Basic T-Top, Progressive Design and Fit (1st in a series) Tuesday, July 11th, 2023. 11 a.m. PT Web-170 The Progressive Design and Fit webinars are designed to aid users in the following way: Taking accurate measurements Choosing the right fabric Building a Pattern in Garment Designer Using a reference garment Testing Fit and the accuracy of your measurement Sewing Techniques. As we progress through the series you will add more measurements and test greater levels of fit according to the…

Wednesday, July 19, 2023.  2 p.m. PT Click here to purchase. Designing garments is step one, but accessorizing that garment with the right 'add-ons' is what makes it unique. In this webinar you will learn how to use all the items in the Extras menu to add Collars, Cuffs, Pockets, Edgings, and Additional Shapes to the body of your garment. Learn the lingo of styles, how to plan and place them, and how to build them. Fashionable inspirations will be…

Online Webinar/Workshop: From Self Analysis to Capsule Wardrobe (3 parts) Friday, Sept. 15th, 2023 - 9 a.m. - 11 a.m. PT Saturday, Sept. 16th, 2023 - 9 a.m. - 11 a.m. PT Saturday Sept. 30th, 2023 - 9 a.m. - 11 a.m. PT Web-Wk-01 Do you have clothes you love but don’t wear? Are you tired of making sewn garments or knit/crochet garments that don’t work for you? This online webinar/workshop gives you tools that may help you avoid those…

Let's Work with Handwovens: Design and Sew Friday, Nov. 10th, 2023.  11 a.m. Whether you wove it yourself, or have purchased fabric that has that hand-woven look, you will want to create unique and memorable fashions which take advantage of the beautiful fabric that inspired you. This webinar looks at the various decisions one makes when choosing styles and picking or creating patterns for hand-woven fabrics. It will also cover a discussion of sewing and finishing techniques. You will see…

Monday, December 11, 2023  9 a.m. PT Click here to sign up for the webinar. With the growing boom in men sewing and knitting, we think it's time to repeat our popular  webinar! If you are a male sewist or knitter, or you want to make something for the special males in your life, come join us in this webinar which will focus on creating patterns for men. We will look at various top styles including the Henley, Raglan, Pullover, Saddle…

From Tokyo to Kyoto to Garment Designer Thursday, February 15th, 2024.  11 a.m. PTWeb-123 To register, click here.  Japan is a leader in the world of fashion. Designers there are known for mixing traditional with modern tastes. In this webinar, Susan will share various styles she has photographed on the streets and in store windows. She will show you how to analyze them and then build patterns with Garment Designer. Learn more about using your software as you expand your…

Pattern Pizazz – Workshop. Creative Pattern Making Skills (Hand) Webinar Workshop Saturday, February 24th, 2024  9 - 11:30 am PT. 2.5 hours WW-02 To sign up click here. Even though we like to use computer pattern drafting, it is always a good idea to know some basics of hand-drafting. In this workshop you will learn several hand pattern making techniques that can help you transform one garment style into another. Working with 1/4-scale basic patterns, students will learn how to…

Thursday, March 14th, 2024, 10 a.m.  PT Garment Designer allows you to design Tops and Bottoms in the same file. This allows you to design with proper proportions between jackets and skirts, pants and tops, etc. It also lets you build two-piece outfits such as empire-waist styles, jackets and skirts, pants/tops, and more. Learn how using this mode can help you design garments you never thought possible in the program. If you sign up, please check your SPAM folder for the webinar…