Callouts for the image

• Deadstock fabric (main shell)

• Made in Reading (UK)

• Fabric sourced locally

• Pattern efficiency: ~85% (near zero-waste approach)

• Constructed primarily from rectangles; minimal shaping for sleeve cap/armhole.

• Trim: 100% cotton deadstock

• Brand/size label: 100% recycled material
  

Materials

• Main fabric (shell): Deadstock woven textile (printed)

• Colour/print: multi-colour geometric Aztec-style print
  

• Handfeel/weight: to confirm (looks medium-weight with structure)

• Binding + ties: 100% cotton tape/binding (natural/cream)

• Used on: neckline, front opening edges, hem edge (as shown)

• Label: 100% recycled material (brand label + size/care label if separate)

Construction & finishing notes

• Front opening: clean finish with contrast binding; no closure hardware.

• Tie closure: centre-front ties (2 sets visible), secured into binding at front edges.

• Hem: straight cropped hem finished with binding.

• Sleeves: set-in appearance with flare from elbow to hem; sleeve hems finished with binding.

• Seams: standard lockstitch construction; overlock/clean finish inside to confirm.

Pattern / cutting notes (zero-waste direction)

• Layout uses rectangular panels for body + sleeves to reduce waste.

• Minimal shaping only where needed (sleeve cap/armhole curve).

• Target pattern yield: ~85% utilisation (offcut minimised).