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SUMMARY:Webinar: Walking Tour of Garment Designer
DESCRIPTION:Walking Tour of Garment Designer\n\nSaturday\, August 8th\, 2026.  2 p.m. \nWeb-128\nClick here to register \n \nTake a tour of Garment Designer with Susan Lazear as your tour guide! Susan will show you Garment Designer’s main attractions as well as help you discover destinations you may not have known existed. This tour will help seasoned travelers and new tourists explore Cochenille’s pattern making software. So join us as we walk through functions and menus of Garment Designer and share additional tips\, short-cuts\, help sheets\, and functions. We expect there will be a lot of ‘ah ha’ moments. Join us to see what the software can do\, or to gain a fuller use of your software. \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  \n  \n
URL:https://www.cochenille.com/event/webinar-walking-tour-of-garment-designer-5/
LOCATION:Zoom
CATEGORIES:Online Class,Webinars
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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:Webinar: Designing Accessories and More... with Garment Designer
DESCRIPTION:Designing Accessories and More… with Garment Designer\n\nTuesday\, August 18th\, 2026\, 2 p.m. \nWeb-169\nClick here to register \nDesigning a Beret hat with Garment Designer\nEveryone loves to wear knits. They are easy to work with\, quick to sew\, and comfortable to wear. \nThis webinar will focus on a discussion of the most popular knit fabrics and the characteristics of each. You will learn how to choose a knit for a specific end use and how to adjust a pattern for the knit vs. woven garment. Learn how to calculate and utilize stretch factors of a knit in decision making with regards to your pattern\, and how to adjust a pattern when you want to use a different type of knit. Sewing techniques suitable for knitwear will also be covered. Let knits be your best friend. \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  \n  \n
URL:https://www.cochenille.com/event/webinar-designing-accessories-and-more-with-garment-designer/
LOCATION:Zoom
CATEGORIES:Online Class,Webinars
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SUMMARY:Webinar: Let's Make Childrenswear with Garment Designer
DESCRIPTION:Thursday\, August 27th\, 2026\, 9 a.m. PT\nWeb-160 \n  \n \nWe all have a small one in our lives\, who it would be a pleasure to create garments for. So\, let’s take a look at the process of designing clothing for children. Whether you intend to sew or knit\, the design process is generally the same. Let’s explore garment styles and inspirations currently favored by Childrenswear brands and take into account a bit of functionality for design\, style\, and growing bodies. Some sewing and knitting discussion will complete the picture and get your rolling to creating. \nTo sign up for the webinar\, click here. \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  \n
URL:https://www.cochenille.com/event/webinar-lets-make-childrenswear-with-garment-designer/
LOCATION:GoToMeeting\, CA\, United States
CATEGORIES:Online Class,Webinars
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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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