Last week was Fashion Revolution Week 2019 and to celebrate Schnittchen patterns released two sewing patterns that can be made where there is no fabric scraps
Zero Waste (ZW ) is a philosophy, which strides for sustainability. The aim is to live a life producing as little waste as possible and not to waste raw materials
The Zero Waste No. 1 sewing pattern
This is made from a rectangle and as the pattern name suggests, there are no scraps of fabric left over when you complete it. Even the fabric which is cut-out for the neckline, is converted into pocket bags! The neckline is finished with a stand-up collar and the two strips of fabric are used for the wiatband channel and the ties and you can use thefinal piece of fabric to sew a hairband!
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The Zero Waste No. 2 sewing pattern
This is alos sewn from a rectangle. The two triangles remain after cutting out the pattern, can be made into an origami bag or a version with sleeves can be sewn. The cut-out neckline is converted into a pocket and is finished with a ribbon or bias binding.