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side A of finished recycled cotton canvas pillow (99RH91)

side A of finished recycled cotton canvas pillow (99RH91)

judo pants (00OH56) (L); cutting layout (marker) for judo pants with labels (M); scraps from cutting judo pants (R)

judo pants (00OH56) (L); cutting layout (marker) for judo pants with labels (M); scraps from cutting judo pants (R)

scraps to patch

scraps to patch

zigzag patching video

using selvedge edge to finish seam

detail of zigzag stitching in different widths and lengths over selvedge edge

detail of zigzag stitching in different widths and lengths over selvedge edge

patched scrap front (L); patched scrap back (R)

patched scrap front (L); patched scrap back (R)

scraps to patch

scraps to patch

overlock together

overlock together

zigzag topstitch

zigzag topstitch

patched scrap

patched scrap

cutting and using selvedge

single needle stitching

patched scrap front (L); patched scrap back (R)

patched scrap front (L); patched scrap back (R)

two patched scraps

two patched scraps

cutting while overlocking

ironing curved seam

using different top and bottom thread colors

patched scrap (L); scraps to patch (R)

patched scrap (L); scraps to patch (R)

cutting while overlocking

patched scrap and top-stitched (L); scraps to patch (R)

patched scrap and top-stitched (L); scraps to patch (R)

cutting

patched scrap after cutting

patched scrap after cutting

making panel larger than pattern

scraps to patch (L); patched scrap (R)

scraps to patch (L); patched scrap (R)

composition

composition

adding to composition

adding to composition

adding to composition

adding to composition

adding to composition

adding to composition

adding to composition

adding to composition

adding to composition

cutting slight curve

overlocking curve

ironing curved seam

finished panel

finished panel

layout and drawing pattern

finished and cut patched panel

finished and cut patched panel

leftover scraps from cutting one side (L); patching other side using leftovers (R)

leftover scraps from cutting one side (L); patching other side using leftovers (R)

when to sew a curve

sewing a curve using overlock

finished panel using leftovers (L); back side of finished panel (R)

finished panel using leftovers (L); back side of finished panel (R)

finished panels for both sides

finished panels for both sides

side B of finished recycled cotton canvas pillow (99RH91)

side B of finished recycled cotton canvas pillow (99RH91)

zero waste patchwork
2025–ongoing
Los Angeles, CA