 copyshop version
Fully illustrated tutorial eBook
Fabric Recommendations
Works with most woven fabrics
Light cottons, linen, chambray, flannel, viscose
Suitable for both crisp and drapey textures
A flexible, everyday pattern designed to adapt to fabric, mood, and personal style.
Sew easy. Sew everything.
Tobi
The Aria Dress is a gathered maxi dress with oversized ease and soft, floaty volume. Designed to move with the body, it features gathered sleeves and a full skirt attached to a simple bodice, creating an airy silhouette that feels both dramatic and wearable.
The flat, forgiving shape makes it suitable for baby bumps, warm summer days, or layering in cooler seasons. The bodice can also be sewn on its own as a cropped top, and an optional sleeveless variation is included.
DETAILS
Pattern & Fit
Gathered maxi dress with oversized ease
Relaxed, airy silhouette with full skirt
Bodice can be sewn as a cropped top
Optional sleeveless variation
Sizes XS–XXXL included
Skill Level & Construction
Suitable for beginners and confident sewists
Straightforward construction with clear steps
Designed for lightweight woven fabrics
Files Included
Print-at-home PDF (A4 & US Letter)
A0 copyshop version
Projector file
Fully illustrated step-by-step tutorial
Fabric Recommendations
Lightweight wovens such as washed linen, cotton shirting, voile, chambray, silk, viscose, or modal
Natural fibres recommended, playful fabrics welcome
A relaxed, expressive dress pattern designed to adapt to season, fabric, and body.
Happy sewing,
Tobi
The Lazy Skirt is a relaxed, adjustable drawstring skirt with a gathered, oversized silhouette. Designed for comfort and flexibility, it combines simple construction with timeless wearability, making it an easy everyday staple.
Beginner-friendly and intuitive to sew, this pattern focuses on clear shapes and straightforward steps. With multiple length options and included pattern hacks, it offers plenty of room for personal variation.
DETAILS
Pattern & Fit
Relaxed, gathered skirt silhouette
Adjustable drawstring waist
Three skirt lengths included
Designed for comfort and ease
Sizes XS–XXXL included
Skill Level & Construction
Suitable for beginners and confident sewists
Simple construction with clear steps
Fully illustrated instructions throughout
Files Included
Print-at-home PDF (A4 & US Letter)
A0 copyshop version
Fully illustrated tutorial eBook
Layered PDFs for easy size selection in Adobe Acrobat Reader
Fabric Recommendations
Linen, cotton, chambray, or other light to medium-weight woven fabrics
Fabrics with soft drape work best
A soft, versatile skirt pattern designed for slow sewing and everyday wear.
Enjoy sewing your wardrobe staples.
Tobi
T-SHIRT TUNIC
T-SHIRT TUNIC
The T-Shirt Tunic is a versatile, oversized shift dress and boxy top pattern designed for comfort and ease. With two length options and a relaxed fit, it’s perfect for various occasions and seasons.
Ideal for beginners and seasoned sewists alike, the pattern includes a detailed, hand-illustrated tutorial guiding you through each step.
What’s included:
• Sizes XS to 4XL
• Two length options: short and long
• Optional side seam pockets
• Suitable for woven fabrics like linen, cotton, or flannel
• Includes A4/US Letter, A0, and projector-friendly PDF formats
The pattern offers a forgiving fit, making it adaptable to different body types.
Sew slow. Wear often.
Tobi x
long or cropped - the T-shirt Tunic PDF sewing pattern is an easy and quick sew and a perfect canvas for your fabric ideas and imagination
TROPICAL RESEARCH
about the studio
tropicalresearch is an independent sewing pattern studio based in Thailand.
Founded by Tobias Konrath, the studio focuses on relaxed silhouettes, climate-aware design, and garments meant to be worn for years -not seasons.
Every pattern is developed, tested, and written with clarity in mind, so makers can focus on building wardrobes that feel personal and long-term.
The studio’s work has been featured in Threads Magazine and Love Sewing Magazine, with interviews published in Love Sewing, Peppermint and Simply Sewing.
Slow by intention. Practical by design.
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minimalist styles
The Minimalist Cardigan is a relaxed, oversized jacket with a shawl collar, large front pockets, and clean geometric lines. Designed for unisex wear and simple construction, it’s an easygoing layering piece that works across seasons and experience levels.
With its forgiving shape and minimal structure, this pattern offers plenty of freedom to explore fabric choice and styling. The included tutorial also features a bonus section on beginner quilting and creative customisation.
DETAILS
Pattern & Fit
Oversized, relaxed jacket silhouette
Unisex design
Shawl collar
Large front patch pockets
Clean, geometric construction
Sizes 2XS - 4XL included
Skill Level & Construction
Suitable for beginners and confident sewists
No darts or complex shaping
Straightforward construction with clear steps
Bonus guidance for simple quilt finishes
Files Included
Print-at-home PDF (A4 & US Letter, 35 pages)
A0 copyshop version
Projector file
Fully illustrated step-by-step tutorial eBook
Fabric Recommendations
Light to medium weight cotton or linen
Raw silk, shantung, or quilted fabrics
Also suitable for heavier or unconventional materials, including blankets
A relaxed, versatile jacket pattern designed for comfort, creativity, and bold fabric choices.
