3. Circular Open Source Fashion¶

Research & Ideation¶

This week we focused on open source and zero waste systems. I found a few artists and concepts that I beleive align well with my understanding of both ideas.

* 0-waste modular dress - [Stephanie Johnsons - TextileLab Amsterdam](https://class.textile-academy.org/2024/stephanie-johnson/assignments/week03/#f-i-n-a-l)

* Modular balaclava - [Mina Mayo Smith - FabLab Kamakura](https://class.textile-academy.org/2024/mina-smith/assignments/week03/#octopus-balaclava)

* Modular jewellery - [Shefali Desai - Somaya](https://class.textile-academy.org/2025/shefali-desai/assignments/week03/)

* 0-waste garment - [Ruby Lennox - FabLab Bcn](https://class.textile-academy.org/2024/ruby-lennox/assignments/week03/#final-garment)

* 0-waste garment - [Alve Lagercrantz - FabLab Bcn](https://class.textile-academy.org/2023/alve-lagercrantz/assignments/week03/)

* Assembly instructions & embedded message - [Jessica Stanley - TextileLab Amsterdam](http://class.textile-academy.org/2019/jessica.stanley/assignments/week03/)




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References & Inspiration¶

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Tools¶

Process and workflow¶

My hand drawn sketches are were created after my digital designs this week as I am more comfortable sketching digitally than by hand. Also, I began this week by exploring the use of machines and locally sourced and abundant materials (corn husks in this case). After creatively exploring the concept of zero-waste by utilizing corn husks from a previous week's waste and also deepening my understanding of how to research how waste materials can be repurposed and used as a component, I proceeded to complete this week's tasks.

This week we were tasked with creating a design and prototype in both paper and other materials using modular configurations and interlocking connections first through handmade methods then through digital design and manufacturing.

After creating the design, we are to create a modular or seamless garment, showing that the connection is well-designed and holds after being pulled/stretched. Below you will find documentation of the assembly process and tests for strength and stretch.

Step¶

Originally I was interested in exploring what types of materials could be successfully modified using the laser engraver and digital design. I decided to try and see how dried corn husks could be modified in the machine to test my own understanding of locally sourced materials, calculating their needs (drying, any safety preparations to preserve material integrity, etc), and attempting this week's main goal. Thankfully it worked wonderfully and I was able to not only make a slot in the dried corn husks but was also able to engrave a legible message as well. I hope to explore this further in the future.