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Notes from the studio on pattern making, product development, sourcing and the business of making things.

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Jun 4, 2026

EVENT: More Tech Pack Workshops with Xochil at Texworld NYC July 2026

Xochil will be teaching more tech pack workshops at Texworld NYC in July!

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Feb 25, 2026

Chicago's Pop-Up Garment District is Returning!

The Pop-Up Garment District will be returning to Chicago May 2026.

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Nov 11, 2025

PRESS: "Texworld NYC, Apparel Sourcing NYC and Printsource Will Bridge Innovation, Education and Design for Winter 2026"

Xochil's upcoming tech pack workshop has been highlighted in a recent Sourcing Journal article about the Texworld NYC 2026 show.

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Oct 24, 2025

EVENT: Advanced Textiles Expo 2025

Join me in Indianapolis for the upcoming Advanced Textiles Expo, where I'll be speaking at the Emerging Technologies Conference and leading my own Women in Textiles session.

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Oct 14, 2025

PRESS: Xochil Interviewed for Overtime Clothing's "Sourcing Spotlight"

Xochil was interviewed by Evan Tart of Overtime Clothing, a US-Made workwear brand, for their "Sourcing Spotlight" series. 

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Jul 25, 2025

EVENT: 2025 SPESA Executive Conference in Chicago

The Sewn Products Equipment & Suppliers of the Americas (SPESA) is hosting their 2025 Executive Conference this year in Chicago!

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Apr 15, 2025

EVENT: Texprocess Americas 2025

It’s less than a month until Texprocess Americas 2025 takes place! From May 6th to May 8th, I’ll be in Atlanta attending the show to take part in several talks, as well as exhibiting.

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Sep 12, 2024

EVENT: Join Us at the Milwaukee Pop Up Garment District!

TCPM will be participating in the Milwaukee Pop Up Garment District September 19th & 20th!

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Aug 26, 2014

Cotton Farming

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Apr 16, 2014

RECAP: Paris Sourcing - Premiere Vision Plur/El & Texworld Paris

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Jan 31, 2014

RECAP: Texworld USA SS15

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Dec 19, 2011

EVENT: NEW Wholesale Fabric Show - Low Minimums!

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Oct 16, 2010

Made in America - Gaining Popularity

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