Cropped Shirt - Zero Waste - PDF Sewing Pattern

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.

Size Chart

This pattern comes in 2 size ranges. Due to the zero waste nature of the pattern each size has slightly different variations in the design.

This Pattern comes in two sizes which are currently sold separately. Choose your size ONE or TWO.

See Size Chart for Measurements

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.

This is an oversized cropped shirt made using Zero Waste Pattern Cutting. It has a dropped shoulder, neck band and button front closure. Length of bodice is easily adjustable to your preference. The width of the garment is variable depending on the fabric width you use. Comes with 2 simple hack options.

Techniques Used

Button holes.

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.

Fabric Type

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

Fabric required: 90cm / 35 1/2 inches (approx. 1 yard)

Size Two

Recommended Width: 135cm - 155cm / 53 - 61 inches

Fabric required: 100cm / 39 1/2 inches (approx. 1.1 yard)

Notions

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.

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Sewing Resources:

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