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July 2021
Webinar: Understanding Fit Preferences
Tuesday, July 20, 2021 1 pm PT Web-138 More Info 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…
Find out more »Webinar: Designing Fabrics for Digital Printing
Saturday, July 24th 2021, 11 am PT Web-125. More Info In this webinar, Susan will demonstrate and discuss the steps of creating your own fabric designs using paint or similar software programs. She will then show you the steps of uploading a design to Spoonflower (a company in North Carolina) that digitally prints fabric. There are a variety of software programs you can use including from Photoshop, Photoshop Elements, Illustrator, Gimp, and various apps for your handheld devices. These will…
Find out more »Cochenille Design Studio Virtual Fashion Show
Join us for a free Virtual Fashion Show which will demonstrate various garments designed and created by Susan Lazear of Cochenille Design studio. Sewing and knitting techniques will be discussed, as well as pattern design comments. You do not need to own the software to glean ideas from this presentation. Join us for a virtual fashion show of sewn, knit, and mixed media garments created by Susan Lazear Topic: Virtual Fashion Show with Cochenille Time: Jul 25, 2021 01:00…
Find out more »Webinar: Let’s Make a Skirt with Garment Designer
Thursday, July 29th, 11 a.m. Web-158 More Info Everyone should have a few favorite skirts to wear. Not only do they make us feel a bit more feminine, skirts are cooler to wear in summer heat. Let’s Make a Skirt will cover the development of skirt styles (and variations) including straight, A-line, gore, flared, tiered, layered, wrap, and more. Learn how to add a yoke, flounce, kick pleat, pockets, and other skirt accoutrements. Also learn which styles work best for…
Find out more »August 2021
Webinar: Garment Designer: Did you Know? 50 Things about Garment Designer **UPDATED
Webinar: Garment Designer: Did you Know? 50 Things about Garment Designer **UPDATED Thursday, August 5th, 2021 1 pm PT Web-120. More Info Knowledge is power. And increasing your Garment Designer know-how can only make you faster and better at developing pattens. 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. Test your…
Find out more »Creative Neckline Finishes for Sewn Garments Class with Stitches at Hom
This hands-on class goes beyond the standard neckline finishes, it covers innovative ideas and sewing techniques for finishing your woven and knit fabrics. First, learn to choose fabrics then how to mix and match fabrics. Next, learn how to measure, plan, cut, and sew various neckline treatments. Susan will demonstrate the techniques and help you make samples using her templates following written step-by-step instructions. This approach makes the class especially valuable for beginner-intermediate sewists. The first session focuses on working…
Find out more »Webinar: Top Plus Bottom Mode in Garment Designer
Tuesday, August 10th, 2021 1 pm PT Web-142 More Info Garment Designer pattern software 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.
Find out more »Cochenille Toast and Boast #13 Plus Princess Challenge Results
Join us on Friday August 13th at 12 noon p.m. for the 13th Cochenille Toast and Boast. Users share their work. Also, see the entries from the Perfectly Princess Challenge. Toast and Boast #13 Fri, Aug 13, 2021 12:00 PM - 1:00 PM (PDT) Please join my meeting from your computer, tablet or smartphone. https://global.gotomeeting.com/join/872443261 You can also dial in using your phone. United States: +1 (312) 757-3121 Access Code: 872-443-261 New to GoToMeeting? Get the app now and…
Find out more »Webinar: Working Creatively with the Symmetry Function in Garment Designer
Webinar: Working Creatively with the Symmetry Function in Garment Designer Saturday, August 14th, 2021, 11 am PT Web-132 More Info 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…
Find out more »Webinar: Body Measurements and their Impact on a Pattern
Webinar: Body Measurements and their Impact on a Pattern Thursday, August 19th 2021, 12 pm PT Web-137 More Info A little knowledge up front goes a long way to fit and great looking clothing. In this lecture/demonstration, you will learn how to take meaningful and accurate body measurements. Then, we will take it one step further to discuss which parts of a pattern (whether knit or sewn) are impacted by proper and improper measurements. You will gain a greater understanding…
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