Wednesday, April 15th, 2026, 9 a.m. PT Web – 105 Click here to purchase Sample top pattern Whether you are new to Garment Designer, or your need a refresher, this webinar is for you! We will walk through, slowly, and step-by-step, the process of building a pattern for two tops (one sewn, one for knitting), as well as a skirt and a simple pant. Learn how to plan and then build a garment choosing appropriate styles. Then, learn how to…

Friday, April 11th, 2025 - 9 a.m. - 11 a.m. PT Saturday, April 12th, 2025 - 9 a.m. - 11 a.m. PT Saturday April 26th, 2025 - 9 a.m. - 11 a.m. PT Web-Wk-01 Click here to purchase. Web-W-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 disappointments and give you confidence…

Basic T-Top, Progressive Design and Fit (1st in a series) Wednesday, April 22nd, 2026. 9 a.m PT Web-170 Comparing sizing of two T-shirts 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…

Approaches to Copying Ready-to-Wear Monday, April 27th, 2026. 9 a.m. Web-140 Learn to create patterns from your favorite clothing! The art of translating a garment you see to a pattern is a simple learned skill. Whether you start with a photo, a favorite garment, in the dressing room, Pinterest, or other, the general process is similar. Let Susan Lazear show you the steps for the various approaches which involve, analysis, proportions, and details translation. Learn how to build a schematic,…

Friday, May 8th, 2026, 9 a.m. Web-138 Fit Preference Example Learn 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…

Pants Workshop Wednesday, May 13th, 2026 at 9 a.m. PT Web-102B Fitting Points for Pant patterns This 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…

Woven Garment, Progressive Fit and Learning  Wednesday, May 20th, 2026. At 9 a.m. Web-171 Purchase by clicking here. 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…