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The study entitled �Reuse of Boutique Waste in making One piece Dresses� was carried out in Ambala and Ludhiana city. An interview schedule was prepared for the purpose of collection of data related to the utilization of boutique waste from hundred respondents through purposive random sampling technique. The problems studied focuses on how left over fabric from boutiques considered as waste can be best managed to prevent the problems that waste causes to the environment and heath related issues. The study introduces the outcome of the utilization of the fabric from boutique in such a way so that it will reuse the waste fabric. Moreover, the study focused mainly on identifying waste fabrics that could produce apparel and utility items. In this context, waste fabrics included pieces of cotton, silk, blends of cotton fabrics from the boutiques and old clothes that are no more of use to their owners. The waste fabrics were used for making one piece dresses. In addition to it, the process related to the manufacturing of fashion products from waste also took place. The development of designs was done. After that, the selection of the most preferred designs and least preferred designs was done. On the basis of the preferences of respondents, the sourcing was done to collect the fabric waste for further construction of one piece dresses. Thus, the products created from the waste were liked by most of the respondents. The designed items fulfill the fashion and satisfy consumer�s need for variety was mentioned by most of the respondents.