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September 2021
Webinar: Let’s Make a Jacket
Webinar: Let's Make a Jacket: Wednesday, Sept. 8th, 11 a.m. Web-159 More Info Let’s Make a Jacket will feature the development of a variety of Jackets It will cover design considerations, fabric choice, appropriate styles in Garment Designer, the sequence of steps in building the bodice and sleeve pattern and the option of darts. You will also learn how to add the additional ‘jacket’ pattern parts such as a collar, front extensions, facings, sleeve cuff treatment, and pockets. It will…
Find out more »Workshop: East Meets West: Simple Shapes, Great Design
East Meets West: Simple Shapes, Great Design at Stitches at Home With Susan Lazear. Sept 12, 2:00-4:00pm CDT; Sept 18, 2:00-4:00pm CDT; Sept 19, 2:00-4:00pm CDT This class will teach students to develop patterns for three garments based on simple shapes enhanced with unique details. Students will study and employ the Asian design aesthetic of simplicity, layering, and design detail. This process relates to all garment makers, whether you knit, crochet, weave, and/or sew! More details can be found at…
Find out more »Webinar: Knitting, 1,2,3
Knitting, 1,2,3 Friday, Sept. 17th, 2021 11 a.m. PT Web-135. More Info If you are a knitter (or if you crochet), you will want to use Garment Designer to its fullest. In this webinar Susan will show you how to use Garment Designer to design a knit project. This webinar will help you master the Shaping Instructions, generate shaping charts for regular, top-down, bottom-up, sideways and diagonal knitting. You will learn tips and tweaks to make your next knitting project…
Find out more »Webinar: Walking Tour of Garment Designer
Walking Tour of Garment Designer Monday, Sept. 20th, 2021 1 p.m. PT Web-128. More Info Take a tour of Garment Designer with Susan Lazear as your tour guide! Susan will show you Garment Designer’s main attractions as well as help you discover destinations you may not have known existed. This tour will help seasoned travelers and new tourists explore Cochenille’s pattern making software. So join us as we walk through functions and menus of Garment Designer and share additional tips,…
Find out more »Webinar: Let’s Make a Vest
Let's Make a Vest Thursday, Sept. 23rd, 1 p.m. PT Web-153. More Info 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 styles in Garment Designer, the sequence of steps in building the pattern and the option of darts. You will also learn how to add the additional…
Find out more »October 2021
Garment Designer Retreat in New Mexico 2021
Cochenille New Mexico Retreat 2021 Cimarron, New Mexico October 3-7, 2021 Get the most out of your Garment Designer software at our Garment Designer Retreat in New Mexico and enjoy learning in a new environment. It is a fantastic experience, often repeated by attendees. We are continuing our tradition of truly retreating in an amazing location and spending focus time with Garment Designer. So, we return to Cimarron, New Mexico and the a 100-year old inn we have grown to…
Find out more »Webinar: Combining Knits/Crochet with Fabric
Oct, 13, 11 a.m. PT Garment Designer allows you to create for both knitting and sewing. So, why not make garments that utilize both! In this webinar, you will learn how to plan for, and create garments that incorporate have both knit/crochet and sewn parts. Of course, this could also apply to knit fabric and woven combinations for those who don't knit or crochet. The options are endless. Fashion inspiration as well as design how-to's will be shown. Mixed Media…
Find out more »Webinar: Let’s Work with Handwovens NEW
Sat, Oct. 23rd, 2021 11 a.m. PT Web-161. More Info 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 a variety of…
Find out more »Webinar: Let’s Make Knitwear (Hand or Machine)
Tuesday, Oct. 26, 2021 11 a.m. PT Web-155. More Info Translate fashion to your own knitwear patterns! If you want to create your own patterns with Garment Designer this webinar will teach you various approaches. Learn to work from an existing garment with or without modifications, and how to translate ready-to-wear knits to your own. Also learn how to look at a non-knit garment, decide if it is appropriate to transfer to a knit pattern, and then how to do…
Find out more »Webinar: It’s All About Me!
Wednesday, Oct, 27th 2021 1 p.m. PT Web-127. More Info In pattern design, the goal is to make clothing that flatters. This webinar will teach you some basic skills on how to analyze yourself for silhouette, facial shape, and body proportions. You then will learn what garment styles are most appropriate for you. We will use various styles in Garment Designer to illustrate styles you should choose. In the end, you will be on your way to making wise decisions…
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