Online Fabric Shopping Resource List in PDF

Posted on June 25, 2021June 25, 2021 by Susan Lazear

This online fabric shopping resource list in PDF is a compilation of lots of explorations over time. With the help of some of our Cochenille users, and Dottie Richey in particular, we have compiled a list to share. Many of...Read More

Shopping for Fabric Online? Here are Some Tips!

Posted on June 24, 2021June 25, 2021 by Susan Lazear

Are you interested in learning some tips for shopping for fabric online? Recently, and particularly because of the pandemic, shopping for fabric online is the new 'norm' in this crazy world. Below we share a list of things to consider...Read More

Mistakes in Design and How to Fix Them

Posted on January 7, 2021April 14, 2021 by cds242

One of my favorite things to do, is to recreate a favorite garment that I've purchased and worn to the point it is showing its age. I'm generally pretty good at doing it, but every now and then, I have...Read More

Garment Designer Top: African Influence

Posted on March 17, 2020April 30, 2020 by Susan Lazear

Recently, I oversaw a project at Mesa College in San Diego, which involved a partnership between our Fashion students, the Mesa African Art collection, and Visions Art Museum in San Diego Liberty Station. There were several aspects to the project,...Read More

Up-Cycling and Creativity with Fashion and Garment Designer

Posted on January 30, 2020April 30, 2020 by Susan Lazear

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