The Blog: Technical Design

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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Mar 12, 2026

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

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

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Dec 2, 2025

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

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

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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 17, 2025

How to Evaluate Your Prototype and Prepare for a Fit Session

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.

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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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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.

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Sep 5, 2025

EVENT: Industrial Stitching 101 Workshop with Xochil

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

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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.

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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.

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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).

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Dec 17, 2024

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

Xochil reflects on 2024.

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Jun 28, 2024

SEAMS Gatherings: More Than a Feeling - June 2024 "X-FILES"

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.

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Feb 28, 2024

Designing the Future - February 2024 "X-Files"

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

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Oct 14, 2023

RECAP: SEAMS Fall Conference: Closing The Loop - Circularity Through Collaboration

Xochil leads a panel of industry leaders in discussion about circularity in the fashion industry.

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Mar 3, 2023

VIDEO: What Your Pattern Maker Wishes You Knew (Fashion Brain Academy + Xochil)

What do fashion designers need to know to work with a pattern maker?

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Aug 12, 2022

How 3D Sampling Works for Your Apparel Brand

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.

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Aug 1, 2018

EVENT: DG Expo 2018 Seminar: Using Tech Packs for Successful Production

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Nov 29, 2017

EVENT: Seminar: How To Create A Tech Pack For Successful Production

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