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Zero Waste Series: Singlet Tank Top
What if you could make a garment—and use every bit of your fabric in the process?
Join us for the first workshop in our Zero Waste Patterns series, exploring projects from Zero Waste Patterns by Birgitta Helmersson. We’re kicking things off with the No Waste Singlet, a simple, wearable tank top and a great introduction to an entirely different way of thinking about garment sewing.
Instead of traditional garment patterns that leave scraps behind after cutting, zero-waste patterns use thoughtful cutting, folding, and construction techniques designed to make the most of your fabric. Beth will guide you through laying out and cutting your fabric, understanding the unique construction method, and sewing your singlet together.
Whether zero-waste sewing is completely new to you or you’re an experienced garment sewist curious about a different approach, this workshop is a chance to rethink the relationship between fabric, fit, and construction—and leave with something you can actually wear!
What You Will Learn:
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How to work with pattern blocks to create a zero-waste garment
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How to modify pattern blocks for specific fabric widths or for your measurements
Pattern:
Singlet Tank Top from Zero Waste Patterns by Birgitta Helmersson. Ranges from size XS to 6XL (35.5” - 59” hip).
Need the book?
We carry the Zero Waste Patterns book at Needles & Bolts, so you can purchase your copy at the shop for class—and keep it handy for future workshops in the series.
Class Supply Perk:
Students receive 10% off all supplies purchased at Needles & Bolts for this class. A complete supply list will be provided prior to the start of class.
Beginner
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By registering for this workshop, you agree to the class policies. Please read them here.
| Skill Level: | Beginner |
| Skill Details: | This is a beginner garment class, but not a beginner sewing class. You should know how to use a sewing machine, including winding a bobbin and threading the needle. You should have some knowledge of seam allowances. If you need to learn to use a machine and understand seam allowance we recommend taking our Make Friends with your Machine workshop first. |
| Requirements: | You will need the book Zero Waste Patterns by Birgitta Helmersson, available for purchase at the shop. |
| Instructor: | Beth Paolini |
| Instructor Bio: | Beth is an accomplished seamstress who has taught sewing classes for Mt. Airy Learning Tree. She currently works at the Philadelphia Art Museum and has been doing reproduction sewing & upholstery there since 2005. A patent instructor, she loves walking sewists through the magic of garment construction, helping them build their own handmade wardrobes. |
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