Sew relaxed. Sew bold.
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The Minimalist Shirt is an easy-to-sew, oversized classic with clean lines and relaxed proportions. Designed as a modern wardrobe staple, it balances everyday wearability with a calm, unfussy silhouette. Unisex and beginner-friendly, it works equally well worn on its own, layered, or used as a base for creative hacking.
The construction is intentionally simplified. There is no sleeve placket and no cuffs, keeping the sewing process intuitive while leaving plenty of room for personal interpretation through fabric choice and details.
DETAILS
Pattern & Fit
Oversized, relaxed silhouette
Unisex design
Two length options: short or long
Optional collar or collarless version
Sizes XS–XXXL included, with generous ease
Skill Level & Construction
Suitable for beginners and confident sewists
Simplified shirt construction
No sleeve placket, no cuffs
Clear, approachable sewing process
Files Included
Print-at-home PDF (A4 & US Letter)
A0 copyshop version
Fully illustrated PDF tutorial eBook
Link to YouTube sew-along
Style Options
Cut-and-sew design lines
Optional oversized pockets
Designed for easy customisation and hacking
Fabric Recommendations
Shirting cotton, linen, viscose, flannel, silk
Fabrics with a soft hand and nice drape
Works with both structured and fluid wovens
A versatile shirt pattern designed to support creativity without unnecessary complexity.
Sew simple. Sew smart.
Tobi
The Minimalist T-Shirt is a boxy, oversized t-shirt pattern inspired by the clean silhouettes of the 80s and 90s. With a wide fit, straight sleeves, and no shaping, it’s an easy everyday staple that feels relaxed, modern, and timeless.
Designed for beginners and seasoned sewists alike, this unisex t-shirt focuses on comfort and simplicity. Two sleeve lengths and two body lengths make it a versatile foundation piece, while the straight armhole keeps construction fast and beginner-friendly.
DETAILS
Pattern & Fit
Boxy, oversized t-shirt silhouette
Unisex design
Wide fit with straight sleeves
Two sleeve lengths included
Two body lengths included
Sizes XS - 3XL included
Skill Level & Construction
Suitable for beginners and confident sewists
Straight armhole for quick, intuitive assembly
Clean construction with clear steps
Files Included
Print-at-home PDF (A4 & US Letter)
A0 copyshop version
Fully illustrated tutorial eBook
Fabric Recommendations
Cotton jersey, bamboo jersey, or similar light to midweight knits
Moderate stretch recommended
Can be sewn on a regular sewing machine or serger
A relaxed t-shirt pattern designed for everyday wear and effortless style.
Sew easy. Sew cool.
Tobi
ADventure TIME!
The Adventure Vest is a versatile, unisex layering piece with a boxy, modern silhouette. Designed for everyday wear, outdoor use, and creative hacking, it balances practical details with a clean, functional shape.
Suitable for advanced beginners and confident sewists, the pattern includes both a regular version with facings and a fully quilted version with bias binding. Multiple pocket options and finishing choices make it easy to adapt to different fabrics and uses.
DETAILS
Pattern & Fit
Boxy, modern vest silhouette
Unisex sizes 2XS–4XL included
Straight side seams with comfortable ease
Views & Features
Regular version with front facings
Fully bound quilted version
Three pocket styles: patch, flap, kangaroo
pattern hacks
Skill Level & Construction
Suitable for advanced beginners and up
Layered pattern files for easy size selection
Files Included
Print-at-home PDF (A4 & US Letter)
A0 copyshop version
Fully illustrated tutorial eBook (80 pages)
Fabric Recommendations
Linen, denim, cotton canvas, flannel
Quilted or pre-quilted fabrics
A flexible vest pattern designed to look polished without feeling overdesigned.
Make it minimalist. Make it bold. Make it your own.
Tobi x
NEW PATTERN!
The Adventure Shirt is a unisex, oversized shirt with a boxy fit, relaxed silhouette, and clean, functional lines. Designed for comfort and everyday wear, it works equally well worn on its own or layered.
Beginner-friendly and designed for woven fabrics, this pattern is ideal for using up leftover materials or experimenting with subtle colour-blocking and fabric combinations.
DETAILS
Pattern & Fit
Unisex, boxy shirt silhouette
Dropped shoulders with a relaxed fit
Clean, functional construction
Designed for woven fabrics
Sizes XXS- 4XL included (fully nested layers)
Skill Level & Construction
Suitable for confident beginners and experienced sewists
Straightforward construction with clear steps
Optional advanced finishes
Includes French seams and concealed pocket options
Files Included
Print-at-home PDF (A4 & US Letter, 30 pages)
A0 copyshop version (one large sheet)
Illustrated step-by-step tutorial
Instant digital download
A versatile shirt pattern designed to grow with your skills and fabric choices.
Happy sewing,
Tobi xo
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