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December 2024
Webinar: Let’s Make a Vest
Let’s Make a Vest Monday, December 30, 2024 2 p.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 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…
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Webinar: Body Measurements and How they Impact the Pattern
Wednesday, January 8th, 2024, 2 p.m. 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 of why some patterns work and others don’t, and you…
Find out more »Webinar: Hmm, Why did that Happen? (in Garment Designer)
Hmm Why did that Happen? (in Garment Designer) Saturday, January 11th 2025 10 a.m. PT Web-145. More Info Garment Designer is easy to use and powerful. Yet, strange things can occasionally happen as you work. Where did my sleeve go? Why is the left side different than the right, etc. Rest assured, there is a logical reason why. So, if you are not a 'manual' reader, or simply want to cut to the chase, let us show you the most…
Find out more »Webinar: Dressing Up a Simple Shape
Dressing Up a Simple Shape Wednesday, Jan. 1th, 2025. 2 p.m. PT Web-151. More Info There is an elegance in a simple shape. Designers such as Vionnet, Miyake, and a myriad of others have created beautiful clothing with simple styling. The secret is in the details added to the base. This webinar is suitable for sewers and knitters alike, and it will share design inspiration and techniques you can employ to turn a simple style into perfection. Not only are…
Find out more »Webinar: Working Creatively with Symmetry in Garment Designer
Thursday, January 23rd, 2025, 10 a.m. PT Click here to sign up for the webinar. 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…
Find out more »February 2025
Webinar: All About Knit Fabrics: Design and Use
All About Knit Fabrics: Design and Use. *** NEW Wednesday, February 5th, 2025. 2 p.m. PT 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 fabrics and the characteristics of each. You will learn how to choose a knit for a specific end use and how to adjust a pattern for the knit vs. woven garment. Learn how to…
Find out more »Toast and Boast #26
Cochenille Users Please join us for Toast and Boast #26. Users of Garment Designer and Stitch Painter share their work. Topic: Toast and Boast #26 Invitation Time: Feb 7, 2025 01:00 PM Pacific Time (US and Canada) Join Zoom Meeting https://us06web.zoom.us/j/84165748442?pwd=et2eZjQwixtkoVCjjlDfCU67KtOa7I.1 Meeting ID: 841 6574 8442 Passcode: 670758 --- One tap mobile +16694449171,,84165748442#,,,,*670758# US +16699006833,,84165748442#,,,,*670758# US (San Jose) Meeting ID: 841 6574 8442 Passcode: 670758 Find your local number: https://us06web.zoom.us/u/kpQnT1XxJ
Find out more »Webinar: Let’s Make a Jacket (with Garment Designer)
Tuesday February 11, 2025, 10 a.m. PT Click here to go to our store to purchase. 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…
Find out more »Webinar: Let’s Make Knitwear (Hand or Machine)
Let’s Make Knitwear (Hand or Machine) Wednesday, February 19th, 2 p.m. PT Web-155 Knitwear Design 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 that. You…
Find out more »San Marcos Garment Designer Workshop, February 22-23, 2025
Saturday/Sunday, February 22nd, 23rd, 2025. 10 a.m. - 4 p.m. Location: San Marcos, California Susan Lazear's Home - maximum of 7 people $150.00 Garment Designer Winter Workshop We are pleased to offer our Winter Workshop this upcoming year. Want to learn more about your software? Maybe escape the snow while you are at it? Whether you are new to the program, need a brush-up, or want to stretch what you already know, you are bound to learn. The theme of…
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