Designalong: Square Armhole Vest/Jacket

Square Armhole Vest/Jacket Project Designalong with or without Garment Designer Mixed Fabric/Media Project For sewers, knitters, crocheters $75.00 Wednesday, October 28th, 2026 9 a.m. PT Wednesday, November 4th, 2026 9 a.m. PT Date in early December, to be determined by the attendees Attend live or watch the recordings We are pleased to present a repeat of our first Designalong with Cochenille. Want to push your creative skills to the next level? Why not step into a mixed media project by combining fabrics or fabrics with yarn? A pattern template will be provided, but a Garment Designer demonstration will also be given for software users. The silhouette of choice will be a square armhole design, the length is your choice. This style lends lots of design potential for creativity. Add a second fabric for the side panel or sleeves (if you desire). Add a collar, build a cowl, or other design addition to complete the look. A pattern template will be provided, but Garment Designer will be demonstrated and discussed as well for our software users. If you are a knitter and want to incorporate fabric and don’t have a sewing machine, there are ways to hand-stitch your garment together. Various sewing techniques (hand or machine) will be shown. Class #1: Planning Overview of the style Discussion of key body measurements pertinent to the style Reference garments Approach to the design and the design process Inspiration Building your design concept Homework: Determine fabrication (fabrics, yarn (if using), other) Take Body Measurements Choose some reference garments Sample fabric and/or yarn techniques Prepare a Garment Sketch (tools provided) Class #2: Presentation of Student Design Ideas Student Presentations Step-by-Step Demonstration of Building the Pattern (based on student concepts) Q&A Construction Techniques and Ideas Homework: Create your Pattern Build a Sample Muslin if you need to check fit Build the Final Garment Class #3: Presentations/Critique Student Presentations Critique