ZERO WASTE Cropped Shirt • PDF Pattern
By Birgitta Helmersson, ZW Cropped Shirt is a PDF sewing pattern.
File Name: ZW Cropped Shirt｜Type: ZIP｜Size: 3.46MB
PDF SEWING PATTERN: This is a PDF sewing pattern download which includes the sewing instructions, cutting instructions and templates required to make this garment. All instructions are formatted for A4/US Letter paper and can be printed easily on a home computer. The only printing required for this pattern are the templates, all other instructions can be viewed as a PDF.
Garment Details: The Zero Waste (ZW) Cropped Shirt is an oversized style which has an attached neck band with buttons and button holes. It has decorative facings attached at the back and sides. It comes with a hack option to make a longer sleeve with a gathered hem and sleeve hem band. This pattern is very easy to lengthen or shorten yourself, and to use with different fabric widths.
Sizing: This is a 'one size' pattern which comes in two size ranges. The pattern includes instructions for all sizes:
Size ONE (EU 36 - 44)
Size TWO (EU 46 - 52)
Plus information and tips to size up further up to a 150cm bust/hip.
*These measurement are based on using a fabric that is 145cm / 57 inches wide. You can make this top larger or smaller by choosing a fabric with a wider or narrower width.
SIZE CHART SIZE ONE: Chest/bust 86-104cm, waist 66-84cm / 26-33", hip 88-108cm / 34-42"
SIZE CHART SIZE TWO: Chest/bust 105-128cm / 41-50", waist 85-110cm / 34-42", hip 109-135cm / 43-53"
FINISHED GARMENT MEASUREMENTS SIZE ONE
-Length, shoulder to hem: 54 cm / 21 1/4 inches
-Body circumference: 125cm / 49 1/4 inches
-Sleeve length, neck to sleeve hem: 30cm / 11 3/4 inches
-Sleeve/bicep circumference: 53cm / 20 3/4 inches
FINISHED GARMENT MEASUREMENTS SIZE TWO
*Based on using a fabric that is 145cm / 57 inches wide. You can make this top larger or smaller by choosing a fabric with a wider or narrower width.
-Length, shoulder to hem: 59 cm / 23 1/4 inches
-Body circumference: 140cm / 55 inches
-Hip Circumference: 155cm / 61 inches
-Sleeve length, neck to sleeve hem: 40.5cm / 16 inches
-Sleeve/bicep circumference: 64cm / 25 1/4 inches
Fabric Suggestions: Ideal in a woven linen or cotton with a weight of approx 150-200gsm.
Fabric requirements:
Size One
Recommended Width: 135cm - 155cm / 53 - 61 inches
Yardage required: 90cm / 35 1/2 inches (approx 1 yard)
Size Two
Recommended Width: 135cm - 155cm / 53 - 61 inches
Yardage required: 100cm / 39 1/2 inches (approx 1.1 yard)
Tools & trims recommended: Sewing machine, iron, chalk or dissolvable pen, scissors, large right angle ruler and/or long straight ruler.
Requires 3 buttons (depending on your chosen garment size) approx 20mm / 3/4 inch in size. It is also optional to use a lightweight fusing for the neck band, this is only recommended for very fine fabrics.
Skill Level: Confident Beginner
Tutorials: SLEEVELESS HACK, FINISHING THE UNDER-ARM NEATLY, FINISHING SEAMS NEATLY, (VERY) GATHERED SLEEVE HACK FOR ZW CROPPED SHIRT OR ZW GATHER DRESS, HOW TO SEW FACINGS INTO THE ZW CROPPED SHIRT AND ZW GATHER DRESS & HOW TO SEW THE NECK BAND ONTO THE ZW GATHER DRESS AND ZW CROPPED SHIRT
PDF Pattern/Instruction Booklet: Includes measurements in both metric (centimetres) and US imperial (inches). Booklet/Templates are printable on both A4 or US Letter Paper size. You can check the 'Table of Contents' in the PDF booklet to see which page numbers include Templates for printing.
The Method: 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 everything is used. This pattern is ‘PAPERLESS’ meaning that no printing of large pattern pieces is required. Instead of using full scale paper patterns, you draw your pattern pieces directly onto your fabric with the aid of a cutting plan and small templates. 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!
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*This pattern is for personal and non-profit use only and should not be used for commercial purposes in any way.
Photo credits: Birgitta Helmersson Studio