HUGO Top & Skirt – DIY Zero Waste Sewing Tutorial by MILCH (EN + DE))

Transform a single men’s shirt into a versatile zero-waste piece! With the MILCH sewing tutorial for HUGO, you can easily sew this ingenious upcycled garment yourself at home.

HUGO is a true quick-change artist: it can be worn as a stylish top or a chic skirt. And the best part? If you combine two HUGOs, you can even create a beautiful dress! The pattern is designed as a “One Size Fits All” piece, making it incredibly easy and accessible. We are providing this pattern as an OPEN DESIGN – let’s get started!

WHAT MAKES HUGO SPECIAL:

• 100% Zero Waste design made from just 1 men’s shirt (upcycling)
• 2-in-1 magic: Can be worn as either a top or a skirt
• Combine 2 HUGOs to create a stunning dress
• One Size Fits All – no complicated sizing adjustments needed
• Provided as an Open Design to support the DIY community

REQUIRED MATERIALS:

• 1 large men’s shirt
• Scissors
• Paper
• Sewing machine

WHAT YOU GET:

• A downloadable PDF via email, available in English
• Illustrated step-by-step cutting and sewing instructions
• Simple guidance on how to prepare the material and sew the pieces together

WHO IS HUGO FOR?
For anyone who loves sustainable fashion and zero-waste concepts. You don’t need to be a sewing pro – if you can manage to sew straight seams on a sewing machine, you are ready to go! We would absolutely love to see pictures of your finished HUGOs!

COPYRIGHT:
We provide this pattern as OPEN DESIGN! However, as always, our sewing tutorials and the MILCH design are provided under a Creative Commons license. Using the tutorial and the design for commercial purposes is not permitted. THANK YOU!

Have fun sewing, dear #HOSENHELDIN!

MILCH is an upcycling design label founded in Vienna in 1998 by Clôd Baumgartner and her team. Until 2019, we lovingly transformed worn men’s suit trousers, shirts, and jeans into contemporary fashion, selling them in 30 stores, including our own at Vienna’s Yppenplatz. Our designs have won numerous awards and have been featured in international exhibitions, shows, and museums. Today, we exclusively pass on our accumulated upcycling knowledge in the form of DIY sewing tutorials and workshops – for a creative #lesswaste lifestyle. (For workshop bookings with Clôd, please contact post@milch.tm).

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