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@article{189589,
        author = {Ms. Archana Prasad},
        title = {Zero-Waste Pattern Making: A Practice-Based Approach to Sustainable Fashion},
        journal = {International Journal of Innovative Research in Technology},
        year = {2025},
        volume = {12},
        number = {7},
        pages = {6856-6859},
        issn = {2349-6002},
        url = {https://ijirt.org/article?manuscript=189589},
        abstract = {The apparel industry generates substantial textile waste, particularly during the pattern making and cutting stages of garment production, contributing significantly to environmental concerns. Zero-waste pattern making presents a sustainable design strategy by integrating pattern development into the design process to ensure complete utilization of fabric. This practice-based study explores zero-waste pattern making as a sustainable approach in contemporary apparel design through experimental garment development. The research methodology includes a review of relevant literature, design conceptualization, zero-waste pattern experimentation, and garment construction. The developed garments were evaluated based on fabric efficiency, aesthetic quality, fit, and functionality. The findings demonstrate that zero-waste pattern making can effectively reduce material waste while encouraging innovative design solutions. The study further highlights its potential applicability in sustainable fashion practice and design education, positioning zero-waste pattern making as a viable and responsible approach for future apparel design.},
        keywords = {},
        month = {December},
        }