3. Circular Open Source Fashion¶
Research & Ideation¶
Modular Fashion involves creating clothing that can be easily reconfigured or adapted, allowing for versatility and longevity. This approach minimizes waste by encouraging the use of fewer pieces to create multiple looks.
on the other hand, refer to fabrics and production techniques designed to leave no waste during the design and manufacturing process. This can include using patterns that fit together perfectly to maximize fabric usage or repurposing scraps into new items.
By learning these techniques, you're not just improving your design skills but also contributing to a more sustainable fashion industry. It's all about making the most of what we have while reducing our environmental impact!
get inspired!
Check out and research alumni pages to betetr understand how to document and get inspired
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0-waste modular dress - Stephanie Johnsons - TextileLab Amsterdam
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Modular balaclava - Mina Mayo Smith - FabLab Kamakura
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0-waste garment - Ruby Lennox - FabLab Bcn
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0-waste garment - Alve Lagercrantz - FabLab Bcn
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Assembly instructions & embedded message - Jessica Stanley - TextileLab Amsterdam
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References & Inspiration¶
I used AI with MidJourney to visualize my idea by describing what I had in mind, and it provided me with many options to choose from.
Tools¶
Process and workflow¶
prototyping¶
I started working on my first prototype to test the idea, see how the interlocking mechanism will function, and how the pieces will fit together.
Here I used Fusion to start my 2D desing to prepare it for printing
The cut was amazing, but a good thing to note is that my mistake was with the top piece, as there was a lot of wasted material.
I uded this setteng to cut the felt on the laser cut machine
POWER: 70
SPEED: 2
PP/Hz: 10000
