In this lecture you will see various ethnic/world costumes and see how they influence modern fashion Free Webinar Lecture: World Costume Traditions and Fashion Sun, Nov 15, 2020 1:00 PM - 2:00 PM (PST) Please join my meeting from your computer, tablet or smartphone. https://global.gotomeeting.com/join/198031653 You can also dial in using your phone. United States: +1 […]
Wednesday, November 18th, 2020 11 am PT 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 your own patterns […]
Saturday, November 21st 2 pm PT 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. You will also learn how to add the additional […]
Monday, December 07, 2020, 11 am PT This webinar is a Pant Fit Workshop and is designed for those who have taken the Pants, Pants – Measuring and Working Towards a Better Fit webinar recently, either as part of this series, or earlier in April 2020 (as the content was updated at that time). In […]
Thursday, December 10, 2020.11 am PT Web-142 Garment Designer 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, pants/tops, and more. Learn how […]
Tuesday, December 15, 2020 2 pm PT 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 out of this feature. You will learn the difference between Mirror and Give/Take symmetries, […]
Friday, January 8th, 2021 11 am 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 and new tourists explore […]
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 […]