material lends uniqueness to the design. The plaid trousers
and navy blue blazers were deconstructed and then reconstructed, with careful pattern cutting to avoid waste
(Table 4).
Analysis of sustainable practice and design: The design
uses the panels of plaid fabric and end-of-roll tulle in a novel
way with a play of lines to create an interesting effect. The
zero-waste pattern cutting technique off sustainable design
has been followed well to eliminate waste, and the uniform
clothes have been deconstructed and then upcycled into the
trendy outfit (Table 5).
Analysis of sustainable practice and design: The design
uses lacing on the skirt and top to create a unique effect, with
a combination of all the deconstructed fabrics available from
the school uniform skirt, blazer, and trouser. The fabrics
were blends that were combined with laser-cut fabric leftover from a previous collection made by the student. Owing
to the limited size of the deconstructed textiles, the
patternmaking, and layout for cutting were challenging
tasks, achieved without leaving any waste (Table 6).
4 Analysis
Sustainability education emphasizes knowledge that is
practical, applicable, and inclusive, aimed at achieving sustainable communities. Incorporating sustainable practices in
fashion design reinforces the concept of environmental
responsibility.
The study was conducted to address the central question
for educators about what to teach and how to engage students in sustainability-oriented design practice. As a design
discipline, it is imperative to link theory with practice and
industry application, and this study provided the intellectual
thrust to the students to take this subject seriously and
develop the required skillset for undertaking future
Table 3 Details of design #3
Designer
Aliya Alfaour
Project
“Farfalla”
Year of
production
2018
Design
concept
The design captures the shape of the
butterfly in this jumpsuit with a long
flowing vest
Material
used
The materials used are from pre-owned
garments, end-of-roll fabric, 3d flowers
created with surplus fabric, Swarovski
beads
Sustainable
techniques
used
Zero-waste and upcycling
Table 4 Details of design #4
Designer
Samreen Kazi
Project
“Architectural Plaid”
Year of
production
2018
Design
concept
The design is inspired by architectural
shapes and cuts as well as the funky/edgy
style of designers Vivienne Westwood and
Jacquemus; trendy fitted pants with a
fringed hemline and tube top with draped
panel
Material
used
The materials used are plaid uniform
trousers, laser-cut leftover textile, blue
school blazer
Sustainable
techniques
used
Zero-waste and upcycling
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and navy blue blazers were deconstructed and then reconstructed, with careful pattern cutting to avoid waste
(Table 4).
Analysis of sustainable practice and design: The design
uses the panels of plaid fabric and end-of-roll tulle in a novel
way with a play of lines to create an interesting effect. The
zero-waste pattern cutting technique off sustainable design
has been followed well to eliminate waste, and the uniform
clothes have been deconstructed and then upcycled into the
trendy outfit (Table 5).
Analysis of sustainable practice and design: The design
uses lacing on the skirt and top to create a unique effect, with
a combination of all the deconstructed fabrics available from
the school uniform skirt, blazer, and trouser. The fabrics
were blends that were combined with laser-cut fabric leftover from a previous collection made by the student. Owing
to the limited size of the deconstructed textiles, the
patternmaking, and layout for cutting were challenging
tasks, achieved without leaving any waste (Table 6).
4 Analysis
Sustainability education emphasizes knowledge that is
practical, applicable, and inclusive, aimed at achieving sustainable communities. Incorporating sustainable practices in
fashion design reinforces the concept of environmental
responsibility.
The study was conducted to address the central question
for educators about what to teach and how to engage students in sustainability-oriented design practice. As a design
discipline, it is imperative to link theory with practice and
industry application, and this study provided the intellectual
thrust to the students to take this subject seriously and
develop the required skillset for undertaking future
Table 3 Details of design #3
Designer
Aliya Alfaour
Project
“Farfalla”
Year of
production
2018
Design
concept
The design captures the shape of the
butterfly in this jumpsuit with a long
flowing vest
Material
used
The materials used are from pre-owned
garments, end-of-roll fabric, 3d flowers
created with surplus fabric, Swarovski
beads
Sustainable
techniques
used
Zero-waste and upcycling
Table 4 Details of design #4
Designer
Samreen Kazi
Project
“Architectural Plaid”
Year of
production
2018
Design
concept
The design is inspired by architectural
shapes and cuts as well as the funky/edgy
style of designers Vivienne Westwood and
Jacquemus; trendy fitted pants with a
fringed hemline and tube top with draped
panel
Material
used
The materials used are plaid uniform
trousers, laser-cut leftover textile, blue
school blazer
Sustainable
techniques
used
Zero-waste and upcycling
Experimental Sustainable Practices in Fashion Education
99