PRACTICAL-SUSTAINABLE - FASHION                 ZERO WASTE PATTERN MAKING                        TECHNIQUES- TAUGHT PROPERLY

This 3x 3hr course will help guide you in understanding  key techniques to achieve less waste and better design with your pattern making.

Course overview 

Ignite and deepen your understanding of sustainable, zero waste pattern making techniques. An understanding of sewing and minimal pattern making is helpful to explore these techniques fully.

In this course, you will explore the challenges associated with textile waste and explore the zero-waste design method of cutting.

This course will stimulate the mind, challenge creativity and introduce you to innovative pattern making methods.

Workshop 1: Understanding Textile Waste and Zero Waste Design Principles

Introduction to Sustainable Fashion-exploring the Environmental Impact of Textile Waste    Introduction to Zero Waste Design Principles- underpinning the key ideas                              Activity-creating zero a waste skirt pattern                               

Workshop 2: Practical Application of Zero Waste Techniques-Tops                                                                                                                                                                                        Review  & discussion of workshop One                                                                          Exploration of the zero waste “slashing the fabric” method                                              Activity-Creating Zero Waste Top Patterns-The Box Tee & Oversized Vest or Tunic 

Workshop 3: Practical Application of Zero Waste Techniques-Pant                                                                                                                                                                                                          Review & discussion of workshop Two                                                                                            Activity- Creating Zero Waste Pant variations-the “spiral” pant with drawstring waist, and culotte style.

Additional Resources:

• List of sustainable fabric suppliers
• Recommended readings and online resources on zero waste design
• Community networks for sustainable fashion enthusiasts

Outcome: Participants will leave the workshop equipped with a deeper understanding of textile waste issues, zero waste design principles, and practical skills to apply zero waste techniques in their own pattern making projects. 

We provide you with:

Cardboard skirt and pant block, closest to your size (required for class activity)

Glossary of terms

Handouts of class exercises

Pattern making paper for class exercises.

Long rulers to use during class time.

Finished samples of garments illustrating patterns being made in class.
Great references to illustrate the 2D flat pattern making into the 3D sewing techniques.

LCI MELBOURNE ; 150 OXFORD ST, COLLINGWOOD 3066

TIMETABLE ;

Wednesday AUGUST 14th.   6-9pm

Wednesday AUGUST 21st.    6-9pm

Wednesday AUGUST 28th    6-9pm

PAYMENT OPTIONS

PAYPAL, AFTERPAY, GOOGLE & APPLE PAY, CREDIT CARD.

Please bring with you

Pens, Pencils, Eraser, Masking tape, Small ruler(s), Set square if available, Paper scissors, Pins