Designing Accessories and More... with Garment Designer Tuesday, August 18th, 2026, 2 p.m. Web-169 Click here to register Designing a Beret hat with Garment Designer Everyone loves to wear knits. They are easy to work with, quick to sew, and comfortable to wear. This webinar will focus on a discussion of the most popular knit […]
Thursday, August 27th, 2026, 9 a.m. PT Web-160 We 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. […]
The Art of Taking Measurements Wednesday, Sept. 16th, 2026. 2 p.m. PT Web-126 More Info This webinar focuses on the art of taking body measurements (Women and Men) properly and accurately, for Garment Designer and general pattern making. Discussion includes both photos and videos. Learn what problems result in […]
Wednesday, September 23, 2026, 9 a.m. PT Web – 139 Click here to purchase Stitch Painter is a grid-design tool for any textile person who creates on a grid. Whether you are a knitter, weaver, crocheter, beader, needleworker, or other, you will want to see all the creative things you can do with the software. Susan […]
Let’s Make Capes and Coats. Webinar Tuesday, September 29, 2026, 9 a.m. PT Web-162 Let's Make Capes and Coats will feature the development of over-garments that suit us well during the cooler months. It will cover design considerations for this genre of clothing, fabric choice, appropriate styles in Garment […]
Let’s Make a Vest Monday, October 5th, 2026. 9 a.m. PT Web-153 Inspiration and Pattern Let’s Make a Vest will feature the development of a vest, which we define as a sleeveless top to be worn over another garment. This is appropriate for both sewers and knitters. Topics will cover design considerations, fabric/yarn choice, appropriate […]
Italy Fashion, Craft, and Food Retreat Verona, Italy October 8-18th, 2026 Italy Fashion, Craft, and Food Retreat Verona, Italy October 8-18th, 2026 Susan 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 […]
Variations on a Theme Wednesday, October 21, 2026. 9 a.m. PT OneBase for Variations on a Theme Web-119 More Info Just as music has variations to a theme, so can we, using Garment Designer. In this webinar, you will learn how to take a pattern and apply different variations to it to create multiple looks. […]
Creating Facing Alternatives Tuesday, October 27, 2026. 9 a.m. PT Click here to purchase. Are you tired of using the standard facing? Why not explore some alternatives to facings as gleaned by paying attention to designer clothing. Susan will share multiple images of garments that she has collected in her travels and discuss not only […]
Twenty Pattern Guidelines Thursday, November 5th, 2026 9 a.m. PT Web-109. More Info If you alter or create your own patterns, then it's time you increase your knowledge of pattern rules that professionals know and understand. In the class you will see how simple it can be...if you understand the basics. Study the anatomy of […]