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

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Jun 16, 2021

PRESS: Xochil Herrera Scheer Named "Rising Star" by SPESA

I am honored to be selected as a SPESA Rising Star and share a little about my work in the sewn products industry, and where I see myself going in the future.

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Apr 29, 2021

PRESS: SEAMS Millennial Corner – April 2021 Reflections

Pandemic has brought opportunities to grow, learn, teach

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Apr 15, 2019

Benefits of a LIVE Collaborative Design Session

Designs that require draping, or functional items that need to be experimented with can benefit from having a LIVE Collaborative Design Session.

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Apr 5, 2019

How To Have a Successful Design Meeting

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Sep 27, 2018

Your Technical Fashion Toolkit - ABC Seams

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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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Oct 23, 2017

RECAP: Kansas City Fashion Event & Tours

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Sep 12, 2017

The "Project Runway Effect"

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Jul 15, 2017

EVENT: Mastering Fashion Production

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Aug 26, 2014

Cotton Farming

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