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Cochenille Design Studio

Computer Patterning and Design Software for Sewing and Knitting and Other Textile Arts

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Archives: FAQs

I am unable to enter my PECT code code for my older version of Garment Designer, why?

The company who supported the PECT numbers and unlock codes is no longer in business. They gave support until 2012 when the unlock codes were no longer available. We now use a USB security HASP key to operate Garment Designer 2.5. This must be plugged...Read More
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Can I import images or patterns into Garment Designer to trace or copy?

Garment Designer can not import or open any external files. Garment Designer will only open Garment Designer pattern files and will only save Garment Designer pattern files. PDF's of the patterns can be saved from Garment Designer.
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Can I view/submit any examples of Garment Designer-made projects?

Please view our Garment Designer Gallery on our website: http://www.cochenille.com/garment-designer/garment-designer-gallery/ You can also find us on Pinterest: https://www.pinterest.com/cochenilleDS/garment-designer-designs/ Do you want to share your project with us and our followers? We would love to see what our creative customers are...Read More
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Can I use Garment Designer to create knit patterns for both hand and/or machine knitting?

Yes, Garment Designer is an excellent tool for creating knit patterns, as well as sewing patterns. If you already have Garment Designer, please refer to your Garment Designer manual for more information about knitting. Appendix C will have must read...Read More
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Can I use Garment Designer for creating and selling patterns?

Cochenille Design Studio welcomes users to use Garment Designer software to develop and sell patterns of their own original design, using our software as a tool. Exclusions to this include: Using our Collection patterns (such as Couture Totes, Holiday, Origami) and...Read More
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