Webinar: Let’s Make a Blouse

Webinar: Let's Make a Blouse Monday, July 27th, 2026, 12 noon PT Web 150 Click here to purchase Let’s Make a Blouse will feature the development of a woven fabric blouse. It will cover design considerations, fabric choice, appropriate styles...Read More

New Mexico Garment Designer Retreat 2026

From Fabric/Yarn to Garment Garment Designer Retreat August 21st - 25th, 2026 Cimarron, New Mexico $420.00 [caption id="attachment_16193" align="aligncenter" width="1000"] The Casa, site of your 2025 Design Retreat.[/caption] We are continuing our tradition of truly retreating in an amazing location...Read More

Convergence 2026, New Orleans, LA. August 13 – 16, 2026

Cochenille Design Studio and Susan Lazear will be at Convergence this coming summer in New Orleans, LA. We will have a booth during the vending days, and Susan is actively teaching lectures, seminars, and workshops. [caption id="attachment_16541" align="aligncenter" width="677"] Convergence...Read More

Webinar: How to Measure Garments and Use the Knowledge

Wednesday, July 22nd, 2026, 2 p.m. PT Web-167 [caption id="attachment_15943" align="aligncenter" width="614"] Measuring Chest Width[/caption] Did you know you can remove a lot of guesswork with fitting and pattern making if you understand where you are heading. So, why not...Read More

Webinar: Let’s Make a Skirt (with Garment Designer)

Monday, June 29th, 2026, 2 p.m.  PT Web 158 [caption id="attachment_15940" align="aligncenter" width="651"] Skirt example[/caption] Everyone should have a few favorite skirts to wear. Not only do they make us feel a bit more feminine, skirts are cooler to wear...Read More