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SUMMARY:Webinar: Creative and Practical Pieced Design
DESCRIPTION:Wednesday\, March 11th\, 2026\, 10 a.m. PT \nPieced Top made with pieces of Japanese vintage textiles\nIf you follow fashion\, you will see that ‘pieced garments’ are all the rage at present. This technique is no longer the domain of quilters\, it has moved to the runway in a big way. \nPieced garments are not only fun to make\, they are also a great way to explore your creativity\, practice sustainability by using up what you have\, and expand your pattern knowledge. \nIn this webinar\, Susan will walk through how to approach pieced design. She will cover organizing your stash\, working with color and texture\, planning a garment\, and using pleasing proportions when you divide a pattern. The techniques covered will work for sewers as well as knitters. Susan will also share sewing techniques that can be employed as well as tips and suggestions for knitters/crocheters. \nClick here to register. \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.You must sign up prior to the scheduled date. \nWhat do you get with a Webinar?: \nOnline webinar (60 – 90 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.
URL:https://www.cochenille.com/event/webinar-creative-and-practical-pieced-design/
LOCATION:Zoom
CATEGORIES:Online Class,Pattern Making,Webinars
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SUMMARY:Sewing and Stitchery Expo\, 2026. Puyallup\, Washington
DESCRIPTION:Cochenille will be vending and Susan will be teaching at the Sewing and Stitchery Expo in late Feb/ early March.  Registration begins on January 12\, 2026. \nChange and Effect: Working with Patterns\nThursday\, February 26\, 2026.  10:00AM-10:45AM.  Showplex B Puyallup\, WA \nThis class will explore how changes to a pattern for fit or fashion result in a domino effect that leads to changes in other parts of the pattern. There are relationships between armholes and sleeves\, necklines and facings or collars\, and length and proportions of details.\nChanging fabrication is also a consideration which can result in a pattern adjustment.\nConsider Armhole/Sleeves\, Necklines/Facings and Collars\, etc. \n  \nFit Preferences: Understanding How You Like Your Clothing to Fit\nSaturday\, February 28\, 202612:00PM-12:45PM.  Showplex B Puyallup\, WA \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 in. No more surprises. The goal is ‘no more muslins’ and happy projects.\nTake home a mini worksheet to complete and use in future projects. \n  \nCreative Sewing Techniques Gleaned from Store Windows and Fashion Ready-to-Wear\nFriday\, February 27\, 2026.    3:30PM-5:00PM.  Showplex E Puyallup\, WA \nThere is lots to be learned from paying attention to how designer and ready-to-wear garments utilize quick and creative sewing techniques. These enhance your garments and increase the ‘value’ of your sewn clothing. Susan will walk you through a variety of techniques\, many in a step-by-step visual manner. Let’s explore neckline treatments\, quick finish techniques\, fun pockets\, and some creative play as well. \n  \n2025-Stretch Factors for Knits \nSaturday\, February 28\, 2026         3:00PM-4:30PM.  Showplex B Puyallup\, WA \nThis lecture class will explore a discussion of knit fabric types and how the built-in stretch of the fabric impacts your pattern choice and fit. Learn how to choose a knit wisely for its specific end-use and how to make changes to your pattern when you are using a knit with a different built-in stretch. Also learn how to counter misjudgments where you find out your knit doesn’t work for the style. Sewing Techniques will also be covered. \n  \n3030-Pattern Alterations for Fitting Challenges \nThursday\, February 26\, 2026        1:00PM-3:30PM                  Showplex F Puyallup\, WA \nWith an ever-changing body\, it is important to understand the pattern adjustments and how to deal with them. The sequence involves figure/fit analysis\, pattern adjustment\, and test fit. Working with 1/4-scale basic patterns\, students will learn how to adjust them for a variety of fit challenges which include forward shoulders\, rounded back\, full upper arm\, large tummy\, asymmetrical bodies\, and so on. Even if you don’t have a specific challenge (now)… there is value learned in how to analyze and adjust. You will slash\, spread\, tape\, and document. A variety of techniques will be covered. \n  \n2026-Designing Your Own Textile Prints\nSunday\, March 1\, 2026.     10:00AM-11:30AM.   Showplex E Puyallup\, WA \nHave you ever wanted to learn how to create your own motifs and patterns and get them printed on fabric? This lecture will provide an overview of the process. It will cover the software necessary\, explore the process of using design software and online tools\, and then show you the process of uploading your prints to Spoonflower or other online fabric print companies. Susan will also demonstrate how to create engineered designs where the print fills the entire garment pattern in your own specific way. \nFREE-Why You Should Consider Pattern Making Software \nFriday\, February 27\, 2026.        1:30PM-2:15PM.  Free Stage \nIs it time to take the leap? In this informative talk\, learn how a pattern making program can provide you with a tool for fit and/or creativity. How does it work? How do you print the pattern? Can it work with your existing pattern collection? Are you able to create patterns for multiple sizes and people? These and other questions will be answered. \n  \nDownload a flyer to see what classes are being taught by clicking here. \nSusan is teaching a variety of classes including the following: \n 
