Zero Waste Refashion

Following on from my last post on Refashion Co-op, I wanted to share with you a zero waste project I did combining 2 garments.

ORIGINAL GARMENTS - LADIES SMOCK TOP AND MENS TROUSERS

Again, with this regeneration I applied zero waste thinking at each stage.

Below are the 3 very different styles I came up with.

Regeneration Stage 1:

The pink smock top becomes the sleeve detail and underskirt of this dress

Stage 2:

The pink smock top becomes the lining in this kimono style jacket

Stage 3

The pink smock top is provides volume as an underskirt in this high waisted skirt.

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Francesca.

www.unbuttonfashion.com

Upcycled Mens Shirt

Original Garment:

I upcycled this Mens Shirt using a Zero Waste technique (so there was no fabric leftover after the transformation), below is the result. The black neckline detail is from the inside back neck of the shirt, and the excess fabric within the sleeves have been used to add volume and ruched.

I had another mens shirt made of the same material which I also transformed using a Zero Waste technique and below is the result. I wanted to show the variations possible by upcycling the same item of clothing.

I have used the material from the cuffs and collar to create gathered detailing to the bust of the garment and the excess fabric is gathered in a flattering way within the garment.

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