Category: Birgitta Helmersson

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The Bob Pants are Back

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The Bob Pants are Back

Hello, I’m back with a new pair of black pants. But isn’t there something more interesting to make than a pair of black pants? Probably, but these are Style Arc's “Bob Pants”, which are pretty cool (well, IMO). Yes, I have a good selection of black pants, but these are a welcome addition with such [...]

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Birgitta Helmersson’s Zero Waste Tie-Top

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Birgitta Helmersson’s Zero Waste Tie-Top

I recently finished my first Birgitta Helmersson design. This, as stated in the title, is a zero-waste pattern. Before discussing my garment, I want to review the philosophy (as I see it) behind zero-waste design. What Exactly Is a Zero-Waste Design? I Think There Are Two Types. One type of Zero Waste is using fabric [...]