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October 2021
Webinar: Combining Knits/Crochet with Fabric
Oct, 13, 11 a.m. PT Garment Designer allows you to create for both knitting and sewing. So, why not make garments that utilize both! In this webinar, you will learn how to plan for, and create garments that incorporate have both knit/crochet and sewn parts. Of course, this could also apply to knit fabric and woven combinations for those who don't knit or crochet. The options are endless. Fashion inspiration as well as design how-to's will be shown. Mixed Media…
Find out more »Webinar: Let’s Work with Handwovens NEW
Sat, Oct. 23rd, 2021 11 a.m. PT Web-161. More Info Whether you wove it yourself, or have purchased fabric that has that hand-woven look, you will want to create unique and memorable fashions which take advantage of the beautiful fabric that inspired you. This webinar looks at the various decisions one makes when choosing styles and picking or creating patterns for hand-woven fabrics. It will also cover a discussion of sewing and finishing techniques. You will see a variety of…
Find out more »Webinar: Let’s Make Knitwear (Hand or Machine)
Tuesday, Oct. 26, 2021 11 a.m. PT Web-155. More Info Translate fashion to your own knitwear patterns! 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…
Find out more »Webinar: It’s All About Me!
Wednesday, Oct, 27th 2021 1 p.m. PT Web-127. More Info 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…
Find out more »November 2021
Toast and Boast #15: Cochenille Users Share Their Work
Cochenille Users will share their projects. Please consider being involved. Send us a photo and your Garment Designer or Stitch Painter file. Friday, Nov. 19th, 2021, 1 p.m. Cochenille Users Sharing Their Projects Toast and Boast #15 Fri, Nov 19, 2021 1:00 PM - 2:00 PM (PST) Please join my meeting from your computer, tablet or smartphone. https://global.gotomeeting.com/join/845958181 You can also dial in using your phone. United States: +1 (571) 317-3122 Access Code: 845-958-181 New to GoToMeeting? Get the…
Find out more »Webinar: Approaches to Copying Ready-to-Wear
Approaches to Copying Ready-to-Wear Sat, Nov. 20th, 2021 11 a.m. PT Web-140. More Info Learn to create patterns from your favorite clothing! The art of translating a garment you see to a pattern is a simple learned skill. Whether you start with a photo, a favorite garment, in the dressing room, Pinterest, or other, the general process is similar. Let Susan Lazear show you the steps for the various approaches which involve, analysis, proportions, and details translation. Learn how to…
Find out more »December 2021
Webinar: Let’s Make Capes and Coats **NEW
Let's Make Capes and Coats Wednesday, Dec. 1st, 2021 1 p.m. PT Web-162. More Info Let's Make Capes and Coats will feature the development of over-garments that suit us well during the cooler months. It will cover design considerations for this genre of clothing, fabric choice, appropriate styles in Garment Designer, the sequence of steps in building patterns. A variety of cape and coat styles will allow you to work with wovens, knits, crochet, and hand knitting and even add…
Find out more »Webinar: Fitting Points with Garment Designer
Fitting Points with Garment Designer Wednesday, Dec. 8, 2021, 1 p.m. PT Web-146 More Info https://shop.cochenille.com/collections/webinars-online/products/fitting-points-in-garment-designer 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.
Find out more »January 2022
Webinar: I’ve Opened the Box, Now What? Introduction to Garment Designer
Tuesday, Jan. 18, 2022, 11 a.m. PT Web-104 https://shop.cochenille.com/collections/webinars-online/products/webinar-intro-to-gd This webinar is for people who are basically just starting, or who need a refresher on how to approach creating garment patterns with Garment Designer. Two basic approaches will be given: using your body measurements and measuring a favorite garment. It’s time to get going, so let’s walk through the steps of thought, measurement basics, and so on.
Find out more »February 2022
Webinar: Creating Menswear with Garment Designer
Creating Menswear with Garment Designer Thursday, February 10th, 2022 1 pm PT Web-152 https://shop.cochenille.com/collections/webinars-online/products/webinare-creating-menswear-with-garment-designer With the growing boom in men sewing and knitting, we think it's time for a webinar! If you are a male sewist or knitter, or you want to make something for the special males in your life, come join us in this webinar which will focus on creating patterns for men. We will look at various top styles including the Henley, Raglan, Pullover, Saddle Shoulder, Hoodies,…
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