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June 2020
Toast and Boast #3
Join Cochenille users from around the world in viewing samples of their work which are arranged in a PowerPoint presentation. This is a free webinar. We meet via GotoMeeting.com (invitation is below). You are also invited to share your work. Email susan@cochenille.com for info. This is our third meet. Invitation Toast and Boast #3 Fri, Jun 19, 2020 2:00 PM - 3:00 PM (PDT) Please join my meeting from your computer, tablet or smartphone. https://global.gotomeeting.com/join/300546581 You can also dial…
Find out more »Webinar:All About Me! Figure Analysis and Choosing the Right Styles – NEW
In pattern design, the goal is to make clothing that flatters. This webinar will teach you some basic skills on how to analyze yourself for silhouette, facial shape, and body proportions. You then will learn what garment styles are most appropriate for you. We will use various styles in Garment Designer to illustrate styles you should choose. In the end, you will be on your way to making wise decisions in your choice of silhouette, neckline, and accessorizing details in…
Find out more »Free Webinar Lecture: Fashion and Sustainability by Susan Lazear
Sunday, June 28th, 2 p.m. Pacific Time This lecture is essentially a slightly expanded version of Susan’s TedTalkX that she gave two years ago on Fashion and Sustainability. Learn how the world of fashion challenges our world’s resources, and the various things you can do to improve the footprint fashion takes. See the Invitation below. Fashion and Sustainability Lecture Sun, Jun 28, 2020 2:00 PM - 3:00 PM (PDT) Please join my meeting from your computer, tablet or smartphone.…
Find out more »Webinar: Translating Sewing Details to Knitting – NEW
Expand your hand or machine knitting repertoire by borrowing ideas from the sewing world. Learn how to knit pin tucks, hung hems, various bindings/edgings, casings, work with zipper ideas, embellishments, and more. Instructions for various techniques will be shared as well as fashion inspirations which will teach you new ways to make your knitting more unique.
Find out more »July 2020
Webinar: Variations on a Theme. Working with Garment Designer. **Updated
Just as music has variations to a theme, so can we, using Garment Designer. In this webinar, you will learn how to take a pattern and apply different variations to it to create multiple looks. This is an ideal approach for anyone who has a garment they love, and want more mileage from. Earlier versions of this webinar worked with a Top (Italian Inspiration). Now, we are adding a Skirt and Pant to the mix. You will see how to…
Find out more »Webinar: Three Garments, Three Patterns … plus a little more. (updated)
Thursday, 7/16/20 – 2 p.m.. PT Using three sources of inspiration; a store window, an actual garment, and a magazine clipping, Susan will walk you through the steps analysis and then building the pattern in Garment Designer. Non-traditional styles will be chosen in order for you to see how one can push the edge a little and use the creative functions of Garment Designer. Susan will also throw in a few more inspirations and results to get your creative juices…
Find out more »Webinar: What Happened to my Waist? Updated
Tuesday, 7/21/20 – 5 p.m.. PT Has your waist changed and you now have bottoms you can’t wear? Or, does your weight fluctuate and you want to design clothing that allows for this? This webinar focuses on creative techniques of altering existing garments or plan new ones to allow for ‘flexible waists’. Garment Designer tips and techniques will be given. Online order information: Item #: Web-133 Description: Combining Knits/Crochet with Fabric BUY WEBINAR Price: $25.00
Find out more »Webinar: Working with Top/Bottom Mode in Garment Designer. **NEW
Saturday, 7/25/20 – 2 p.m. PT 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. Online order information: Item #: Web-142 Description: Webinar-Top/Bottom Mode BUY WEBINAR…
Find out more »Webinar: Fashion Trends: How to Research, Analyze, and Translate to Patterns *NEW
Thursday, 7/30/20 – 2 p.m. PT Want to adopt some fashion trends for your next sewing, knit or crochet project? In this webinar, you will be introduced to various trend resources on the Internet for design, color, and fabrics. Then, a discussion will be given on how to translate these in a manner that suits your personal tastes and aesthetic. Susan will show you where to find some of the forecasted looks in Garment Designer style menus and will build…
Find out more »August 2020
Webinar: The Art of Taking Measurements. **Updated
Saturday, 8/8/20 – 1 pm PT This webinar focuses on the art of taking body measurements properly and accurately, for Garment Designer and general pattern making. Learn what problems result in the pattern and fit, if a measurement is taken inaccurately. The process of creating a test garment will also be covered. Online order information: Item #: Web-126 – The Art of Taking Measurements BUY WEBINAR Price: $25.00
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