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 […]
Saturday, March 6th, 2021. 11 am PT Web-152. More Info With the growing boom in men sewing, we think it's time for a webinar! If you are a male sewist or knitter, or you want to make something for the special males in your life, come join us in this webinar which will focus on […]
Saturday, March 13th, 2021 11 am PT Web-103 More Info This webinar is for people who are basically just starting, or who need a refresher on how to approach creating garment patterns with Garment Designer. Two basic approaches will be given: using your measurements and measuring a favorite garment. It’s time to get going, […]
Tuesday, March 23rd, 2021 1 pm PT Web-146. More Info This webinar will take you on a tour of the various ways you can achieve 'fit' in Garment Designer. We will explore the use of Darts (bodice and bottoms), Princess Lines, Contoured Styles, Dart Equivalents, and the use of Ease. In addition we will address […]