Fri, Oct 17, 2025
Having prototypes made is a crucial part of the product development process. Learn how to thoroughly evaluate your prototype to ensure it fits well, functions properly, and has the correct fabrication.
Tue, Oct 14, 2025
Xochil was interviewed by Evan Tart of Overtime Clothing, a US-Made workwear brand, for their "Sourcing Spotlight" series.
Thu, Oct 9, 2025
Xochil will be teaching a tech pack workshop, "Your Fashion Design Blueprint," at Texworld NYC 2026 this coming January.
Fri, Sep 5, 2025
Xochil will be teaching an Industrial Stitching 101 workshop at AIBI September 20th & 27th.
Fri, Jun 27, 2025
Watch Xochil join Melissa and Matt from The Fabric of America podcast for an energetic and heartfelt conversation on the future of American manufacturing.
Thu, May 22, 2025
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.
Thu, Mar 6, 2025
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).
Tue, Dec 17, 2024
Xochil reflects on 2024.
Fri, Jun 28, 2024
Nearly two months have already passed since SEAMS’ Spring Conference, and I’ve been so busy I’ve hardly had a chance to fully reflect. However, I was glad to catch up with colleagues and meet a few new faces. In the weeks following, I had some great follow-up calls and virtual meets.
Wed, Feb 28, 2024
Xochil's February 2024 "X-Files" article for SEAMS.
Sat, Oct 14, 2023
Xochil leads a panel of industry leaders in discussion about circularity in the fashion industry.
Fri, Mar 3, 2023
What do fashion designers need to know to work with a pattern maker?
Fri, Aug 12, 2022
When you are starting a new apparel company or exploring a launch for a new product line, you have several options when it comes to product development.
Wed, Aug 1, 2018
Wed, Nov 29, 2017
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