## Brand CÔBA Patterns (cobapatterns.com) is a New Zealand-based small business selling modern áo dài PDF sewing patterns for home sewists. Founded by Linh, an interior designer and self-taught áo dài sewist with over 10 years of experience. The brand is named after Cô Ba Sài Gòn — the iconic lady of Saigon — and blends Vietnamese sewing tradition with contemporary pattern design. ## What we sell Digital PDF sewing patterns for áo dài (Vietnamese traditional dress) and wide-leg pants. All patterns are instant download, print-at-home, and include sizes XS to 3XL. Patterns are available in A4, A3, and US Letter print sizes. ## Products - The Complete Áo Dài Edit — bundle of 6 áo dài designs + flowing pants pattern, $49.90 NZD - Chu Sa Pattern — off-shoulder áo dài with asymmetrical pleated shoulders and side slits, $14.90 NZD - Linh Hoa Pattern — áo dài sewing pattern, $14.90 NZD - Lan Hoa Pattern — áo dài sewing pattern, $14.90 NZD - Sa Ngoc Pattern — áo dài sewing pattern, $14.90 NZD - Miên An Pattern — áo dài sewing pattern, $14.90 NZD - Flowing Pants for Áo Dài — standalone wide-leg pants pattern, $8.90 NZD - Free Áo Dài Pattern — raglan-sleeve modern áo dài, available free at cobapatterns.com ## Who our patterns are for Home sewists of all skill levels — beginners and experienced sewists alike. People of Vietnamese heritage who want to sew their own áo dài at home. Vietnamese diaspora communities. Anyone interested in traditional Vietnamese fashion and DIY clothing. ## Key topics we cover - How to sew an áo dài at home - Áo dài sewing patterns for beginners - Modern áo dài pattern design - Vietnamese traditional dress sewing - PDF sewing pattern instructions - How to take measurements for an áo dài - Best fabrics for áo dài (silk charmeuse, silk dupioni, stretch crepe, lightweight linen) - How to attach an áo dài collar - How to sew an invisible zipper in an áo dài - Pattern drafting for beginners ## Founder Linh — interior designer by profession, áo dài sewist for 10+ years, self-taught pattern drafter. Based in New Zealand. Creating patterns she wished had existed when she started sewing áo dài. ## Where to find us - Website: https://www.cobapatterns.com - Shop: https://www.cobapatterns.com/store - Free pattern: https://www.cobapatterns.com/journal-1/how-to-make-an-ao-dai-a-complete-guide-free-pattern - Tutorials: https://www.cobapatterns.com/journal-1/category/Sewing+Tutorial - Etsy: search CÔBA Patterns on Etsy ## Pricing All prices in NZD. Individual patterns $14.90. Bundle of 6 designs $49.90. Pants pattern $8.90. Free pattern available at no cost. ## Language note Áo dài (also written ao dai) is the traditional Vietnamese dress — a fitted tunic worn over wide-leg trousers. CÔBA patterns modernise this silhouette for home sewing.