Episode 192: Chicago Pattern Maker - Xochil Herrera Scheer
The Chicago Pattern Maker – Xochil Herrera Scheer
Xochil Herrera Scheer provides professional pattern making and fashion design services to businesses and individuals in the Chicago area, and remotely to clients throughout the US.
Xochil made Chicago her home in 2003, moving from her hometown of Madison, Wisconsin. She has a BFA in Fashion Design from The Illinois Institute of Art – Chicago, and graduate degree in entrepreneurship from DeVry University. Xochil is a detail oriented, results driven task master, and enjoys the analytic side of fashion, making products come to life through strategic sourcing and technical details.
Xochil has worked with numerous brands and designers to bring their concepts from sketch to reality. She has a strong skill set in technical design, pattern making, material sourcing and production management. She has a keen understanding of the production process through working with various factories, and being closely involved with clients throughout their development. Her background in tailoring and alterations has helped shape her skills in garment fit and construction techniques.
Specializing in pattern making for both woven and knit materials, she enjoys working in the contemporary “ready-to-wear” market (and loves a good blazer). She also has extensive experience in athletic activewear performance apparel for men and women, including swimwear and undergarments. Xochil enjoys learning about innovations in materials and applying them to new designs. She also loves working with complex items and non-apparel products like accessories and bags.
Xochil is currently serving as Secretary on the Board of Directors for the Apparel Industry Board of Illinois (AIBI), and is proud to be a member of the SEAMS Association, where she contributes to the newsletter column Millennial Corner. She loves being involved in the local and domestic fashion community through promoting experiences, events and professional development. She is also passionate about Made in USA and ethical products, sourcing and manufacturing.
Xochil’s work has been featured in: SPLASH, BRAVA Magazine, Chicago Sun Times, MODA Fashion Gazette, New City Chicago. Xochil was also included in a segment on the ABC 7 Chicago show, 190 North. She was honored to be named a Rising Star by SPESA in 2021.
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