URL:https://www.cochenille.com/event/sewing-and-stitchery-expo-2026-puyallup-washington/
LOCATION:Washington State Fair Events Center\, 110 Ninth Avenue SW\, Puyallup\, WA\, 98371\, United States
CATEGORIES:Conferences & Shows,Free Lecture/Talk,Pattern Making
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SUMMARY:Designalong
DESCRIPTION:Revive and Reimagine: Upcycling Fashion\nCreative Approaches to Designing Sustainable Clothing \nDesignalong with or without Garment Designer\n\nFor sewers\, knitters\, weavers\, spinners\, quilters\, embroiderers\, crochet\, textile artists\, etc.\n\n$75.00\n\nWednesday\, February 4th\, 2026\, 9 a.m. PT. (design lessons)\nWednesday\,  February 18th\, 2026\, 9 a.m. PT (sharing and design lesson)\n…. a month or so to create…\nThursday\,  March 26th\, 2026\, 9 a.m. PT (student presentation/sharing)\n\n\nMeetings will be on Zoom\nAttend live or watch the recordings\n\nCochenille Designalong: Upcycled Fashion\nUpcycling 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 beginner with a pair of scissors and a needle or an experienced sewist or yarn person with a stash of fabrics and/or yarns\, upcycling invites experimentation: repurposing\, reshaping\, and reimagining existing pieces into garments that reflect your style while reducing waste. \nJoin us in our next Designalong: Revive and Reimagine: Upcycling Fashion – Explore a variety of techniques and then choose one for yourself to move from concept to final garment. You will love learning with others in this workshop format. You will also enjoy learning that the approach to design is simple and logical. Whether you make your own recycled fabric or a garment\, you will love the great feelings being sustainable provides. \nHere is an outline of the Designalong: \n Class #1: Introduction to the Upcycling: with a Focus on Techniques  \n\nDiscussion of the Project: Parameters\nPresentation of Examples\nApproaches to Upcycling Techniques\n\nDeconstructing your Source Garments\nPrototyping Ideas\n\n\nPlanning Fabrications\n\nDenim as a source\nOther Fabrics\n\n\nInspiration: Using Pinterest to Gather Ideas\nDiscussion of Mood Boards\nBuilding a Mood Board in PowerPoint\, Canva\, or by Hand\n\nHomework \n\nChoose your Upcycling Approach\nBegin to Collect your Materials\nCollect Images of Inspirations as well as items to use for your Mood Board\nCreate a Mood Board revolving around your choice of fabric and style\nCreate a Rough Sketch of the garment you want to create\n\nClass Two: Presentations of Concepts and Planning your Pattern \n\nPresentations of Student Mood Boards/Concepts\nPresentation: Techniques to Use when Upcycling\n\nSewing\nKnitting\nJoining Parts\nEmbellishment\n\n\nQ&A\nDiscussion of Translating your Design Concept to a Drawing with Dimensions\nUsing Reference Garments and Proportions\nMoving your Design Concept to a Clothing Pattern\nPossible Garment Building Techniques\n\nHomework: \n\nPlan the dimensions of your Garment\nBuild the Pattern\nTest Techniques\nCreate your Upcycled Garment\nPrepare a presentation to share with the group.\n\nClass #3: Presentations and Discussion \n\nPresentations of Student Designs\nCritique\nDiscussion\n\nIf you have any questions\, please email Susan at Cochenille. susan@cochenille.com
URL:https://www.cochenille.com/event/designalong/
LOCATION:Zoom
CATEGORIES:Design Challenge,Designalong Garment Project,Online Class,Pattern Making
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SUMMARY:Designalong: Shawl Collar\, March 11\, 25\, and April 22nd\, 2025
DESCRIPTION:Shawl Collar Design\nDesignalong with or without Garment Designer\n  \nExplore the Shawl Collar and the Design Process\nFor sewers\, knitters\, crocheters\n$75.00\nDA-03\n\nTuesday\, March 11\, 2025\, 9 a.m. PT\nTuesday\, March 125\, 2025\, 9 a.m. PT\nTuesday\, April 22\, 2025\, 9 a.m. PT\nAttend live or watch the recordings\n\n \n  \nWelcome to the third in a series of Designalongs with Cochenille. \nThis Designalong features the creation of a Shawl Collar style. Shawl Collars are unique in that the back collar is attached to the front pattern piece and wraps around to the back neck. There are many different styles you can create with a shawl collar ranging from tailored to very drapey collars. You will learn how to create a Mood Board which will set the tone for your design and inspire you. You will also learn how to choose your fabric and how to plan a garment by developing some base dimensions prior to creating a pattern. \n*Note: You will need to have Style Set 2 in order to have the Shawl Collar option in Garment Designer. If you are not a Garment Designer owner\, you can still participate in the webinar using a commercial pattern which you can modify. \nYou can sew\, knit\, or crochet the entire garment or mix and match parts. You will have a month to create the garment after class 2. \nIf you have any questions\, please email Susan at Cochenille. susan@cochenille.com \n>> No Need to be Present Live! \nClick here to read the agenda for meetings\, and the purchase.
