Zero Waste Patterns Book

The Zero Waste Patterns Book will give you a modern approach to sewing sustainably. Using natural fabrics and core sewing techniques, learn how to stitch without waste. Inside you'll learn how to make a scandi-style collection of 20 garments.

Zero waste pattern cutting is a bit like a puzzle. With this book you'll be ready to strategically plan your pattern pieces so that everything is used and then draw them onto the fabric. By using this unique 'paperless' method you can eliminate both textile and paper waste from your sewing projects and take the fear out of learning to sew your own clothing! 

Author: Birgitta Helmersson
Publisher: Quadrille
Publication Year: 2023
Paperback
192 pages
Product Dimensions: 8.05" x 0.8" x 9.95"

About the author: Birgitta Helmersson is a Swedish–Australian designer and pattern-maker who runs and a studio and store in Malmö, Sweden. She creates garments using exclusively zero-waste pattern cutting, ensuring that no fabric is discarded during the cutting or sewing process. With 20 years of industry experience spanning fashion and costume design, sewing, and pattern-making, she established her self titled label in 2013.