Saturday, January 16, 2021 11 am PT Web-123 More Info Japan is a leader in the world of fashion. Designers there are known for mixing traditional with modern tastes. In this webinar, Susan will share various styles she has photographed on the streets and in store windows. She will show you how to analyze them and […]
Monday, January 18, 2021 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 sewers and knitters alike, and […]
We have scheduled our next Toast and Boast webinar for Friday, January 29th, 2021 Please consider sending us an image of something you have created with either Stitch Painter or Garment Designer software. We have had some wonderful submissions and it is fun to hear the back-story of the project. Also, please send your Garment […]
Saturday, January 30, 2021 11 am PT Web-150b. 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 in Garment Designer, […]
Cochenille continues our series of challenges, whereby we pick a theme, and challenge our users to make a garment, knit or sewn. We don’t know about you, but we make things a priority when we have a deadline. Make something with an Edging or Band (both found in the Garment Designer>Extras>Edgings menu and submit an image […]
Wednesday, February 10th, 2021 11 am 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 […]
Monday, February 15th, 12 pm PT Web-139 More Info Stitch Painter is a grid-design tool for any textile person who creates on a grid. Whether you are a knitter, weaver, crocheter, beader, needleworker, or other, you will want to see all the creative things you can do with the software. Susan will demonstrate a variety […]
Saturday, February 20th, 1 pm 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' […]
In honor of Black History month, Susan is presenting a free lecture on the Textile of Africa. This will take place this Sunday, February 21st at 1 p.m. Pacific time. She originally prepared this to present at the Visions Art Museum in San Diego, as part of an exhibit on African textiles. Various textile and […]
Tuesday, February 23rd, 2021 2 pm PT Web-103. More Info 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 […]