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April 2016
Copying a Favorite Garment
Copying a Favorite Garment Saturday, April 30th, 2016 at 10 a.m. PDT Garment Designer excels at allowing you to copy your favorite clothing. In this webinar, Susan will show you how to take a favorite garment, determine key measurements and then build it in Garment Designer. Discussion of fit, measurements and Garment Designer operations will be covered.
Find out more »May 2016
Textiles of Japan and History of Indigo
A lecture by Susan Lazear, Oner of Cochenille Design Studio and Professor of Fashion, Mesa College
Find out more »Three Garments, Three Patterns
Using three sources of inspiration; a store window, an actual garment, and a magazine clipping, Susan will walk you through the steps analysis and then building the pattern in Garment Designer. Non-traditional styles will be chosen in order for you to see how one can push the edge a little and use the creative functions of Garment Designer.
Find out more »June 2016
Italy Food Retreat
Join Susan Lazear in Verona, Italy to discover incredbile food, wine, markets, and cuisine. If you are interested in exploring Italy in an intimate, get-involved way, then this is your opportunity! For five full days you will explore the region and experience life as a local. Enjoy wine, gastronomy, cooking and the art of northern Italian food. Experience tours outside of Verona, cooking demonstrations/classes, visit local businesses and historical/cultural sites. The maximum group size will be six people. These spots go quickly so please contact Melisa at your earliest convenience.…
Find out more »Italy Fashion Retreat 2016
Susan Lazear has been going to Italy for the past nine years, and has developed a sense for the fashion and Italian lifestyle. She has also established contacts with various artists, shop owners, etc. This year, the retreat will be hosted in Verona, with one day-trip to either Venice or Milan (dependent upon the group’s interest). The Retreat begins at dinner time on June 20th (the day of arrival) and ends on June 27th. The maximum group size will be six people. These spots go quickly…
Find out more »July 2016
American Sewing Guild (ASG)-Indianapolis, IN
American Sewing Guild (ASG) Conference-2016 American Sewing Guild (ASG) Conference offers workshops, seminars and lectures in two-day, all-day, half-day, two-hour and 90-minute formats. Classes are tailored to every sewing interest and every level of sewing skill. Join us for the 2016 ASG Conference in Indianapolis, IN, the birthplace of the American Sewing Guild. Susan Lazear will be one of the guest teachers offering classes on Garment Designer and a preview of the soon to be released Garment Designer 3. Please…
Find out more »TKGA Conference
TKGA Conference is an annual event held by The Knitting Guild Association (TKGA). TKGA is the largest knitting association in the U.S. This year's conference will be held in Charleston, South Carolina at the Embassy Suites North Charleston, Airport/Hotel & Convention. Learn, discover and have fun. Improve your knitting skils and take classes from the industries best teachers. The conference will include classes, fashion shows, shopping opportunities and events for knitters. Come and visit Cochenille's booth to view Garment Designer and…
Find out more »Translating Italian Fashion Trends to Garment Designer
Translating Italian Fashion Trends to Garment Designer Thursday July 28th, 3p.m. PST Susan will share fashion garments as seen in Italian stores and/or trend shows, and show you how to approach the designing of them in Garment Designer. Learn how to translate what you see in a finished garment to a paper pattern. Creative thought, proportions, measuring tips, etc. will be covered.
Find out more »August 2016
HGA Convergence 2016
HGA Convergence 2016 HGA Convergence 2016 conference is a fiber art experience where you can meet people face to face and touch real cloth, not just exchange texts or look at images. Immerse yourself in the inspiration and stimulation of exhibits, classes, textile tours, and shopping – all in the vibrant arts community of Milwaukee, Wisconsin. Join Cochenille Design Studio at this year's market place and visit us at our booth #527. Susan Lazear will be previewing the new Garment Designer 3!
Find out more »The Art of Taking Measurements
The Art of Taking Measurements Tuesday, August 4th 2016 at 10am PST This webinar focuses on the art of taking measurements properly and accurately, for Garment Designer and general pattern making. It will also cover what part of the pattern a measurement affects, and how better fit can be achieved, with the proper measurement in place.
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