In this episode, we are joined by Brigitte Kock (@variableseams). Brought to you by PCBWay (https://jle.vi/pcbway) and OctoEverywhere (https://octoeverywhere.com/welcome?id=podcast).

Brigitte Kock is a London-based fashion designer, maker, and the creative force behind Variable Seams. Brigitte is on a mission to rethink fashion by turning everyday filament-based 3D printing into a tool for creating modular, repairable garments—think LEGO for fashion!

In this episode, we dive into how Brigitte's journey in digital fabrication, and how she blends 3D printing, mathematics, and creative problem-solving to design custom wearables with simple tools.

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00:00 Introduction

01:09 Meet Brigitte Kock: Fashion Designer and 3D Printing Enthusiast

01:58 Brigitte's Journey: From Fashion to 3D Printing

03:08 The Impact of 3D Printing on Fashion

04:29 Customization and Zero Waste in Fashion

08:42 Materials and Comfort in 3D Printed Fashion

12:16 Brigitte's Favorite Filaments and Brands

13:57 Challenges and Innovations in 3D Printing

17:32 Printer Preferences and Tips for Printing TPU

22:40 Jonathan's Approach to Managing Printers

25:05 New Printer Recommendations

25:52 Modifying Printers for Specialized Use

26:49 Collaborative Content Ideas

29:15 Designing the Perfect Fashion Printer

32:42 Exploring 3D Modeling Software

36:10 Ambitious 3D Printing Projects

37:12 Creating Modular Clothing Connections

42:49 Challenges and Innovations in 3D Printing

45:02 Future of 3D Printed Fashion

47:44 Favorite Design Projects

55:00 Final Thoughts

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