Fri, Jun 27, 2025
Watch Xochil join Melissa and Matt from The Fabric of America podcast for an energetic and heartfelt conversation on the future of American manufacturing.
Thu, Jun 26, 2025
Xochil's June 2025 "X-Files" article for SEAMS.
Thu, May 22, 2025
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.
Mon, Apr 28, 2025
Xochil's April 2025 "X-Files" article for SEAMS.
Fri, Apr 18, 2025
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."
Tue, Apr 15, 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.
Thu, Mar 6, 2025
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).
Thu, Feb 27, 2025
Xochil's February 2025 "X-Files" article for SEAMS.
Fri, Feb 7, 2025
A recap of my trip to NYC for TexWorld 2025!
Tue, Dec 17, 2024
Xochil reflects on 2024.
Sun, Nov 3, 2024
Xochil's October 2024 "X-Files" article for SEAMS.
Thu, Oct 24, 2024
I attended several Chicago Fashion Week 2024 events, and what incredible experiences they were!
Thu, Sep 12, 2024
TCPM will be participating in the Milwaukee Pop Up Garment District September 19th & 20th!
Thu, Aug 29, 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.
Xochil shares her thoughts on the SEAMS Association's recent Alphabet Soup Shindig that took place in Raleigh, NC earlier in August.
Fri, Jun 28, 2024
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.
Tue, Jun 18, 2024
I’m excited to share that on Wednesday, September 25th I’ll be hosting my own education session at the 2024 Advanced Textiles Expo in Anaheim, California, as a part of the Next Generation Day.
Fri, Jun 14, 2024
From August 20th to August 22nd, I’ll be attending the 2024 TechTextil North America tradeshow in Raleigh, North Carolina to moderate four symposiums. I’m excited to sit down and talk to leaders in the industry to hear about new technology, discuss how the textile industry can continue working towards a more sustainable future, and how we can bridge the gap of women’s inequality in the industry.
Thu, Jun 13, 2024
I had the incredible opportunity to attend the 2024 SPESA Advancements in Manufacturing and Technologies Conference which took place April 11th, 2024 in Los Angeles.
Sat, May 4, 2024
Xochil's April SEAMS X-Files article is featured in SPESA's 'Behind the Seams' newsletter.
Thu, Apr 25, 2024
My April X-Files blog, "Tukatech – at the Intersection of Innovation & Collaboration", sharing my experience visiting the LA Tukatech, Inc. Innovation Center, and interview with CEO & Founder Ram Sareen.
Fri, Mar 8, 2024
I was so excited to return to the Advanced Textiles Association's (ATA's) Women In Textiles Summit 2024 in Phoenix, Ariz., for the unique opportunity to focus on personal and professional development in a space that encourages relationships and real talk with women across the industry. I am thrilled to have found this group for support, education and comradery, as we each navigate our respective journeys.
Thu, Feb 29, 2024
Xochil is the Keynote speaker for the Family and Consumer Science educators track at College of DuPage's countywide institute day.
Wed, Feb 28, 2024
Xochil's February 2024 "X-Files" article for SEAMS.
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