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

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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.

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May 4, 2020

RECAP: Threaded Hosts “Shaping Fashion” Virtual Forum

We had the amazing opportunity to be a part of the Threaded Shaping Fashion Virtual Forum on April 18th, to kick off Fashion Revolution Week.

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Nov 16, 2019

#ShopSmall Alternatives to Black Friday Holiday Shopping

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Mar 6, 2019

Telling Stories Through Fashion

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Mar 23, 2018

VIDEO: The Full Color Life

Last month I met Hannah Lynn of The Full Color Life, and we sat down for a fun interview, where we discussed Chicago fashion, how I got my start in the industry and what it means to have a capsule wardrobe.

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Oct 23, 2017

RECAP: Kansas City Fashion Event & Tours

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Jan 25, 2016

PRESS: Avoid Headaches in Business with Canvy's Bag Company (Maker's Row)

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Nov 13, 2015

Just Launched: Fibre Athletics

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Dec 12, 2014

TAMGTL: Tailored by Tradlands

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Dec 1, 2014

Just for Fun: Zamrie Love

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Nov 24, 2014

RECAP: More 2014 Fashion Focus Chicago Events

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Nov 22, 2014

RECAP: Fashion Focus Chicago & Fashion Town Hall

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Nov 11, 2014

TAMGTL: Made-in-USA in a Box: Founded 1776

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Oct 27, 2014

TAMGTL: Company Spotlight: Glass House Shirt Makers

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May 16, 2014

TAMGTL: White Hot Chicago

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Mar 19, 2013

Stuff I'm Working On

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Oct 16, 2010

Made in America - Gaining Popularity

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