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May 31, 2023

PRESS: Xochil at Texprocess Americas (Textile World)

Techtextil North America and Texprocess Americas, held recently in Atlanta, presented opportunities for learning and networking through a variety of programs and comprehensive exhibit floor.

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May 31, 2023

EVENT: A Celebration of Chicago Style

“A Celebration of Chicago Style” event hosted by Cynthia Rowley and Nigel Barker, featuring Xochil as a part of the nomination committee and participate.

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May 26, 2023

PRESS: Techtextil North America, Texprocess Americas Highlight Industry Advancements (E-Textile Communications)

Texprocess Americas Tech Talks were coordinated and moderated by Xochil Herrera Scheer of The Chicago Pattern Maker.

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May 12, 2023

PRESS: Energy Level High at Techtextil North America (E-Textile Communications)

Introducing market-leading innovations by over 350 exhibitors from 30 countries, the unified edition of Techtextil North America and Texprocess Americas opened doors in Atlanta at the Georgia World Congress Center Wednesday.

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May 1, 2023

PRESS: Texprocess Americas and Techtextil North America Shows will Offer 40+ FREE Educational Sessions on the Show Floors (International Filtration News)

The upcoming Texprocess Americas and Techtextil North America shows will offer 40+ FREE educational sessions on the show floors.

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Apr 24, 2023

PRESS: Apparel Industry Leaders Prepare for 2024 and Beyond at Texprocess (Aptean.com)

This year, Aptean will be presenting in the Tech Talk series (moderated by Xochil Herrera Scheer).

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Apr 7, 2023

PRESS: Elmira College Students Get Insights From Fashion Industry Leaders

Xochil a panelist during the "Sustainability in the Fashion Industry: Where is it heading?" panel

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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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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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Nov 19, 2017

Questions To Ask Fabric Reps While Sourcing

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Oct 23, 2017

RECAP: Kansas City Fashion Event & Tours

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Jul 15, 2017

EVENT: Mastering Fashion Production

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May 1, 2015

EVENT: Speaking at Chicago Textile Expo 2015

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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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Oct 29, 2014

RECAP: Chicago Textile Expo Fall 2014

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Oct 7, 2010

EVENT: Fashion Focus Chicago 2010

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Oct 30, 2005

PRESS: Unity in Diversity Fashion Show

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May 16, 2005

PRESS: Chicago Sun Times - Co-Ed Couture

I participated in the student fashion show at The Illinois Institute of Art - Chicago, and imagine my surprise to find that the show, and my Feathered Femmes collection, were featured in a large full color photo in the article "Co-Ed Couture" in the Chicago Sun Times!

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