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BIRGITTA HELMERSSON ∙ Zero Waste Bow Dress Hack PDF • Add on to ZW Gather Dress Sewing Pattern • NEW

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Please note: This PDF sewing pattern uses zero waste pattern cutting and comprises of instructions to draw shapes directly onto your fabric. With the exception of some small templates, there are no pattern pieces to print out and tape together.

Zero Waste pattern cutting is a bit like a puzzle. It is a method of pattern drafting where you utilise a length of fabric end to end by strategically planning your pattern pieces so that all the fabric is used. With the exception of some small templates, there are no large pattern pieces to print out.

Please note you will need to purchase the ZW Gather Dress PDF Sewing Pattern to complete this hack. The Bow Dress Hack is a PDF download that includes all additional instructions to make this garment. There are no templates included in this pattern as you will be using the same templates included in the ZW Gather Dress sewing pattern.

This hack is based on the ZW GATHER DRESS pattern. The neck and centre front edges of the bodice are finished with a binding and close with thin ties. The skirt has side pockets and is gathered and attached to the waist seam. The sleeve features gathers at the hem with a split and thin ties to close.

This is an oversized ONE SIZE style that comes with 2 size options, a size ONE and a size TWO. Choose which layout to use based on your size and fabric width.

Skill level • Suitable for advanced beginners.

Suggested fabrics • Use a light weight cotton or linen fabric in a width of between 110 - 150cm / 43 - 59”. The length/usage required is based on the fabric width you are using, refer to the CUTTING PLAN A and B for more. You will also need quite a lot of bias binding strips cut for the binding and ties. If you want this to match allow for a little extra fabric on top of the main layout to cut your own binding from.

Fabric requirements •

110cm - 115cm fabric width: 280cm

120cm - 150cm fabric width: 230cm

Trims needed • matching thread

This dress requires bias binding strips for the neck binding and ties. You can either buy this by the meter in a light weight contrast fabric OR if you want these to match the main fabric allow for an extra length of fabric and cut your own.

The total lengths of bias strips you will need are......

BINDING- 4cm x 250cm

TIES- 2.5cm x 265cm

We love working with this method for 3 reasons:

1. More flexibility: This method allows for easy changes such as using different fabric widths and making simple fit and design changes yourself. Using patterns that fit into a zero waste square or rectangular block is a very efficient way to work. It means that it is easier to patchwork together remnants or use left over fabrics you already have lying around.

2. An easy way to learn to self draft your own patterns : Working this way will help you to start building a toolbox of skills, and you will learn an alternative method of self drafting your own sewing patterns, which are super easy for beginners to understand.

3. Less fabric and paper waste: Without having to print full scale paper patterns for all pieces you save on a lot of paper, and you will have little to no fabric waste during the cutting and sewing process

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