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January 2025
Webinar: Hmm, Why did that Happen? (in Garment Designer)
Hmm Why did that Happen? (in Garment Designer) Saturday, January 11th 2025 10 a.m. PT Web-145. More Info Garment Designer is easy to use and powerful. Yet, strange things can occasionally happen as you work. Where did my sleeve go? Why is the left side different than the right, etc. Rest assured, there is a logical reason why. So, if you are not a 'manual' reader, or simply want to cut to the chase, let us show you the most…
Find out more »Webinar: Dressing Up a Simple Shape
Dressing Up a Simple Shape Wednesday, Jan. 1th, 2025. 2 p.m. PT Web-151. More Info There is an elegance in a simple shape. Designers such as Vionnet, Miyake, and a myriad of others have created beautiful clothing with simple styling. The secret is in the details added to the base. This webinar is suitable for sewers and knitters alike, and it will share design inspiration and techniques you can employ to turn a simple style into perfection. Not only are…
Find out more »Webinar: Working Creatively with Symmetry in Garment Designer
Thursday, January 23rd, 2025, 10 a.m. PT Click here to sign up for the webinar. The Symmetry function in Garment Designer is a powerful feature to use when designing patterns. Susan will help you understand how to use symmetry effectively and creatively so that you can get the most out of this feature. You will learn the difference between Mirror and Give/Take symmetries, and the best approaches to use when designing. You will see Susan build multiple fashion garments using…
Find out more »February 2025
Webinar: All About Knit Fabrics: Design and Use
All About Knit Fabrics: Design and Use. *** NEW Wednesday, February 5th, 2025. 2 p.m. PT Everyone loves to wear knits. They are easy to work with, quick to sew, and comfortable to wear. This webinar will focus on a discussion of the most popular knit fabrics and the characteristics of each. You will learn how to choose a knit for a specific end use and how to adjust a pattern for the knit vs. woven garment. Learn how to…
Find out more »Webinar: Let’s Make a Jacket (with Garment Designer)
Tuesday February 11, 2025, 10 a.m. PT Click here to go to our store to purchase. Let’s Make a Jacket will feature the development of a variety of Jackets It will cover design considerations, fabric choice, appropriate styles in Garment Designer, the sequence of steps in building the bodice and sleeve pattern and the option of darts. You will also learn how to add the additional ‘jacket’ pattern parts such as a collar, front extensions, facings, sleeve cuff treatment, and…
Find out more »Webinar: Let’s Make Knitwear (Hand or Machine)
Let’s Make Knitwear (Hand or Machine) Wednesday, February 19th, 2 p.m. PT Web-155 Knitwear Design If you want to create your own patterns with Garment Designer this webinar will teach you various approaches. Learn to work from an existing garment with or without modifications, and how to translate ready-to-wear knits to your own. Also learn how to look at a non-knit garment, decide if it is appropriate to transfer to a knit pattern, and then how to do that. You…
Find out more »Webinar: Let’s Make a Top
Let’s Make a Top Monday, February 24, 2025, 10 a.m. PT Web-156 To register, click here. Let’s Make a Top will walk you through the process of creating various styles of tops with Garment Designer. It will cover design considerations, fabric choice, appropriate styles in Garment Designer, the sequence of steps in building a top. A variety of styles, neckline, armhole/sleeve and hem treatments will be shown. Design and construction tips will be included as well as inspirational ideas. The…
Find out more »March 2025
Webinar: Top Plus Bottom Mode in Garment Designer
Top Plus Bottom Mode in Garment Designer Thursday, March 6th, 2025 10 am PT Web-142 https://shop.cochenille.com/collections/webinars-online/products/webinar-working-with-top-bottom-mode-in-garment-designer Garment Designer allows you to design Tops and Bottoms in the same file. This allows you to design with proper proportions between jackets and skirts, pants and tops, etc. It also lets you build two-piece outfits such as empire-waist styles, jackets and skirts, pants/tops, and more. Learn how using this mode can help you design garments you never thought possible in the program. No…
Find out more »Webinar: Creative and Practical Pieced Design
Wednesday, March 12th, 2025, 2 p.m. PT Pieced Top made with pieces of Japanese vintage textiles If you follow fashion, you will see that ‘pieced garments’ are all the rage at present. This technique is no longer the domain of quilters, it has moved to the runway in a big way. Pieced garments are not only fun to make, they are also a great way to explore your creativity, practice sustainability by using up what you have, and expand your…
Find out more »Webinar: Fitting Points in Garment Designer
Fitting Points with Garment Designer Friday, March 28th, 2025, 9 a.m. PT Web-146 This webinar will take you on a tour of the various ways you can achieve 'fit' in Garment Designer. We will explore the use of Darts (bodice and bottoms), Princess Lines, Contoured Styles, Dart Equivalents, and the use of Ease. In addition we will address some fitting issues such as rounded back, forward shoulders, non-symmetrical bodies, and approaches to dealing with them. Click here to purchase. If…
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