Category: Creative with Cochenille

Pattern Template defines the neckline to be cut from a rectangular shape of fabric

You need Power? Make Master Pattern Templates with Garment Designer

Posted on 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 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

Digital Fabric/Garment Design with Engineered Imagery

Posted on by Susan Lazear
We recently ran our France Digital Design Retreat in Valsonne, France. This is a collaborative effort with Label Graine, a digital fabric company there. Here, in this blog, I will share the process of creating an engineered printed design using...Read More

Mixed Media Garment with Handwoven Cloth

Posted on by Susan Lazear
Currently at Cochenille, we have challenged our users to create a mixed media garment which involves some combination of fabric/yarn/embellishment, etc. So, I am going to share the design process for a garment that suits this type of challenge.  Hopefully...Read More