Laser cutting and etching textiles and apparel design: an experimental study on the implementation and documentation of laser cutting and etching in the apparel design creative process

Analysis of Zero Waste Patternmaking Approaches for Application to Apparel

“…Another challenge common in zero waste patternmaking is devising appropriate edge finishes for slit openings, due to their lack of seam allowances. This issue may be explored by researchers through laser cutting(Rorah 2016), pre-finished edges of designs using digital embroidery(McQuillan and Rissanen 2011), or other creative methods. Alternatively, designers may come up with creative strategies to use the circular pieces from shaping devices, as functional or decorative elements.…”