zero-waste

  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. I sewed a whole shirt dress by hand 🪡

    A mindful making journey: hand-sewing the zero waste Iris dress from Fibr & Cloth Studio. This project combines sustainable pattern cutting with slow fashion techniques, creating a versatile shirt dress through meditative hand stitching.

  5. Hand-stitched zero waste hoodie

    A mindful making project: every stitch of this gender-neutral zero waste hoodie was sewn by hand. Based on an open source pattern by Shelly Xu Design, this cozy hoodie demonstrates that slow fashion can be both sustainable and therapeutic.

  6. Zero waste project 27: pyjama top ❄️

    Zero-waste adaptation combining ZW Cropped Shirt and ZW Workwear Jacket patterns, featuring long sleeves, pockets, and French seams. Made from organic brushed cotton with custom fit adjustments and sustainable construction techniques.

  7. 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.

  8. Zero waste project 25: a floaty blouse

    Zero-waste adaptation of the ZW Soft Blouse pattern, featuring a long-sleeved design in linen with elasticated cuffs. Includes custom fit adjustments, French seams, and innovative pattern layout techniques to minimize fabric waste.

  9. 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.

  10. Zero waste project 23: two-piece swimsuit

    Zero-waste swimsuit project featuring a high-waisted bottom and gathered halter top, made from recycled swimwear fabric. Showcases innovative pattern adaptation techniques, integrated bust support, and sustainable swimwear construction methods.

  11. Zero waste project 22: floaty dress

    I made the zero-waste Cris Wood Sews Parasol dress pattern, featuring a sleeveless design in lightweight cotton. Showcases innovative pattern cutting techniques to minimize fabric waste while maintaining the dress's flowing silhouette and comfortable fit.

  12. 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.

  13. Zero waste project 20: gym top

    Zero-waste athletic top featuring the Xanthe pattern, made from lightweight athletic knit fabric. Includes innovative shoulder dart construction, jersey binding, and bias-cut design for optimal comfort and breathability during workouts.

  14. Zero waste project 19: gym t-shirt

    Zero-waste athletic t-shirt featuring the Xanthe pattern, made from lightweight athletic knit fabric. Includes innovative bias-cut design, decorative seams, and shoulder darts for optimal fit. Perfect for workouts with its breathable construction and gender-neutral boxy silhouette.

  15. Zero waste project 18: summer pyjamas

    Zero-waste summer pyjamas featuring silk crepe construction with French seams. Includes hacked ACT trousers pattern for shorts and gathered rectangle dress pattern for top, with elastic waistband and bias binding details for comfortable sleepwear.