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Newsletter 4th May 2016
Dear all,
 “The best designers are usually the best pattern cutters.” Dorota Watson, Senior Lecturer & Programme Leader in Fashion & Textiles at the University of East London said when we interviewed her on howgraduates of today are often ill-prepared to engage with the professional marketplace. We couldn’t agree more, fully understanding the production process from fabric selection to finished garment can only enhance a designers understanding and yet a huge majority of design students leave University with scant regard to all other skilled functions within the industry. It doesn’t have to be this way – here at the Fashion Technology Academy we have a range of courses to upskill designers, while opening doors to other skilled and in-demand roles within the industry.
Fashion Technology Academy
Stitching Academy for Designers
 Stitching Academy for Designers is a 6-week course, where students learn the fundamentals of using a variety of industrial sewing machines: how to set them up and use them safely, maintain the machines and identify the correct settings for the fabric. They will practice a variety of sewing techniques to produce a range of stitch samples, measuring, cutting and constructing a basic pattern, and learn to identify what is good and poor quality.
To find out more and apply for the Stitching Academy for Designers please contact: education@fashion-enter.com
Free 10-Week Course – Sew We Learn
 Would you like to learn how to make clothes and use industrial sewing machines? Are you looking for employment in the fashion manufacturing industry? Gain an accredited Level 1 Award in Fashion and Textiles (Sewing and Textiles) and a Level 1 Award in Employability Skills.
We are currently offering a FREE 10 week course based in Wandsworth and Haringey. Learners will have the ability to work in a thriving North London factory, where clothing for retailers such as Marks & Spencer, ASOS.com and many other brands.
To find out more click here
Or contact: education@fashion-enter.com (Quote SEW 1), alternatively call 0208 8093311 and ask for Dan!
Apprenticeships & Jobs in Production
Machinists and production workers are in demand, and this week we have both an apprenticeship for a sample / costume machinist and a full-time position for a studio seamstress on our jobs board click here to view.
Coming soon…
 Stylish maternity wear for the modern mum-to-be. After 8 years working in the fashion industry as a Stylist and Art Director Just Polly’s founder, Polly Hayward, felt compelled to create a stylish, but practical collection that can be worn before, during and after pregnancy.
www.justpolly.co.uk
 Fabric Swatch of the Week
We love the arty feel of the dark brown swirls on this off-white 100% silk base. The satin finish gives a luxurious touch to this fabric.
Available now from the FCFabricStudio.com
Fashion Dates for Your Diary
Meet the Manufacturer 25th May
Graduate Fashion Week 5th – 8th June
London Collections: Men 10th – 13th June
Fashion SVP 28th – 29th June
 This Week on FashionCapital.co.uk
“The current apprenticeship programme strategy is a mess. We had a great framework that certainly needed tweaking – but it didn’t need a radical overhaul. FashionCapital CEO Jenny Holloway comments on the apprenticeship levy plans put forward by government.
“What we wear every single day, has huge relevance and huge consequences on human, social and environmental capital.” Livia Firth talks sustainable fashion (pictured left).
And Petra Metzger introduces her launch brand EINE – an elegant perspective on dressing comfortably in the home.
Boutique Pick of the Week
After a very slow start to spring here in London we’ve been promised a gorgeous sun-filled week, so with this in mind we’ve picked out this vintage-inspired summer garden print dress by Bibico. The founder and designer behind Bibico, Snow, realized as soon as she walked through the door of the women’s cooperative in Mumbai her idea of creating a more sustainable clothing company was possible, and here is one prime example from her summer collection of easy-to-wear staples.
Bibico Summer Garden Dress £69-
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