Zero waste jacket pattern

Zero and Zen: Sashiko and Zero Waste Jacket

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

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.

A jacket

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The self-drafted image below is zero-waste pattern making, typical of a lot of folk costume construction.

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…