Let's Work with Handwovens: Design and Sew Monday, Sept. 22, 2025 9 a.m. PT Whether you wove it yourself, or have purchased fabric that has that hand-woven look, you will want to create unique and memorable fashions which take advantage of the beautiful fabric that inspired you. This webinar looks at the various decisions one […]
Italy Fashion, Craft, and Food Retreat Verona, Italy October 9-19th, 2025 Susan has been going to Verona since 2007 and she now lives there half-time. She has developed a sense for Italian fashion, food, and lifestyle. She has also established contacts with various artists, designers, stores, museums, and food-related businesses. This year, our 2025 […]
All About Knit Fabrics: Design and Use Wednesday, Nov. 12th, 2025. 9 a.m. Everyone loves to wear knits. They are easy to work with, quick to sew, and comfortable to wear. This webinar will focus on a discussion of the most popular knit fabrics and the characteristics of each. You will learn how to choose […]
Cochenille is pleased to offer a 15% discount on all products on our website. with the exclusion of software upgrades. What? 15% discount on all products with the exclusion of software upgrades Where? Here on our web store. You can read more about our products at www.cochenille.com When? Monday, Nov. […]
Wednesday, December 3rd, 2025 9 a.m. PT Click here to sign up for the webinar. 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 […]
Wednesday, January 7th, 2026 - 11 a.m. PT. **NEW Web-124 Fabric created from upcycled materials Click here to sign up Upcycling is more than a trend: it is a life-style that reflects conscious and creative intent. The question often is, how does one start to upcycle clothing? The answer is, there are many approaches, so […]
Thursday, January 15th, 2026, 9 a.m. 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 further to discuss which parts of a pattern (whether knit […]
Wednesday, January 21st, 2026 11 a.m. - **NEW Web-121 This webinar is a compilation of concepts and techniques specifically related to working with Slopers and Patterns in Garment Designer. We sat back and thought about various questions users ask, and also about the many tips we can offer to fast-track user knowledge with our Garment […]
Monday, January 26th, 2026. 2 p.m. PT Click here to go to our store to purchase. 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 […]
Hmm Why did that Happen? (in Garment Designer) Tuesday, February 3, 2026 at 3 p.m. 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 […]