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Design Inspiration in Historic Costumes, Cochenille Style

Posted on February 10, 2017February 14, 2017 by Susan Lazear

Need some inspiration for your next Garment Designer project? As a fan of fashion history, I love to take photos of garments on exhibit in museums (when it is allowed). Take a look at these two images, and see...Read More

More on the 2017 Italy Fashion and Food Retreat

Posted on February 8, 2017February 14, 2017 by cds242

Need some incentive to come join us in Italy? June 14th - 23rd, 2017 Verona, Italy, with visits to Milan and Venice. Come join us this June in Verona for our Food and Fashion retreat. How about yarn shopping for Italian...Read More

Cochenille Design Studio Stitch Painter is all Uni-d

Posted on February 6, 2017February 14, 2017 by Stephanie

For my heart design project I wanted to make a cross stitch pattern using Stitch Painter. I chose something that makes my heart happy which would be...Unicorns! I found my prized pony in the land of Fantasia. Then I made...Read More

Garment Designer Software February Challenge: Hearts

Posted on February 5, 2017February 7, 2017 by cds242

[caption id="attachment_3169" align="alignleft" width="181"] Almost finished piece![/caption] Susan, owner of Cochenille is sharing her heart-based design challenge. This is a Garment Designer software project. The inspiration for Susan's project came from a store window in Italy. As you can see...Read More

Cochenille Design Studio Design Challenges

Posted on February 5, 2017February 7, 2017 by cds242

Announcing Cochenille Challenges! Have you ever found that one needs a deadline in order to move your creative projects up the list of ‘must do’s’? We have recognized this reality, and thus, Cochenille is going to start setting out design...Read More