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Anything but Goring: Using the Gored Skirt Style in Garment Designer

Posted on April 11, 2017April 26, 2017 by Stephanie

All the flowers are blooming and the sun is shining outside in sunny San Diego today and I cannot seem to stop wearing winter colors. Time to put a spring in my step and make something bright and summery! After...Read More

April Cochenille Design Challenge

Posted on April 5, 2017April 5, 2017 by cds242

April Cochenille Design Challenge Our April Cochenille Design Challenge will help you keep track of your USB Hasp key! USB Hasp keys are small, easy to tuck away and sometimes feel like they have chameleon-like qualities. Poor little thing; we...Read More

Fabric Inspiration for Garment Designer, Los Angeles Style

Posted on March 25, 2017March 25, 2017 by cds242

It's Garment Designer project time! Earlier this month, I accompanied my advanced design fashion students to Los Angles garment district so that they could source fabrics for their collections. We started downtown in the fabric district and ended up at...Read More

February Design Challenge: Heart Accessory with Garment Designer

Posted on February 22, 2017March 7, 2017 by cds242

For this month's design challenge, I have created a small heart-shaped coin purse via Garment Designer. Nothing gets me in the spirit for Valentine’s Day like some classic Sweetheart Candies. Perhaps not so much the taste of them, rather more the...Read More

Design Inspiration in Historic Costumes, Cochenille Style

Posted on February 10, 2017February 14, 2017 by Susan Lazear

Need some inspiration for your next Garment Designer project? As a fan of fashion history, I love to take photos of garments on exhibit in museums (when it is allowed). Take a look at these two images, and see...Read More