Creating a Tools and TV Remote Caddy – Free Pattern

Posted on March 7, 2024March 7, 2024 by Susan Lazear

Recently, I visited with my mom in Canada. She is 94 and still actively knits. She primarily makes slippers and hats for her seven great grandchildren, and I occasionally get a pair of slippers too (which I love). Tool caddy...Read More

Webinar Workshop: Pattern Pizazz – Workshop, Creative Pattern Making Skills (hand)

Pattern Pizazz – Workshop. Creative Pattern Making Skills (Hand) Webinar Workshop Saturday, February 24th, 2024  9 - 11:30 am PT. 2.5 hours WW-02 To sign up click here. Even though we like to use computer pattern drafting, it is always...Read More

The Best Tools for Measuring, Pattern Design and Sewing

Posted on February 7, 2024February 7, 2024 by Susan Lazear

I always say that if you have the right tool, any task is easier. So, in this blog post I would like to share with you some of my favorite measuring tools and aids. Here at Cochenille, we carry many...Read More

Using up the Waste in Zero Waste Fashion, … Creatively

Posted on January 9, 2024January 9, 2024 by Susan Lazear

Designing with minimal waste is a sustainable practice that has gained momentum in the past few years. However, in my opinion, it tends to lead one into ethnic-styled patterns that are very geometric in shape such as a kimono, blog...Read More

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

Let's Make a Skirt Friday, June 23rd, 2023 11 am  PT Sign up by going here! Everyone should have a few favorite skirts to wear. Not only do they make us feel a bit more feminine, skirts are cooler to...Read More