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SUMMARY:Webinar: Understanding Fit Preferences
DESCRIPTION:Friday\, May 8th\, 2026\, 9 a.m.\nWeb-138 \nFit Preference Example\n\nLearn techniques and measurements that will help you to understand how you like your clothing to fit. There is magic to the knowledge in that it will guide you to creating clothing (sewn/knit/otherwise) that you are comfortable wearing. No more surprises. Whether you are creating your own patterns with Garment Designer\, drafting by hand\, or are altering commercial patterns\, knowing your fit preferences will help you make wise decisions. Handouts include a worksheet for your reference. \nTo purchase this webinar\, click here. \n>> \nIf you sign up\, please check your SPAM folder for the webinar invitation as often browsers divert our emails there (due to an attachment and URL link).    \nNo Need to be Present Live! \nWe’ve listened to your feedback and will have the webinars available to review for attendees who sign up prior to the scheduled webinar but are unable to attend at that time. The video will be completely unedited\, directly from the webinar meeting. It will be available for two weeks after the webinar is hosted.You must sign up prior to the scheduled date. \n\nWhat do you get with a Webinar?:\nOnline webinar (60 – 70 minutes) (or access to the recording if you can’t attend)\nHandout in Advance\nAccess for two weeks after the webinar to review the video\nPDF of the Powerpoint lecture (for personal use)\n15% discount code for Cochenille Products (excluding software upgrades)\n\nWebinars need a minimum of three participants to host. If we do not meet this minimum\, the webinar will be canceled two days prior\, so be sure to register early. \nAfter registration\, we will email you with the webinar invite and handout\, one day prior to the scheduled time. \n
URL:https://www.cochenille.com/event/webinar-understanding-fit-preferences-2/
LOCATION:Zoom
CATEGORIES:Online Class,Webinars
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Tijuana:20260513T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Tijuana:20260513T103000
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SUMMARY:Webinar: Pants Workshop
DESCRIPTION:Pants Workshop\nWednesday\, May 13th\, 2026 at 9 a.m. PT \nWeb-102B \nFitting Points for Pant patterns\nThis webinar focuses on recognizing pant fit issues\, and how to solve them with pattern making. Learn how to read the wrinkles or stress folds\, and what to do to correct them. After we have viewed the various pattern alterations\, we will have Fit Expert Lorraine Henry join us. For those who have taken the Pants\, Pants – Measuring and Working Towards a Better Fit\, you can submit photos of your muslin in advance of this meeting for analysis by Lorraine. (up to 8 students) Then\, we will spend the second part of the webinar reviewing the images submitted and discussing the appropriate solution. Problems and resolutions will be discussed. For those of you have not taken the prior webinar\, you can still sign up to learn about pattern alterations\, and observe real-people fit critiques. \nTo sign up\, click here. \nNote to Past Webinar Folk: The number of critiques possible is limited due to time constraints. Sign up quickly! \nStudents Submitting Photos: (You must have taken Pants\, Pants webinar) \nPlease register and email Susan as soon as possible\, as there is a maximum number we can accept for analysis. \nYou will receive a Fit Analysis worksheet in advance of the webinar to complete. You will also be asked to take a front\, back\, and side view photo of their muslin pant to submit in four days prior to the Workshop webinar if you want feedback. \n  \n>>  \nIf you sign up\, please check your SPAM folder for the webinar invitation as often browsers divert our emails there (due to an attachment and URL link).    \n>>> \nNo Need to be Present Live! \nWe’ve listened to your feedback and will have the webinars available to review for attendees who sign up prior to the scheduled webinar but are unable to attend at that time. The video will be completely unedited\, directly from the webinar meeting. It will be available for two weeks after the webinar is hosted. \nWhat do you get with a Webinar?: \nOnline webinar (60 – 70 minutes) (or access to the recording if you can’t attend) \n\nHandout in Advance\nAccess for two weeks after the webinar to review the video\nPDF of the PowerPoint lecture (for personal use)\n15% discount code for Cochenille Products (excluding software upgrades\, Retreats/Workshops and webinars)\nWebinars need a minimum of three participants to host. If we do not meet this minimum\, the webinar will be canceled two days prior\, so be sure to register early.\n\nAfter registration\, we will email you with the webinar invite and handout\, one day prior to the scheduled time. Following the webinar\, you will receive a link to the video recording and a PDF copy of the PowerPoint. \n
