Ep. 63: Brigitte Kock, Variable Seams, on Reinventing Fashion with Modular 3D Printing

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.🎁 Get $5 off your first order at PCBWay: https://jle.vi/pcbway 🎁 Get 3 Months of FREE Premium Perks at OctoEverywhere: https://octoeverywhere.com/welcome?id=podcast 🤫 Get behind the scenes and exclusive content on my Patreon: https://patreon.com/thenextlayer💬 JOIN MY DISCORD: https://jle.vi/tnl-discord🎥 IN THIS EPISODE: 🎥00:00 Introduction01:09 Meet Brigitte Kock: Fashion Designer and 3D Printing Enthusiast01:58 Brigitte's Journey: From Fashion to 3D Printing03:08 The Impact of 3D Printing on Fashion04:29 Customization and Zero Waste in Fashion08:42 Materials and Comfort in 3D Printed Fashion12:16 Brigitte's Favorite Filaments and Brands13:57 Challenges and Innovations in 3D Printing17:32 Printer Preferences and Tips for Printing TPU22:40 Jonathan's Approach to Managing Printers25:05 New Printer Recommendations25:52 Modifying Printers for Specialized Use26:49 Collaborative Content Ideas29:15 Designing the Perfect Fashion Printer32:42 Exploring 3D Modeling Software36:10 Ambitious 3D Printing Projects37:12 Creating Modular Clothing Connections42:49 Challenges and Innovations in 3D Printing45:02 Future of 3D Printed Fashion47:44 Favorite Design Projects55:00 Final Thoughts🔗 CONNECT WITH BRIGITTE: 🔗 👉 Subscribe to Variable Seams: https://www.youtube.com/@VariableSeams👉 Support Variable Seams: https://www.patreon.com/variableseams👉 Variable Seams' website: https://www.variableseams.com/👉 Follow Variable Seams: https://www.instagram.com/variableseams/ | https://www.tiktok.com/@variableseams🛒 RECOMMENDED GEAR: 🛒📍 Complete list of 3D Printing accessories: https://kit.co/jlevi/3d-printing📍 Complete list of my videography gear: https://kit.co/jlevi/content-creation📍My favorite thing to 3D Print: https://jle.vi/multiboard📍My recommended electronics & control boards: https://jle.vi/bigtreetech📍 My favorite 3D printing "accessory": https://jle.vi/magigoo | https://jle.vi/whambam📍 My favorite 3D printing filament: https://jle.vi/polymaker📍 Check out the official TNL merch: https://shop.thenextlayer.com/📍 PLEASE CONSIDER SUPPORTING THE CHANNEL BY SHOPPING USING MY LINKS! FULL LIST CAN BE FOUND AT: https://jle.vi/links