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

Garment Designer Top: African Influence

Posted on March 17, 2020April 30, 2020 by Susan Lazear

Recently, I oversaw a project at Mesa College in San Diego, which involved a partnership between our Fashion students, the Mesa African Art collection, and Visions Art Museum in San Diego Liberty Station. There were several aspects to the project,...Read More

The Pinch Test: Understanding Ease in Clothing

Posted on February 4, 2020February 2, 2021 by Susan Lazear

The Pinch Test: The Key to Understanding Fit in Clothing By Susan Lazear Sometimes the simplest things in life are the ones we don’t easily see. I would say this is true with sewers and knitters, and crocheters when it...Read More

Up-Cycling and Creativity with Fashion and Garment Designer

Posted on January 30, 2020April 30, 2020 by Susan Lazear

Up-Cycling: From Sweatshirts to Fashion - Getting Sustainable As we all know, the movement for a sustainable world plays a growing importance in our day to day life. As a result, I’m becoming more aware of what I keep, and...Read More