Media News | Xochil

Jul 6, 2026

Celebrating the Legacy of American Textiles - June 2026 "X-Files"

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

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!

May 20, 2026

Press: SEAMS Spring Networking Conference highlights collaboration, leadership and innovation

From trade policy and manufacturing technology to leadership, denim heritage and AI-driven workforce training, the 2026 SEAMS Spring Networking Conference brought together leaders from across the U.S. sewn products industry for three days of networking and forward-looking discussions in Greensboro, N.C.

Apr 29, 2026

Weaving the Future of SEAMS - April 2026 "X-Files"

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

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!

Jan 9, 2026

Season of Lights - December 2025 "X-Files"

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

Dec 2, 2025

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

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

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.

Jun 26, 2025

The Connective Threads - June 2025 "X-FILES"

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

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 18, 2025

Announcing SEAMS "Supply Chain USA Showcase" at Texprocess Americas

Xochil featured in a letter from SEAMS Association - “This is the power of the SEAMS network. We would like to especially thank member and board member Xochil Herrera Scheer, owner of The Chicago Pattern Maker, for her extensive work in pulling this showcase together."

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).

Feb 27, 2025

Winter Whispers of Optimism - February 2025 "X-FILES"

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

Dec 17, 2024

Closing 2024 With Reflection And Vision For The Future - December 2024 "X-FILES"

Xochil reflects on 2024.

Nov 3, 2024

The Made In America Resistance Is Now - October 2024 "X-FILES"

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

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!

Aug 29, 2024

RECAP: Techtextil North America 2024

Xochil recaps her week spent in Raleigh, NC attending Techtextil North America 2024, and moderating several thought-provoking conversations with industry professionals in the Symposium series.

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