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 […]
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, […]
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. […]
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 […]
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 […]
Webinar: Dressing up a Simple Shape Monday, August 23rd, 1 pm 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 […]
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 […]
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 […]