Patternmaking Methods for Creating Size-Adjustable Garments

Analysis of Zero Waste Patternmaking Approaches for Application to Apparel

“…Researchers may explore garment adjustability strategies (McKinney and Wei 2019) to take in the excess fullness generated by rectangular cut approaches. Also, in line with sustainable clothing design, the concept of universal design may be applied with zero waste patternmaking because the method often features non-tailored silhouettes, therefore, people of diverse sizes may wear the garments.…”

Wrangled Up: Repurposing Level 4 ‘Intentionally Patterned’ Size Adjustable Girls’ Utility Dress

“…The focus of this design and abstract aligns with repurposing, which is a process that utilizes discarded textiles to create new/renewed fashion products (Eike, et al, 2020), as it has been suggested as one solution to combat fashion overconsumption, and landfilled textile waste (Fletcher, 2008;Young et al, 2004). Additionally, size adjustable garments have been supported as a way to also reduce fashion waste (McKinney & Wei, 2020), particularly in childrenswear. Irick's (2013) dissertation outlined an initial process for repurposing that has since been expanded to include four levels of repurposing that build in complexity and skills needed to execute the intended design.…”

“…In order to address the adjustability component of the childrenswear design, detailed measurements were taken of girls size dresses 6/6X -12, patterns were drafted, and different methods were employed to execute fit needs. McKinney and Wei (2020) summarized different patternmaking methods for creating size adjustable garments and stated that strategies to increase sizes, particularly in childrenswear, has the potential to increase a garment's lifespan by adjusting and expanding to grow with the child. Gaines' (1916) patent proposed size adjustability at the waist by means of a cord running inside a fabric channel (casing) where the cord could be cinched or released and secured with a fastener to control excess fabric.…”