URL:https://www.cochenille.com/event/webinar-pants-workshop/
LOCATION:Zoom
CATEGORIES:Online Class,Webinars
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Tijuana:20260520T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Tijuana:20260520T103000
DTSTAMP:20260506T085115
CREATED:20230812T184737Z
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SUMMARY:Webinar: Woven Fabric Garment\, Progressive Fit Series #2
DESCRIPTION:Woven Garment\, Progressive Fit and Learning  \nWednesday\, May 20th\, 2026. At 9 a.m. \nWeb-171 \nPurchase by clicking here. \n \n \nThe Progressive Design and Fit webinars are designed to aid users in the following way: \n\nTaking accurate measurements\nChoosing the right fabric\nBuilding a Pattern in Garment Designer\nUsing a reference garment\nTesting Fit and the accuracy of your measurement\nSewing Techniques.\n\nAs we progress through the series you will add more measurements and test greater levels of fit according to the garment style. \nThis second webinar focuses on creating two Basic Woven Fabric Tops; one without a dart and one with a side seam bust dart. We will five body measurements to the 10 we took for a T-shirt top with the focus on the bust apex/dart. If you missed the first webinar\, it is not a problem\, you can still gain important knowledge from this webinar full explanations are given. \nWe are choosing to create a dartless and a darted top so that you can see how the two styles differ in ease and armhole depth. Once again\, you will use reference garments to gain basic knowledge. \nYou will see the basic process of measuring reference garments\, drafting the patterns in Garment Designer\, printing and assembling the pattern and then creating a test garment. We will compare dartless top to a darted one. \n>>> \nNo Need to be Present Live! \nWe’ve listened to your feedback and will have the webinars available to review for attendees who sign up prior to the scheduled webinar but are unable to attend at that time. The video will be completely unedited\, directly from the webinar meeting. It will be available for two weeks after the webinar is hosted. You must sign up prior to the scheduled date. \nWhat do you get with a Webinar?: \nOnline webinar (60 – 70 minutes) (or access to the recording if you can’t attend) \n\nHandout in Advance\nAccess for two weeks after the webinar to review the video\nPDF of the Powerpoint lecture (for personal use)\n15% discount code for Cochenille Products (excluding software upgrades)\nWebinars need a minimum of three participants to host. If we do not meet this minimum\, the webinar will be canceled two days prior\, so be sure to register early.\n\nAfter registration\, we will email you with the webinar invite and handout\, one day prior to the scheduled time. \n\n
URL:https://www.cochenille.com/event/webinar-woven-fabric-garment-progressive-design-and-fit/
LOCATION:Zoom
CATEGORIES:Online Class,Webinars
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Tijuana:20260526T080000
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SUMMARY:Cochenille Retreat: Fashion\, Textiles\, and Silk Painting in France
DESCRIPTION:Fashion\, Textiles\, and Silk Painting in France\nMay 26th – June 5th\, 2026\nLyon and Burgundy\, France\n$1800 \nSilk Painting in Burgundy\n\n  \nThis year we are combining our days of exploring Lyon with days of textile and garment design and Silk Painting in Burgundy with textile artist Nadja Lancelot. \nOur France retreat will begin in Burgundy where we will embark on a magical time with artist Nadja Lancelot\, creating various fabrics using a variety of textile art techniques on silk. Cochenille’s Susan Lazear will also host some workshops in Burgundy. We will explore the area and enjoy the best of French cuisine. \nThen\, we move on to Lyon where we will explore its deep silk and textile heritage. We will have a variety of appointments and excursions. Of course\, we cannot help but enjoy the cuisine\, as Lyon is France’s leading culinary capital.   \nIf you are new to design\, fear not\, we will guide you along. \nDownload our Retreat flyer to see all the amazing activities we have planned. Here is a link to the Retreat Flyer\, and one to the Registration form. \nPlease view the flyer to determine the outline of the retreat. \nThe deposit for the Retreat is $500.00 You may pay this via this product link\, Zelle\, Venmo\, or you can send a check by mail. (see the Registration form for info). \nThe balance of $1300 will be due on April 15\, 2026. \n
URL:https://www.cochenille.com/event/cochenille-retreat-fashion-textiles-and-silk-painting-in-france/
LOCATION:Lyon\, France\, Lyon\, France
CATEGORIES:Retreats & Workshops
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DTEND;TZID=America/Tijuana:20260816T170000
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SUMMARY:Convergence 2026\, New Orleans\, LA. August 13 - 16\, 2026
DESCRIPTION:Cochenille Design Studio and Susan Lazear will be at Convergence this coming summer in New Orleans\, LA. We will have a booth during the vending days\, and Susan is actively teaching lectures\, seminars\, and workshops. \nConvergence 2026\nBoth Susan and Dottie will be in the booth during the conference. \nSusan is teaching at Convergence.  Go here to see  the full slate of classes. \nHere are video links for a preview discussion of Susan’s Classes. Several instructors are featured in each video \n\nS-RA1033 Inspiration and Garment Design with Handwoven Fabrics – Watch Sneak Peek\nSS-RP039 Creating Patterns for Simple Styles Using Body Proportions – Watch Sneak Peek – FULL – Wait List Available\nS-FA1065 How Body Measurements Impact Your Clothing Pattern – Watch Sneak Peek\nS-FA2066 From Pinterest to Pattern – Watch Sneak Peek\nS-SP3102 Road Trip: Intro to Digital Print Design – Watch Sneak Peek\n\n  \n  \n
URL:https://www.cochenille.com/event/convergence-2026-new-orleans-la-august-13-16-2026/
CATEGORIES:Conferences & Shows
ORGANIZER;CN="Handweavers%20Guild%20of%20America":MAILTO:hga@weavespindye.org
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SUMMARY:New Mexico Garment Designer Retreat 2026
DESCRIPTION:From Fabric/Yarn to Garment\nGarment Designer Retreat\nAugust 21st – 25th\, 2026\nCimarron\, New Mexico \n$420.00 \nThe Casa\, site of your 2025 Design Retreat.\nWe are continuing our tradition of truly retreating in an amazing location and spending focused time with Garment Designer. So\, we return to Cimarron\, New Mexico and the 100-year-old inn we have grown to love. \nSkill Level: All you really need is computer comfort and some sewing experience. It is advisable to get the software in advance and have experimented with it a bit\, but even this is not critical.  Those with more advanced Garment Designer Skills will simply work at a higher and faster level. \nWe are continuing our tradition of truly retreating in an amazing location and spending focused time with Garment Designer software for pattern making. So\, we return to Cimarron\, New Mexico and the 100+ year-old inn we have grown to love. \nThis year our theme is called ‘From Fabric/Yarn to Garment’. The focus of the retreat is to walk you through the design process of translating your chosen fabrics or yarns to a garment (and pattern) that suits the fabric and your figure. \nStudents will be asked to bring two to four different fabrics or yarn swatches\, each with a different hand and weight. These can be commercial fabrics\, handwoven\, hand knit\, machine knit or crochet swatches. \nFrom Fabric through the Design Process to Pattern\nWe will begin with an overview of fabrics and the role they play in your design. Susan will have samples for you to see and touch\, and together we will determine how those fabrics are going to play a role in decisions made for garment design and Garment Designer pattern work. \nAfter a brief figure analysis exercise\,  you will combine those results with the knowledge you gained from the fabric exercise and begin to plan the perfect garment. Students will choose an inspiration (from online or other)\, and using their personal measurements\, sketch and plan a garment. The last step will be to build the pattern in Garment Designer and if there is time\,  test the results. \nYou will repeat