Birgitta Helmersson ZW Block Pant PDF

Buy the ZW Block Pant sewing pattern from Birgitta Helmersson. This is a zero waste pattern which comes in 10 sizes. It has an attached waistband with inserted elastic and front pleats for a slightly tailored look. There is a feature seam line on the back legs. The side seams sit slightly to the front. There are concealed in-seam pockets at the front and patch pockets at the back. This pattern also comes with a hack option: a skirt with patch pockets and an elasticated waist.

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 large pattern pieces are required. Instead of using full scale paper pattern pieces, you draw your pattern directly onto your fabric with the aid of a cutting plan and small templates. This method has several advantages:

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 leftover 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 which is super easy for beginners to understand.

3. Less fabric and paper waste!

NOTE: With the exception of some small templates, this zero waste pattern has no pattern pieces. You will draw the pattern directly onto your fabric by following the step-by-step instructions in the pattern booklet and using small templates which you can print easily on your home printer.

This sewing pattern is available to buy in the following format:

– PDF (available to download immediately after purchase). What is a PDF?

Suggested fabrics: Woven fabrics. Medium-heavy weight woven cotton and linen, light-mid weight denim, light-mid weight wool.

Fabric requirements: 

Recommended widths: 140 - 155 cm (55" - 61").

Fabric usage: 130 - 190 cm (51" - 75").

Sizing: XS - 6XL (approx. UK 6 - 30/32, based on our standardised size chart). Please also check the designer's size chart and finished garment measurements.

Each size has a separate cutting plan booklet with detailed measurements and templates.

Notions: 5 cm (2") wide elastic for the waistband; 3 cm (1.2") wide contrast bias binding strip to finish the inside of the waistband; sizes 3XL-6XL may require an additional contrast panel to add to the pocket bag pieces for extra length (will depend on fabric width).

Additional tools: Chalk or dissolvable pen; large right angle ruler and/or long straight ruler.

PDF pattern includes: Instructions; A4/US letter print-at-home templates (2-3 pages for each size). With the exception of some small templates, this zero waste pattern has no pattern pieces.

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