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October 2022
Toast and Boast #20 – POSTPONED UNTIL A NOVEMBER DATE
Join us for our twentieth Toast and Boast. If you are interested in submitting a project to share, please email Susan at susan@cochenille.com Toast and Boast #20. POSTPONED... UNTIL A NOVEMBER DATE Fri, Oct 21, 2022 12:00 PM - 1:00 PM (PDT) Please join my meeting from your computer, tablet or smartphone. https://meet.goto.com/449646109 You can also dial in using your phone. United States: +1 (312) 757-3121 Access Code: 449-646-109 Get the app now and be ready when…
Find out more »Webinar: The Art of Taking Measurements
The Art of Taking Measurements Tuesday, October 25th, 2022 10 am Pacific Web - 126 https://shop.cochenille.com/collections/webinars-online/products/webinar-the-art-of-taking-measurements 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 the pattern and fit, if a measurement is taken inaccurately. The process of creating a test garment will also be covered. No Need to be Present Live! We've listened…
Find out more »Webinar: Garment Designer: Did you Know?
Garment Designer: Did you Know? Monday, October 31st, 11 am PT ** UPDATED https://shop.cochenille.com/collections/webinars-online/products/webinar-garment-designer-did-you-know Knowledge is power. And increasing your Garment Designer know-how can only make you faster and better at developing patterns. This webinar will allow you to test your knowledge about the logic and workings of Garment Designer. We are going to walk through 50 Garment Designer facts/how-to's that will assist you in understanding how the software works and possibly demystify those odd moments you encounter when Garment…
Find out more »November 2022
Black Friday Specials at Cochenille Design Studio
Cochenille announces our Black Friday Specials. Save 10% off Cochenille Software, Design Aids, and E-books. From Thursday, Nov. 24th through Sunday, Nov. 27th, use the code CBF for a one-time discount on Cochenille products. Whether you will be a new user, or you are an existing user wanting to add functionality to your software, you can enjoy more further things to explore. Our Plug-Ins for Garment Designer and Stitch Painter add additional styles and/or features. Our E-books provide further design…
Find out more »Webinar: Italian Style, Step by Step, Live from Italy
Tuesday, Nov. 29, 2022, 10 a.m. PT Webinar 165 The Italians are known for their sense of style in fashion, interiors, and food. Browsing the store windows has long been a favorite pastime for Susan as she visits Italy. Since she is currently in Verona, Italy, Susan will present this webinar ‘live’. She has chosen eight garments from early 2022, plus others more current as inspiration and will build each one in Garment Designer, step-by-step. In the end you will…
Find out more »December 2022
Webinar: Let’s Design Menswear with Garment Designer
Wednesday, December 7, 2022 11 a.m. PT 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 Shoulder, Hoodies, Jackets (tailored and casual), men's shirts…
Find out more »Webinar: Working Creatively with Symmetry in Garment Designer
Thursday, December 15, 2022, 1 pm PT The Symmetry function in Garment Designer is a powerful feature to use when designing patterns. Susan will help you understand how to use symmetry effectively and creatively so that you can get the most out of this feature. You will learn the difference between Mirror and Give/Take symmetries, and the best approaches to use when designing. You will see Susan build multiple fashion garments using the Symmetry function to its fullest. By the end,…
Find out more »January 2023
Webinar: The How and Why of Prototyping your Ideas
The How and Why of Prototyping Your Ideas Thursday, January 12th, 2023 10 am PT Web-154 Garment Designer provides you with a creative tool to advance your design. In this webinar we want to share with you the various approaches you can take to test out your ideas. Are my proportions, right? How do I sew this garment? How can I add more interest to the piece? Is this pattern doable? These are all questions we ask ourselves as we…
Find out more »Webinar: Creative and Practical Pieced Garment Design *** NEW
Creative and Practical Pieced Garment Design Wednesday, January 18th, 2022, 1 p.m. PT Web- 166 If 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. Pieced 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…
Find out more »Webinar: How to Measure Garments and Use the Knowledge. ***NEW
How to Measure Garments and Use the Knowledge Thursday, January 26th, 2023. 1 p.m. PT Web-167 Did you know you can remove a lot of guesswork with fitting and pattern making if you understand where you are heading. So, why not let your existing clothing tell you the things you need to know. There are key measurements that provide great insight. In this webinar, Susan will demonstrate ‘live’ how to measure key areas of tops (sleeved and sleeveless), a skirt,…
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