From Fabric/Yarn to Garment Garment Designer Retreat August 21st - 25th, 2026 Cimarron, New Mexico $420.00 The Casa, site of your 2025 Design Retreat. We are continuing our tradition of truly retreating in an amazing location and spending focused time with Garment Designer. So, we return to Cimarron, New Mexico and the 100-year-old inn we […]
August 21st - 25th, 2025 Cimarron, New Mexico Students at work! The Casa, site of your 2025 Design Retreat. We are continuing our tradition of truly retreating in an amazing location and spending focused time with Garment Designer. So, we return to Cimarron, New Mexico and the 100-year-old inn we have grown to love. Skill […]
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 […]
Twenty Pattern Guidelines Tuesday, October 28th, 2025. 11 a.m. Web-109. More Info If you alter or create your own patterns, then it's time you increase your knowledge of pattern rules that professionals know and understand. In the class you will see how simple it can be...if you understand the basics. Study the anatomy of a […]
Variations on a Theme Tuesday, Nov. 18th, 2025. 9 a.m. Web-119 More Info Just as music has variations to a theme, so can we, using Garment Designer. In this webinar, you will learn how to take a pattern and apply different variations to it to create multiple looks. This is an ideal approach for anyone […]
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, December 10, 2025. 9 a.m. PT Web-165. https://shop.cochenille.com/collections/webinars-online/products/italian-design-step-by-step-with-garment-designer The Italians are known for their sense of style in fashion, interiors, and food. Browsing the store windows has long been a favorite pastime for Susan as she visits Italy. Since she is currently in Verona, Italy, Susan will present this webinar ‘live’. She has chosen […]
Monday, December 15, 2025. 12 p.m. PT Click here to sign up for the webinar. With the growing boom in men sewing and knitting, we think it's time to repeat our popular webinar! If you are a male sewist or knitter, or you want to make something for the special males in your life, come […]
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 […]