Cochenille Design Studio

At some point, while knitting a pattern by hand or machine, many knitters pause and ask themself, “why am I making someone else’s pattern? You let your thoughts wander.. will

Did you know that April is National Serger month? For those who own a serger, you should celebrate with your serger by creating a new garment that utilizes the use

Creating a compelling color story for fashion often relies on traditional palettes and seasonal trends. However, embracing non-traditional methods can lead to unique and innovative designs that stand out in

Upcycling clothing isn’t just a trend—it’s a creative, sustainable way to breathe new life into garments that would otherwise gather dust or end up in landfill. Whether you’re a total

In my blog entry of November 17, 2025 (Pattern and Clothing Design with Variations on a Theme), I discussed how to create base clothing patterns using Garment Designer software (or

The Theory of Base Patterns In the world of music, many composers developed a song based on a musical phrase or motif, and then they varied it as the song