Zero waste jacket pattern

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…

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.

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

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Spiral blog quilts

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…

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.