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ZERO WASTE SEWING: 16 PROJECTS TO MAKE, WEAR AND ENJOY

By Elizabeth M Haywood (Cootala Press 2020) Review by Robyn Rosenfeldt

This practical manual by Elizabeth Haywood is a great introduction to the world of zero-waste sewing. Zero-waste sewing is making clothes without wasting any fabric. The pattern pieces are designed to completely fit within the dimensions of the fabric; there are no offcuts and no waste. It’s an inherent practise for traditional clothing where

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