Tag: patterning software

From Thrift to Trend: Eight Upcycled Garment Techniques to Explore

Posted on by Susan Lazear
Upcycling clothing isn't just a trend—it's a creative, sustainable way to breathe new life into garments that would otherwise gather dust or end up in landfill. Whether you're a total beginner with a pair of scissors and a needle or...Read More

Webinar: Variations on a Theme. * Updated

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...Read More

Pattern and Clothing Design with Variations on a Theme

Posted on by Susan Lazear
The Theory of Base Patterns In the world of music, many composers developed a song based on a musical phrase or motif, and then they varied it as the song progressed. Examples include pieces by Mozart and Bach’s Goldenberg Variations,...Read More

Webinar: Understanding Armhole-Sleeve Relationships

Tuesday, Sept. 9th, 2025            10 a.m.              If you alter patterns, or want to draft them ‘from scratch’, Susan will teach you the basics of armhole and sleeve combinations. Understand how changes made to the armhole affect the sleeve and enjoy...Read More