Cutting Waste, Creating Wonky – Exhibition

Cutting Waste, Creating Wonky explores the beauty of imperfection in fashion by presenting garments that challenge conventional design and pattern-cutting techniques. Reimagining traditional methods, the exhibition emphasizes fabric-efficient clothing, turning irregularities into positive design features to reduce fashion waste.

By altering grainlines and embracing unconventional pattern cuts, Cutting Waste, Creating Wonky pushes the boundaries of garment construction, blending experimental design with wearability. The exhibition showcases how innovative approaches can transform our understanding of fashion and sustainability.

Dr. Claire Evans, Senior Lecturer in Fashion at the University of Huddersfield, began her career in the 1990s designing garments in Moldgreen, Huddersfield. This exhibition traces her journey from traditional fashion to radical, waste-conscious design. Featuring pieces from her original fashion line alongside jersey cotton skirts that explore challenging fabric-efficient approaches, Cutting Waste, Creating Wonky celebrates creative resistance and responsible fashion innovation.

The exhibitions runs from Saturday 1st June to Saturday 28th June at the Tolson Museum.

Opening times are:

Saturday & Sundays 12pm – 4pm & Monday 11am – 5pm

This event is part of the WOVEN community programme.

Free to attend. No booking required.