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Professor of Fashion, Software Developer, Machine Knitter
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Meet Susan Lazear, Professor of Fashion at Mesa College, in San Diego, California.
Susan is the developer of software that is very popular with machine knitters.
Cochenille Garment Designer
Susan is the developer of software that is very popular with machine knitters.
Cochenille Garment Designer
This pattern making program allows you to create patterns for both sewing and knitting. It includes libraries of ready-to-wear body measurements, or you can input your own measurements to create a more custom fit. While you work, you can see the shape of your body (the sloper) sitting inside the pattern you are building.
Cochenille Stitch PainterDesign your own stitch patterns with this fabulous grid-based design tool is specifically geared to the needs of textile and craft designers of all sorts and we made it so user-friendly.
You may print directly from Stitch Painter or export in standard formats
About Susan Lazear and Cochenille Design Studio
You may print directly from Stitch Painter or export in standard formats
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Office Hours
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Ask Questions and Get Answers to your Machine Knitting Challenges.
Members Only
Members Only
Join Sue and other knitters in an informal get together via Zoom
Submit questions and topics in advance so we can talk about what is of interest to YOU
Get support, troubleshoot issues, share tips and tricks and visit with other knitters
Submit questions and topics in advance so we can talk about what is of interest to YOU
Get support, troubleshoot issues, share tips and tricks and visit with other knitters
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