Transforming the sequential process of fashion production: where zero-waste pattern cutting takes the lead in creative design

Digital 3D design as a tool for augmenting zero-waste fashion design practice

“…Implying that pattern cutting sits slightly outside of basic fashion design practice. James, Roberts, and Kuznia's (2016) articulation of the traditional fashion production process is divided into design and make. Here 'Design' includesin sequenceresearch, ideation, concept development, design development and design selection.…”

“…Avoiding its production is a key step in the reduction of waste, so the fashion industry will need tools that enable designers to address issues such as waste within the context of the design process. James et al (2016) note that when zero-waste techniques were used 'the sequence of a traditional fashion production process changed' (p. 143). They describe the design process as an 'almost trial-and-error approach' where 'when working in flat pattern format, the zero-waste principals worked; however once produced into a 3D garment, the fit, silhouette or shaping was wrong' (p. 144).…”

Teaching Sustainability in Fashion Design Courses Through a Zero-Waste Design Project

“…Creative pattern cutting can yield high-end fashion garments, and a zero-waste design approach provides an excellent opportunity for achieving creative cutting (Townsend & Mills, 2013). James et al (2016) conducted interviews of current designers and pattern cutters and also agreed that zero-waste design can take the lead in creative design. It suggests further collaboration between design and production (James et al, 2016) and a holistic design approach (Townsend & Mills, 2013) to achieve zero-waste design.…”

“…James et al (2016) conducted interviews of current designers and pattern cutters and also agreed that zero-waste design can take the lead in creative design. It suggests further collaboration between design and production (James et al, 2016) and a holistic design approach (Townsend & Mills, 2013) to achieve zero-waste design.…”

“…While previous researchers indicated that working within a zero-waste design approach reinforces a different way of thinking and thus fosters creativity (Rissanen & McQuillan, 2016), they also enumerated some limitations and challenges of practicing zero-waste fashion design. As consideration of textile width is crucial in zero-waste fashion design (Rissanen, 2013), “changes in fabrics later in the process could have significant implications on design and time management of the process” (James et al, 2016, p. 144). In addition, “the unpredictability of pattern shapes is the primary obstacle to eliminating fabric waste” (Rissanen, 2005, p. 3), and the final look is not completely predictable before production is finished (Carrico & Kim, 2014).…”