Zero waste jacket pattern

Last week's Wearing a square jacket has caused me to think about the concept of zero waste fashion. It's cutting out a garment without any scraps.

I finally worked out my zero waste pattern. It was really a challenge. Once I decided on the general shapes of my large pattern pieces (4 large rectangles for front and back, and the shape of my hood), it was really about laying them all out flat and seeing the negative spaces that could be used for other parts of the garment. I had an idea for the closure of my bomber jacket that would require no notions (zippers/buttons). Most hoodies have ties that come out at the ends to change the fit…

An exhibition of zero waste fashion showing the garments from the book Zero Waste Sewing. Enjoy a virtual walk-through and slide show.

Long Coat | Make/Use - zero waste fashion

From Elbe Textiles: Today I am providing the dimensions for a basic, zero-waste robe pattern. I had originally called this a fauxmono, as I was inspired by the zero waste pattern elements of a Japanese kimono, and my version was a bit of a bastardization. But I am conscious of cultural appropriation and will stick with calling this a robe.

Sam Formo's name has come up here a few times and I was fortunate enough to see the photos of this jacket quite a while ago. I didn't want to post any photos earlier, in case doing so might have compromised Sam's chances of entering any competitions, which I'm glad he did do: the Metropolis Next Generation competition. The results are in, and Sam was commended as one of twelve notables. Congratulations! Feel free to disagree but I think that not too long ago fashion wouldn't have even got a…

Zero-Waste, Kimono Cape-Coat, was introduced to students as a part of students learning experience in the field of sustainable design, namely Zero-Waste approach.

Blue Velvet Bog Coat: My mom is a weaver. I found this coat concept in one of her weaving books and was compelled to try it. It is based on an ancient design dug up from the peat bogs in Scandinavia. Thus, bog coat. It is currently a popular desig…

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