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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!

Mar 12, 2026

The Power of Your Profile - February 2026 "X-Files"

Xochil's February 2026 "X-Files" article for SEAMS.

Jan 29, 2026

Xochil Nominated for ISAIC Honors 2026

Xochil has been named a Future Leader of the Year finalist for ISAIC Honors 2026!

Dec 2, 2025

PRESS: "Emerging Technologies Conference - Advanced Textiles Expo 2025"

Xochil is quoted in an article publish in Specialty Fabrics Review magazine.

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.

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.

Oct 9, 2025

EVENT: Tech Pack Workshop with Xochil at Texworld NYC January 2026

Xochil will be teaching a tech pack workshop, "Your Fashion Design Blueprint," at Texworld NYC 2026 this coming January.

Sep 9, 2025

Stitching Together a Movement - August 2025 "X-FILES"

Xochil's August 2025 "X-Files" article for SEAMS.

Sep 5, 2025

EVENT: Industrial Stitching 101 Workshop with Xochil

Xochil will be teaching an Industrial Stitching 101 workshop at AIBI September 20th & 27th.

Aug 19, 2025

EVENT: Xochil Speaking at 2025 SPESA Executive Conference

Xochil will be speaking at SPESA's 2025 Executive Conference in Chicago.

Jun 27, 2025

PODCAST: The Fabric of America - Episode 43

Watch Xochil join Melissa and Matt from The Fabric of America podcast for an energetic and heartfelt conversation on the future of American manufacturing.

May 22, 2025

PRESS: Xochil & Columbia College Chicago Collaboration - Featured on ABC 7 Chicago News

Xochil and her students from Columbia College Chicago were featured on ABC7 Chicago morning news to showcase the launch of a student-created, limited-edition line of custom apparel for Soundoff Design, in collaboration with the Chicago Sky WNBA basketball team.

Apr 28, 2025

Yes, We Can - April 2025 "X-FILES"

Xochil's April 2025 "X-Files" article for SEAMS.

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.

Mar 6, 2025

PRESS: Where Fit Meets Function - A New Era In Women's Protective Gear (Specialty Fabrics Review, ATA)

Honored to have contributed to the article, "Where Fit Meets Function - A New Era In Women's Protective Gear" by Kelly Hartog for Advanced Textiles Association Specialty Fabrics Review (March issue).

May 4, 2024

PRESS: Xochil in SPESA's 'Behind The Seams' - LA Manufacturing Technology + Tukatech Interview with Ram Sareen

Xochil's April SEAMS X-Files article is featured in SPESA's 'Behind the Seams' newsletter.

Feb 28, 2024

Designing the Future - February 2024 "X-Files"

Xochil's February 2024 "X-Files" article for SEAMS.

Mar 21, 2023

Client Feature: One/Third and Jacket 14

One of the designers behind jacket brand One/Third discusses her journey to starting her company, steps in the design and manufacturing process, and showcases a new jacket design.

Aug 22, 2022

PODCAST: How Fitting – Episode 50

How Fitting Podcast: Developing Fashion That Fits Your Customer, Lifestyle, and Values with Ellie Wilcox, Xochil Herrera Scheer, Connie Bourgeois, and host Alison Hoenes I had the opportunity to be on the How Fitting Podcast, hosted by Alison Hoenes. I was joined by fellow product development experts and fashion freelancers, Ellie Wilcox of Digitech Design…

Jun 21, 2022

PODCAST: Rock Star Millennials

Earlier this spring I recorded a conversation with Kathryn Spitznagle on the Rock Star Millennial Podcast.

May 11, 2022

PRESS RELEASE: The Chicago Pattern Maker Partners With Texprocess Americas For Educational Series: The Studio

Xochil Herrera Scheer, pattern engineer and founder of XOCHIL INC / The Chicago Pattern Maker, partners with TexProcess Americas to present “The Studio”, an educational floor talk series taking place all three days of the conference.

Jun 16, 2021

PRESS: Xochil Herrera Scheer Named "Rising Star" by SPESA

I am honored to be selected as a SPESA Rising Star and share a little about my work in the sewn products industry, and where I see myself going in the future.

Oct 2, 2020

Virtual Fittings - Yes It's Possible!

We work with many of our clients remotely -- either because they live outside of the Chicago metro area, or these days so that we can avoid in-person meetings to prevent exposure and spread of COVID-19.

Jun 24, 2020

PODCAST: Successful Fashion Designer

Last fall I recorded this interview with Sew Heidi on the Successful Fashion Designer podcast, and talked about how to get your designs into production - all the steps involved in the product development process.

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