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I would like to talk about one sustainable design strategies called “zero waist”, which consist of creating garments generating the least possible amount of tissue waste either using all the fabric or using the fabric on it to reinforce, decorate or complement.
This technique has been used since ancient times. Garments such as the Japanese kimono were made from a pattern of these characteristics. By then, the development of creative solutions had arose in response to savings needs.
In addition, as designers, it also makes us see the fabrics in another way, experimenting and planning the design before cutting it so that both, designers and pattern makers, are on the same level.
One of the pioneers in this technique is Holly McQuillan. Here you have one of her patterns, taken from her page, that I leave you here in case you want to see it.
One of the most interesting things is that the garment is presented along with the pattern as a proof of the authenticity of their zero waste jobs unlike the industries that want to keep the pattern in secret.
The author of this image is the young artist and designer Timo Rissanen. You can see his works on his website, where he has very interesting things.
What do you think? Would you apply this philosophy to your works?