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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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. […]
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 […]
Cochenille Users will share their projects. Please consider being involved. Send us a photo and your Garment Designer or Stitch Painter file. Friday, Nov. 19th, 2021, 1 p.m. Cochenille Users Sharing Their Projects Toast and Boast #15 Fri, Nov 19, 2021 1:00 PM - 2:00 PM (PST) Please join my meeting from your computer, […]