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Upcycled Design Study – From Denim to Dress
A digital transformation using CLO3D — repurposing existing garments into a new form through precise pattern work.
This project explores how discarded garments can be digitally transformed using CLO3D. The final piece — a denim dress — was built by deconstructing a virtual jacket and jeans, then rebuilding the pattern to create a cohesive new silhouette.
This is part of an ongoing exploration of sustainable workflows in fashion using digital-only techniques.
Before
Original digital denim jacket and jeans — the base for transformation.
After
Final upcycled dress — created from repurposed pattern pieces.
2D Pattern Layout
Rebuilt 2D pattern for the dress — arranged, labeled, and simulation-ready.
💡 Key Transformation Steps (to be expanded):
- • Cropped jacket pieces and reused sleeve head
- • Merged pant legs into skirt panels
- • Created new neckline and front placket
- • Developed new facings and hem finishes in CLO3D