Micro-credential: Zero waste pattern modelling and cutting
Thematic pathway: Sustainability tools for assessing textile products
Part of module: Sustainable Textile Engineering
EQF level: 4
ECVET credits: 1
Learning methods and duration: Approximately 25 hours independent online self-studies, including materials, videos, quizzes and tests.
Assessment methods:
- Initial assesment (quiz)
- Formative assessments (quizzes)
- Summative assessment (quiz)
General objective: The learner will be introduced to:
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Principles of redesign, reducing waste, and extending the lifecycle of materials.
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Learning about zero-waste garment cutting methods in the industry and boutiques.
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An innovative approach that minimizes fabric waste and promotes sustainability in fashion.
Start and end dates: 14 Sept 2026 - 23 April 2027
Responsible institution: Šolski Center Celje (Slovenia), Obrtničko učilište (Croatia), Klaipeda Technology Training Centre (Lithuania)
Contact: Mateja Logar, email: mateja.logar@sc-celje.si
Learning outcomes
Knowledge
After the completion of this module, learners will:
- Explain the meaning and advantages of zero waste design in fashion.
- Describe the difference between craftsman and industrial clothing construction.
- Recognize cutting techniques that minimize fabric waste.
Skills
After the completion of this module, learners will be able to:
- Develop a clothing item using slow fashion principles.
- Analyze textile materials and cutting limitations.
- Apply patterns that maximize material usage.
Competences
After the completion of this module, learners will:
- Execute zero waste design principles in clothing creation.
- Demonstrate zero waste construction of clothing item.
- Evaluate the effectiveness of patterns in terms of sustainability.
