Author: Susan Lazear

Susan Lazear is the owner of Cochenille Design Studio. She oversees the design and development of the software created by the company. She is also a Professor of Fashion at San Diego Mesa College, and she herself is a practitioner of textile arts, as she designs, sews, knits, etc. Susan is also an author of books and articles related to fashion, design and the textile arts.
Understanding ease with the pinch test

The Pinch Test: Understanding Ease in Clothing

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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
Upcycle Project

Up-Cycling and Creativity with Fashion and Garment Designer

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Up-Cycling: From Sweatshirts to Fashion - Getting Sustainable As we all know, the movement for a sustainable world plays a growing importance in our day to day life. As a result, I’m becoming more aware of what I keep, and...Read More

Interesting Garment Designer Pattern Style

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  [caption id="attachment_2794" align="alignleft" width="225"] Inspiration Top used as my starting point for my new Garment Designer pattern.[/caption] It's time to make a pattern!! One of my favorite things in my creative world, is to figure out how to make...Read More