You need Power? Make Master Pattern Templates with Garment Designer

Posted on August 15, 2024August 19, 2024 by Susan Lazear

Garment Designer is a creative and capable pattern making program. Once you are comfortable with the software you can make a pattern in a matter of minutes! But sometimes we just want to save more time by creating master pieces...Read More

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

Pledging to be more Sustainable with your Fashion Purchases and Creative Projects

Posted on March 22, 2022March 22, 2022 by Susan Lazear

Fashion and Sustainability A few years ago, I gave a TedTalkX at San Diego Mesa College where I am a Professor of Fashion. I had no idea what I was getting into when I offered to do it. But I...Read More

Garment Designer Face Mask

Posted on April 1, 2020April 2, 2020 by Susan Lazear

Designed by Lisbeth Wahl Lisbeth used her past training to develop a face mask pattern and sewing instructions. This pattern is unique in that the front panel is made of two layers which provides the opportunity to insert a barrier...Read More

ToDo/NewDo Downloadable List for Creative Projects

Posted on March 20, 2020March 20, 2020 by Susan Lazear

A ToDo/NewDo list one can use to create a listing of items to complete. Creativity vs. Corona Virus Creative ChallengeIncluded below are two forms which you can download to make lists of your creative projects that you plan to tackle...Read More