bottoms

  1. Zero waste shorts

    Summer shorts adapted from the ZW Block Pant pattern with zero waste layout. Features organic cotton twill, button fly, elastic back waistband, and versatile rolled cuff design.

  2. Zero waste maxi skirt

    Button-front maxi skirt with zero waste layout, adapted from the Sophie Skirt pattern. Features onion-dyed yellow linen, custom fit with darts, and accommodates body fluctuations.

  3. Zero/minimal waste trousers

    Sustainable fashion innovation: the Jones Trousers by Goldfinch Studio show how zero waste pattern cutting can create stylish, well-fitting pants. These trousers prove that eco-conscious design can be both fashionable and practical.

  4. Zero waste project 26: wide leg trousers

    Zero-waste ZW Block Pant pattern in organic brushed cotton, featuring elastic waistband, back pockets, and tapered hem. A sustainable approach to winter pyjama bottoms with efficient fabric usage and comfortable fit.

  5. Wide-leg jeans

    Handmade wide-leg jeans using organic cotton denim, featuring custom fit adjustments using the top-down center-out method. Includes traditional jeans construction with flat-felled seams, topstitching, and rivets.

  6. Zero waste project 24: wrap overalls

    Zero-waste dungarees using the Simone Overalls pattern, crafted from organic cotton twill. Features innovative pattern layout techniques, custom fit adjustments, and sustainable construction methods, demonstrating practical applications of zero-waste pattern cutting.

  7. I made jeans!! (shorts)

    Handmade denim shorts featuring traditional jeans construction techniques, including flat-felled seams, topstitching, and custom fit adjustments. A wearable toile showcasing professional denim sewing methods and sustainable garment making practices.

  8. Zero waste project 21: gym shorts

    Zero-waste athletic shorts adapted from the Pantalon ACT pattern, featuring breathable athletic knit fabric. Includes wide elastic waistband with drawcord and back flap pockets for practical storage during workouts.

  9. Zero waste project 15: basic sweat shorts

    Zero-waste sweat shorts adapted from the ACT trousers pattern, featuring recycled sweatshirt fabric and practical design elements. Includes elastic waistband with drawstring, slash pockets, and gender-neutral fit, perfect for outdoor activities and camping.

  10. Men's Linen shorts

    First venture into menswear with the Jedediah shorts pattern, featuring black linen construction and advanced sewing techniques. Includes French seams, felled seams, and bias binding, demonstrating professional garment finishing methods.

  11. Zero waste project 6: paperbag shorts

    High-waisted paperbag shorts adapted from ACT trousers pattern, using 68x140cm of linen/viscose blend with zero fabric waste. Features elastic casing, decorative belt loops, pleated pockets made from crotch cutouts, and versatile rollover cuff hem design.

  12. Floaty blue culottes

    First attempt at culottes using the Dressed book pattern: a floaty cotton chambray version with deep pockets and invisible zip. Custom-graded between sizes for a perfect fit, demonstrating the advantages of handmade over ready-to-wear.

  13. My very first pair of pants

    My very first pair of #dressedlepantalon in a crazy floral denim 😄