zero-waste

  1. Zero waste project 17: retro bikini

    Handmade zero waste bikini featuring recycled swimwear fabric and integrated bust support. A creative adaptation combining panties and bralette patterns, with high-waisted design and gathered halter top for comfortable swimming and outdoor activities.

  2. Zero waste project 16: adapting a non-zw pattern

    Zero-waste adaptation of the Dressed tshirt pattern, featuring innovative pattern cutting techniques to minimize fabric waste. Made from organic cotton jersey with decorative seams, shoulder darts, and a creative pocket design, demonstrating sustainable pattern hacking methods.

  3. 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.

  4. Zero waste project 14: fitted shirt

    DIY zero-waste shirt design combining elements from multiple patterns to create a fitted cropped style. Features A-line shape, curved hem, back pleat, and creative collar-to-scrunchie transformation, demonstrating sustainable pattern cutting techniques.

  5. Zero waste project 13: playsuit romper

    Tessellated zero waste playsuit in cotton double gauze, featuring modified V-neckline, shortened sleeves, and creative adaptations for petite sizing. Includes bias binding finish, back yoke with pleat, large inseam pockets, and repurposed fabric for belt loops and waist tie.

  6. Zero waste project 12: hoodie cape

    Adaptive zero waste hooded cape made from 115cm square of recycled sweatshirt fabric, featuring wheelchair-friendly design with back slit and snap closure. Modified from hooded blouson pattern to create accessible, stylish outerwear for wheelchair users.

  7. Zero waste project 11: self-drafted woven dress

    Self-drafted zero waste dress using 100x135cm cotton double gauze, featuring blousy sleeveless bodice with hidden elastic casing, back slit with covered button closure, and hidden seam pockets made from armhole cutouts. Custom-sized design demonstrates creative pattern cutting for woven fabrics.

  8. Zero waste project 10: pinafore dress

    Low-waste Smith Pinafore dress crafted from less than 1 meter of French organic cotton denim. Features custom sizing adjustments, hidden waist pockets with cotton sateen lining, and jeans button closures. Versatile design suitable for year-round wear with minimal fabric waste.

  9. Zero waste project 9: slouchy linen jacket

    Modified zero waste workwear jacket in black linen with cotton satin lining, featuring cropped length, hidden phone pocket, and reinforced collar. Custom adaptations maintain zero waste principles while incorporating thoughtful details like pocket tabs from excess placket fabric.

  10. Zero waste project 8: buttoned maxi skirt

    Modified zero waste wrap skirt transformed into a button-down maxi design using 188x97cm organic cotton. Features custom hip ease adjustments, tapered seams for fit, classic waistband, and creative patch pockets made from remnants, demonstrating adaptable pattern sizing and resourceful problem-solving.

  11. Zero waste project 7: self-drafted knit dress

    Self-drafted zero waste knit dress using 1 meter of fabric width, featuring faux wrap bodice, shoulder gathers, flared knee-length skirt, and pockets. Custom-sized pattern demonstrates creative pattern cutting for stretch fabrics with no waste.

  12. 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.

  13. Zero waste project 5: pussybow blouse

    Bias-cut pussybow blouse from Zero Waste Sewing book, constructed from a single square of viscose fabric with diagonal tie detail. Features modified neckline and curved hem, demonstrating adaptable pattern sizing and creative problem-solving in sustainable fashion design.

  14. Zero waste project 4: long-sleeved shirt

    Modified zero waste cropped shirt pattern featuring extended length and long sleeves, crafted in organic cotton with mother of pearl buttons. Demonstrates pattern versatility and sustainable sewing through adaptable sizing and zero fabric waste techniques.

  15. Zero waste project 3: boxy shirt

    Zero waste cropped shirt featuring innovative pattern cutting that uses exactly 150x90cm of organic cotton with no waste. Mother of pearl buttons, creative selvedge incorporation, and clever neck facing design demonstrate sustainable sewing techniques in a modern, oversized silhouette.