Tag: Garment Designer

Garment Designer Top: African Influence

Posted on by Susan Lazear
Recently, I oversaw a project at Mesa College in San Diego, which involved a partnership between our Fashion students, the Mesa African Art collection, and Visions Art Museum in San Diego Liberty Station. There were several aspects to the project,...Read More
Understanding ease with the pinch test

The Pinch Test: Understanding Ease in Clothing

Posted on by Susan Lazear
The Pinch Test: The Key to Understanding Fit in Clothing By Susan Lazear Sometimes the simplest things in life are the ones we don’t easily see. I would say this is true with sewers and knitters, and crocheters when it...Read More
Upcycle Project

Up-Cycling and Creativity with Fashion and Garment Designer

Posted on by Susan Lazear
Up-Cycling: From Sweatshirts to Fashion - Getting Sustainable As we all know, the movement for a sustainable world plays a growing importance in our day to day life. As a result, I’m becoming more aware of what I keep, and...Read More

2019 Fall Garment Designer Workshop – Dress it Up!

2019 Fall Garment Designer Workshop Cochenille Design Studio is planning our annual Fall Workshop. Save the date for November 1st to 3rd San Marcos, California! If you are interested in this workshop please contact us at info@cochenille.com to have your name added...Read More