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Cochenille Designs

Upcycle Dress Garment Designer Project by Susan Lazear
Upcycle Dress Garment Designer Project by Susan Lazear
Jacket Pattern
Jacket Pattern
Family Stocking
Family Stocking
Nicely hanging on the fireplace.
Bloomers
Bloomers
Create skirts with Gores
Create skirts with Gores
Add collars easily
Add collars easily
Create extensions, collars and cuffs
Create extensions, collars and cuffs
Create extensions, collars and cuffs
Create extensions, collars and cuffs
Add edgings to your design
Add edgings to your design
Back view of GArment Designer top.
Garment Designer Top and Pants
Garment Designer Top and Pants
Use the 'Extras' menu to add flounces and edgings
Wild Things - Machine Knit, Jacquard. Wool, rayon, acrylic yarn.
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The Cochenille Signature Coat - Machine Knit, Jacquard.
Raglan 1,2,3-Sewn Body, Crochet collar
To the Side-Sewn with Handwoven fabrics. Mixed fibers.
Winter Warm - Handknit, Mohair yarn.
Medieval Times - Machine Knit and commercial fabric combination. Sewn. Wool yarn, Cotton velveteen.
Black White Dominoe-Sewn and Handknit
Angles and Lines - Machine Knit, Jacquard technique, Wool
Hats and Shoes-Sewn and Handknit, Rayon and MIsc. Fibers
The Sweater Sweater - Machine Knit, Jacquard
Sidways Knit
Unfinished Top
Gray Sweater, machine knit
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Pattern Example
Example of Symbol Work
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