#98: Zero Waste Patterns Book with Birgitta Helmersson

Want to hear about an exciting new development in zero waste sewing? ZW designer Birgitta Helmersson has written an incredible new book that presents a fresh approach to making your own clothes with minimal waste. Birgitta is back on the podcast to tell us all about it, plus she shares tips on using second hand linens for ZW garment projects. Support the podcast over on Patreon ! Image credit: Emli Bendixon Discover designer Birgitta Helmersson’s clothing and sewing patterns on her website , and over on Instagram @birgittahelmersson . Listen to Birgitta’s previous appearances on CYT: Episode 54: A Journey to Zero Waste with Birgitta Helmersson Episode 55: The Challenges of Zero Waste Design with Birgitta Helmersson Find out more about Birgitta’s ‘Zero Waste Patterns’ book , including links for where to buy it in different parts of the world. ZW pattern designer Liz Haywood wrote a fantastic review of Birgitta’s book . Liz’s version of the vintage shirt is incredible! The Zero Waste Design Collective is an amazing resource to explore what’s happening in the world of ZW more broadly.