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.

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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).