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Mixed Media Garment with Handwoven Cloth

Posted on October 1, 2021October 1, 2021 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

Non-Traditional Pattern Making for a Lending Library

Posted on July 8, 2021July 8, 2021 by Susan Lazear

Garment Designer pattern making software has lots of applications beyond the typical sewn and knit garment it was designed for. Recently, we decided to test its abilities with the creation of a pattern for a little free Lending Library to...Read More

Online Fabric Shopping Resource List in PDF

Posted on June 25, 2021June 25, 2021 by Susan Lazear

This online fabric shopping resource list in PDF is a compilation of lots of explorations over time. With the help of some of our Cochenille users, and Dottie Richey in particular, we have compiled a list to share. Many of...Read More

Shopping for Fabric Online? Here are Some Tips!

Posted on June 24, 2021June 25, 2021 by Susan Lazear

Are you interested in learning some tips for shopping for fabric online? Recently, and particularly because of the pandemic, shopping for fabric online is the new 'norm' in this crazy world. Below we share a list of things to consider...Read More

Skirt in a Square: A Zero-Waste Fashion Design

Posted on June 3, 2021June 4, 2021 by Lisbeth Wahl

by Lisbeth Wahl, Peschiera del Garda, Italy Lisbeth Wahl modeling her Zero Waste Skirt Inspiration Lately I’m very inspired by the Zero Waste Pattern making. My previous knowledge of zero waste making was based on historical models, such as this:...Read More