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 […]
Revive and Reimagine: Upcycling Fashion Creative Approaches to Designing Sustainable Clothing Designalong with or without Garment Designer For sewers, knitters, weavers, spinners, quilters, embroiderers, crochet, textile artists, etc. $75.00 Wednesday, February 4th, 2026, 9 a.m. PT. (design lessons) Wednesday, February 18th, 2026, 9 a.m. PT (sharing and design lesson) .... a month or so to […]
Saturday/Sunday, February 7th-8th, 2026, 10 a.m. - 4 p.m. Location: San Marcos, California Susan Lazear's Home - maximum of 6 people And an optional Boot Camp, Friday, February 6th, 10 a.m. - 3 p.m. We are pleased to offer our Winter Workshop this upcoming year. Want to learn more about your software? Maybe escape the […]
Let’s Make Knitwear (Hand or Machine) Wednesday, February 11, 2026 at 10 a.m. Web-155 Knitwear Design If you want to create your own patterns with Garment Designer this webinar will teach you various approaches. Learn to work from an existing garment with or without modifications, and how to translate ready-to-wear knits to your own. Also […]
Dressing Up a Simple Shape Thursday, February 19, 2026 9 a.m. 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 […]