the process for a second garment using a different fabric. In addition\, you will learn how to modify a pattern you have created for a one fabric to work with a different type of fabric that has its own unique characteristic. \nThe skills you learn in this workshop will serve you well for future projects. You will be better equipped to know how your fabric plays a role in the styles you choose. You will also be more familiar with the process one goes through in garment and pattern development. \nYou will love learning more about the abilities of Garment Designer. In addition to the hands-on workshop\, moving from project to project\, there will be lots of talk on design\, creativity\, etc. You will be free to work into the wee hours of the night\, as we have taken over an area of the Inn. We do take a partial day to explore the city of Taos for its fashion\, fabric and yarn. There is lots of inspiration there. \nHere is the flyer for the Retreat (which includes the re. \nHere is the registration form.\nSpace is limited. You can submit the form via email or mail\, and pay for the Retreat here in our Shopify store or by Zelle\, Venmo\, or check. \nClick here to go to our web store to sign up \n
URL:https://www.cochenille.com/event/new-mexico-garment-designer-retreat-2026/
LOCATION:Casa Del Gavilan\, Cimarron\, NM\, 87714\, United States
CATEGORIES:Retreats & Workshops
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Tijuana:20261008T080000
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SUMMARY:Italy Fashion\, Craft and Food Retreat 2026
DESCRIPTION:Italy Fashion\, Craft\, and Food Retreat\nVerona\, Italy\nOctober 8-18th\, 2026 \n \n  \nItaly Fashion\, Craft\, and Food Retreat\nVerona\, Italy\nOctober 8-18th\, 2026 \nSusan has been going to Verona since 2007 and she now lives there half-time. She has developed a sense for Italian fashion\, food\, and lifestyle. She has also established contacts with various artists\, designers\, stores\, museums\, and food-related businesses. \nThis year\, our 2026 retreat\, centered in Verona\, will include day-trips to Venice and Vicenza. The Retreat will begin at dinner time on October 8th (the day of arrival) and ends the morning of October 18th with a farewell coffee/brunch. \nMaximum group size is 7/8 persons. \nFashion\, Crafts\, Food… \nThis year\, we are continuing our emphasis on mini-workshops; some with locals and some with Susan. Topics will revolve around hand-techniques with fiber art\, garment and pattern design\, sustainability\, idea shopping\, and more. In addition\, we will have fashion appointments that include visits to artisans\, fabric and yarn stores\, designers\, and a knitting mill. There will be two out-of-town trips. As always\, we will also take a trip to Venice to explore its sights and activities related to fashion. We will also attend an event called Abilmente (the Salon of Creative Ideas) which is in Vicenza and features exhibits\, workshops\, and vendors. We are leaving the last Saturday free for you to choose what you want to do\, whether it be shopping or visiting yet another city outside of Verona. \nPlease download the trip brochure and registration form at the following link for further details:\nRetreat Flyer : www.cochenille.com/Workshops/ItalyFashionRetreat_2026.pdf \nRegistration Form:  www.cochenille.com/Workshops/Registration_Italy_2026.pdf \nThe total cost of this retreat is $1800.00. \nA deposit of $500 will be required to hold your place. Please email your completed Registration form to susan@cochenille.com.  Then\, send an original to the address on the form. We require original signatures and initials.  Click here to sign up for the retreat and pay your deposit of $500 to secure your spot. \nYou may pay your deposit here at our store\, or by Zelle\, Venmo\, or mail a check to Cochenille. Of course\, we prefer Zelle or Venmo (with a bank link) due to credit card fees. See instructions on the registration form. For Zelle and Venmo\, please email Susan for the info to use for payment. \nThe balance of $1300 will be due 7/15/26. \n  \nFelt Class with Lisbeth Wahl in Wine Country outside of Verona.\nWe spend a day in Venice\, Italy each retreat.\n
URL:https://www.cochenille.com/event/italy-fashion-craft-and-food-retreat-2026/
LOCATION:Verona\, Italy\, Verona\, Verona\, Italy
CATEGORIES:Retreats & Workshops
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