Let's Make a Blouse Tuesday, June 8th, 2021 11 am PT Web-150A. More Info Let’s Make a Blouse will feature the development of a woven fabric blouse. 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. […]
With Susan Lazear Friday, June 11, 4:00 pm-6:00 pm CDT Use world costume as a source of inspiration for planning your own garment patterns. This approach works for knit, sewn, crochet, and hand-woven fabrics. Class sessions will be recorded and remain accessible online to registered students of the class for 7 days following the event. […]
Working with The Extras Menu (of Garment Designer) Saturday, June 12th 2021, 11 am PT Web-111 More Info Designing garments is step one but accessorizing that garment with the right 'add-ons' is what makes it unique. In this webinar you will learn how to use all the items in the Extras menu to add Collars, […]
Facing Alternatives (Updated) Thursday, June 17, 2021 1 pm PT Web-118 More Info Are you tired of using the standard facing? Why not explore some alternatives to facings as gleaned by paying attention to designer clothing. Susan will share multiple images of garments that she has collected in her travels and online, and she will […]
Translating Sewing Details to Knitting Thursday, June 24th 2021, 11 am PT Web-141. More Info Expand your hand or machine knitting repertoire by borrowing ideas from the sewing world. Learn how to knit pin tucks, hung hems, various bindings/edgings, casings, work with zipper ideas, embellishments, and more. Instructions for various techniques will be shared as […]
Let's Make a Dress: Design and Sewing Techniques Wednesday, June 30th, 11 a.m. Web-157. More Info Let’s Make a Dress will cover the development of a variety of dress styles ranging from the classic shirtwaist to an A-line dress, to dresses with yokes, and an assortment of summer styles. Topics include design considerations, fabric choice, […]
Please join us for our twelfth Toast and Boast. See what Cochenille users are creating. Toast and Boast #12 Fri, Jul 2, 2021 1:00 PM - 2:00 PM (PDT) Please join my meeting from your computer, tablet or smartphone. https://global.gotomeeting.com/join/275410493 You can also dial in using your phone. United States: +1 (571) 317-3122 Access Code: […]
Tuesday, July 13th, 2021, 11 am PT Web-144 More Info Learn how to take a basic garment and turn it into something unique through the use of creative pockets, collars, and other additions to a garment. This webinar will inspire you with images of fashionable ideas that can easily be created with Garment Designer. Take […]
Saturday, July 17th, 2021 1 pm PT Web-112. More Info If you alter/fit patterns, or want to draft them ‘from scratch’, Susan will teach you the basics of armhole and sleeve combinations. Understand how changes made to the armhole affect the sleeve and enjoy learning how to draft/create a multitude of sleeve styles. Garment Designer […]
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 […]