Sustainability and Social Responsibility

Precious Cut: A Practice-Based Research Toward Zero-Waste Design by Exploring Creative Pattern Cutting Methods and Draping Techniques

Authors
  • Elahe Saeidi (University of Alabama)
  • Virginia Wimberley (University of Alabama)

Abstract

This study is concerned with pre-consumer textile waste and, more specifically, the waste created during the design and cutting processes. The authors investigate the viability of two creative pattern-making techniques to achieve zero or low waste fashionable designs.

How to Cite:

Saeidi, E. & Wimberley, V., (2015) “Precious Cut: A Practice-Based Research Toward Zero-Waste Design by Exploring Creative Pattern Cutting Methods and Draping Techniques”, International Textile and Apparel Association Annual Conference Proceedings 72(1).

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Published on
13 Nov 2015
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