TROPICAL RESEARCH

changing the sleeve or skirt length is super easy and intuitive since both pattern pieces are rectangular…

Check out the ARIA DRESS video on my Youtube Channel!

The final Garment Measurements of the Aria Dress Sewing Pattern

SIZE	BUST	LENGHT	SLEEVE	CUFF	HIP/HEM
XS	118cm 46,5″	127cm 50″	48,5cm 19″	73cm 28.8″	216cm 85″
S	124cm 48,8″	128cm 50.4″	49cm 19.3″	76cm 30″	232cm 91.5″
M	130cm 51,2″	129cm 50.8″	49,5cm 19.5″	79cm 31.1″	242cm  95.5″
L	138cm 54.3″	130cm 51 .2″	50cm 19.7″	82cm 32.3″	252cm 99″
XL	146cm 57.5″	131cm 51.6″	50,5cm 19.9″	86cm 33.9″	266cm 105″
XXL	154cm 60.6″	132cm 52″	51cm 20.1″	90cm 35.5″	280cm 110″
XXXL	162cm 63.8″	133cm 52.4″	51,5cm 20.3″	94cm 37″	296cm 116.5″

the Aria Dress Sewing Pattern comes in 7 different sizes from xs up to xxxl! You can find the various measurements per size in the chart.

Not sure which size you are? click the button to see the tropical research size guide/ body measurements

since the aria dress drapes around your body – size up or down for different volume effects.

make a toile and try!

MATERIAL CONSUMPTION

The Aria works best and for all sizes on 150 cm ( 60″) wide fabrics – the standard length of the aria dress requires 3m of fabric. The smaller sizes can get away with narrower fabric qualities. By reducing the shirt length you can easily reduce the fabric consumption.

MATERIAL COICES

which fabric do you want to use?

I recommend light fabrics that drape and fall. Linen, cotton & viscose work great with the pattern. Crêpe de chine, silk satin or georgette turn the aria dress into a glamorous gown, try and experiment & share your version of the aria dress with me !

Beginner or pro?

making the aria dress is an easy project with clear and pretty illustrations that guide you step by step through the process. If you are already a seasoned sewist give the aria dress your personal twist!

I like to gather my fabrics by hand but gathering footers are a great alternative

PATTERN HACKS!

I’ve added a few cool pattern hacks/modification to the ebook tutorial as well. nothing really crazy or difficult so give it a try!

Especially for newbies and beginners – try a short version first to get used to the gathering and to practice the French seams for the shoulder hehehe 😀