Webinar: Project Blouse: Start to Finish. *** New

Saturday, November 21st 2 pm PT Let’s Make a Blouse will feature the development of a woven fabric blouse. It will cover design considerations, fabric choice, appropriate styles in Garment Designer, the sequence of steps in building the bodice and sleeve...Read More

Webinar: Creative Facing Alternatives

Are you tired of using the standard facing? Why not explore some alternatives to facings as gleaned by paying attention to designer clothing. Susan will share multiple images of garments that she has collected in her travels and discuss not...Read More
Understanding ease with the pinch test

The Pinch Test: Understanding Ease in Clothing

The Pinch Test: The Key to Understanding Fit in Clothing By Susan Lazear Sometimes the simplest things in life are the ones we don’t easily see. I would say this is true with sewers and knitters, and crocheters when it...Read More

STITCHES SoCal 2019

STITCHES SoCal 2019 SAVE THE DATE! Cochenille Design Studio will be vending and hosting classes at STITCHES November 14-17, 2019, Pasadena, CA. Cochenille will be hosting live demonstrations in the booth and we will have an array of show specials....Read More