zero-waste design is a concept that, although has been prevalent for many years, is increasingly being integrated into production. zero-waste design is used through multiple industries but is very applicable in developing patterns for garments. the concept of zero-waste pattern making is designing the pattern for a garment so that when the textile is cut, there is no extra fabric going to waste. this means the pattern pieces for a garment fit together like puzzle pieces in order to use the entire amount of fabric provided, creating no waste in this step of production.