3. Circular Open Source Fashion¶
Research & Ideation¶
In this image, I see a modular garment concept designed with circularity in mind. The piece appears to be made from repeated geometric shapes that interlock without stitching. The design shows how individual components can be assembled, taken apart, and reassembled into new forms. The clean lines and repeated modules suggest an open-source construction system where users can adapt or modify the design. The structure highlights the idea of durability, repairability, and reusability, which are key principles in circular fashion.
References & Inspiration¶
The first image shows a collection of modular fabric pieces arranged in a repeating pattern. Each piece has identical edges that allow them to interlock, suggesting a garment that is built like a puzzle.
The second image shows the same modules assembled into a wearable form. By connecting the modules, the flat components transform into volume, showing how shape and structure can be created without sewing. * Two images side-by-side
Tools¶
- coreldraw — for 2D pattern preparation and laser-cut layouts.
- Laser
- Leather
- pen
Process and workflow¶
My hand-drawn sketches represent my first exploration of modular fashion elements. I began by sketching simple geometric shapes that could be repeated, connected, or rearranged.
From these sketches, I transitioned into digital modeling, where I refined the geometry and considered material behavior, scale, and assembly.
Step 1¶
Design & Sketching
Image Description In this image, I am showing my initial sketches. They illustrate…
early shape development
connection ideas
inspiration direction
Step 2¶
Digital Module Creation¶
This module was created by translating my sketch I tested different variations of scale and connection points to ensure that the piece could be assembled
I exported the 2D outline for laser cutting and prepared the file in coreldrow.
Step 3¶
Laser Cuting¶
The laser-cut layout was created using coreldrow. I optimized the nesting to reduce fabric waste and ensure efficient material usage. I arranged the modules tightly and aligned them to minimize cutting time and fabric loss supporting circular and zero-waste principles and i have gone to finall which is cutting
Assembly¶