URL:https://www.cochenille.com/event/designalong-shawl-collar-march-11-25-and-april-22nd-2025/
LOCATION:Zoom
CATEGORIES:Designalong Garment Project,Online Class,Pattern Making,Webinars
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Tijuana:20241030T080000
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SUMMARY:Designalong: Asian-Style Jacket
DESCRIPTION:Asian Style Jacket: (a two-seam jacket)\nDesignalong with or without Garment Designer\nUnique Jacket Pattern Design\nFor sewers\, knitters\, crocheters\n$75.00\nDA-02 \n\nWednesday\, October 30th\, 2024. 9 a.m. PT\nWednesday\, November 6th\, 2024 9 a.m. PT\nWednesday\, December 4th\, 2024. 9 a.m. PT or\, tbd with group\nAttend live or watch the recordings\n\nCochenille Design Studio Designalong\nWelcome to the second in a series of Designalongs with Cochenille. \nThis Designalong features the creation of a Jacket Pattern that is innovative yet very simple to make. This jacket style is interesting because the body of the jacket can be cut in one piece. Through creative manipulation of the pattern in Garment Designer (or on the table with a commercial pattern) and some cut and paste work with the paper pattern you will build a pattern that requires only two seams! (aside from optional collar\, cuffs\, and pockets) The jacket length is up to you as is your choice of pocket\, cuff\, and collar. \nStep-by-step pattern development will be provided\, and in Class Two we will be drafting the pattern with Garment Designer ‘live together’\, each student working along as we demonstrate. \n*Note: the Jacket style is from our Easy 7 Jackets book. \nYou can sew\, knit\, or crochet the entire garment (see the knit version below)\,or you can combine fabrications. If you don’t have a sewing machine\, there are ways to hand-stitch your garment together. Various sewing techniques (hand or machine) will be shown. \nClick here for more information and to register. See the Weekly Agenda. \n>> No Need to be Present Live!
URL:https://www.cochenille.com/event/16019/
LOCATION:GoToMeeting\, CA\, United States
CATEGORIES:Designalong Garment Project,Online Class,Pattern Making,Webinars
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Tijuana:20240907T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Tijuana:20240907T233000
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UID:15990-1725699600-1725751800@www.cochenille.com
SUMMARY:Webinar Workshop: Around the Block: Creative Hand Pattern Making Techniques
DESCRIPTION:Around the Block: Creative Hand Pattern Making Techniques\nSaturday\, Sept. 7th\, 2024\n9 – 11:30 am PT.\n2.5 hours\nWW-03 \nLearn some quick Pattern Making by hand skills.\nExploring your way around a basic bodice\, you will learn simple yet creative pattern making skills that will allow you to add interest to a garment. \nStep by Step Pattern Making\nStudents will work with quarter-scale basic patterns and utilize several techniques to enhance that part of a garment. We will begin at the neckline and end with sleeves. Skills include adding flare\, changing the shape\, working with asymmetry\, adding a collar\, adjusting a sleeve\, etc. You will slash\, spread\, tape\, and create; and realize it doesn’t take much to add your unique touch to a pattern. \nFor more info or to register\, click here. \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?: \n\nOnline webinar workshop (2-2.5 hours) (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 or two days prior to the scheduled time.
URL:https://www.cochenille.com/event/webinar-workshop-around-the-block-creative-hand-pattern-making-techniques/
LOCATION:GoToMeeting\, CA\, United States
CATEGORIES:Online Class,Pattern Making,Webinars
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