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15-10-2024
Newsletter 2nd October 2024
Manufacturing Services Now Available at Fashion Hub
On the 5th of September 2024 FEL’s new Fashion Hub, based at Phoenix House, 1st Floor, 1 King Street, Leicester, LE1 6RN, was launched. The aim of this Hub is to provide upskilling programmes for the garment making workforce of Leicester, as well as centring on safeguarding and creating new jobs for the industry.
Consequently, FEL is delighted to confirm a range of new industry services for Leicester. Working with partners, FEL will be now offering:
- Pattern making services
- Sample making services
- Short run production
- 6 Rs (recycle, reprocess, redistribution, repair, recommercialise, repurpose)
Jenny Holloway, FEL CEO commented: “With the success of our current 6R programme we are delighted to confirm that we are now offering industry a range of specialist services, soon to be available from our new Fashion Hub at Phoenix House. We are aware that the garment manufacturing industry has fallen on hard times recently, but we are now in a position to employ the best tailors from Leicester to facilitate textile longevity.”
Please contact divya@fashion-enter.com if you require further information.
Next Week LCB Depot 20th Anniversary Events
LCB Depot offers workspace, venue hire, exhibitions, events and more to support Leicester’s creative community. Next week (7th – 12th October) LCB Depot is celebrating its 20th anniversary and the FEL Fashion Hub team will be engaging throughout the week.
On Wednesday 9th the Fashion Hub team will be involved with Good Works: The Creative Industry as Problem Solvers, with informative advice and a repair workshop. While on Thursday 10th the team will be present at events throughout the day, as well as hosting a Meet and Mingle from 5pm, to provide an informal opportunity for fashion creatives in the region to network.
If you would like to join us please register your interest with: beth@fashion-enter.com
Tap here to find out more about the events throughout the week and how to register.
Skills Bootcamp for Garment Workers
If you are a garment worker in need of expanding your production skills then Skills Bootcamp is for you! Employers today are looking for universal machinists that can expertly operate a range of production machinery. The Skills Bootcamp in Garment Production Techniques at FEL’s Fashion Hub in Leicester provides flexible 4-week courses tailored to the individual.
Interested? Please contact: divya@fashion-enter.com to find out more.
FEL’s HOPE-FX Programme Shortlisted for HSJ Award
The FEL team is thrilled that their HOPE-FX project, in collaboration with North London Mental Health Partnership, has been shortlisted for a HSJ Award, in the Early Intervention and Prevention category. On Monday 30th September FEL was invited to give a short presentation to the judging panel and the outcome will be revealed at the HSJ Awards ceremony taking place on 21st November. Fingers crossed!
ASBCI Autumn Conference
FEL Founder and CEO, Jenny Holloway, has been invited to speak at the ASBCI Autumn Conference next month. Titled ‘Artificial Intelligence in Fashion’, Jenny will join representatives from ASOS, Insider Trends, The Fashion Guild, Recomme and others, to present their knowledge on how AI is already revolutionising the industry, driving innovation, and creating competitive advantages. Taking place 16th October in Halifax, to find out more and register interest tap here.
FEL at The National Apprenticeship & Education Event – North London
Members of the FEL team will be at the up and coming National Apprenticeship & Education Event for North London next Tuesday 8th October. Taking place at Saracens StoneX Stadium, Hendon, London, this careers event is designed to inspire young people from aged 15 and up, with their education and career journey. The event is open to schools, sixth forms & colleges, parents, guardians & individuals. Members from FEL will be on hand with UKFT to offer advice on apprenticeships, courses and career pathways for those interested in the fashion and textile sector.
The event is free to attend, to book your visit tap here.
Style3D 3-Day Course
Course tutor Sophie has just held another successful 3-day course for beginners using Style3D software.
The students were introduced to the Style3D interface and its applications. Step-by-step guidance was provided on how to create bespoke avatars, change the measurements, colours, hair and footwear. The course also gave instructions on how use garment blocks and adapt them, as well as how to select digital fabrics and details and apply them to projects.
Feedback from the students included: “I have learnt the fundamental features of the Style3D system and how to start a project. How to change a pattern, adjusting on the model and how to showcase it on the rendering. Thanks to Sophie and Lan.”
More Style3D course dates are available tap here to view and book.
Masterclasses and Courses
Roll-on courses:
Available at all campuses Islington, Haringey and Leicester.
Diploma in Fashion Design and Business
Stitching:
19th Oct – Saturday Stitching Club – Creating a Dress (Intermediate) – FC Designer Workspace – £30
28th – 31st Oct – 4-Day Beginners Stitching course – FC Designer Workspace – £100
9th Nov – Saturday Stitching Club – Introduction to Sewing – FC Designer Workspace – £30
Pattern Cutting:
19th Oct – Saturday Pattern Cutting Class: Made to Measure Skirt – FC Designer Workspace – £35
9th Nov – Saturday Pattern Cutting Class: Made to Measure Basic Bodice and Sleeves – FC Designer Workspace – £35
Tailoring:
12th Nov – 10th Dec – 1 Day a Week Introduction to Soft Tailoring Techniques for Beginners – FC Designer Workspace – £150
Repair and Upcycling Drop In:
15th Oct – Repair and Upcycle Drop-In – FC Designer Collective shop – Free
Business Advice and Support:
30th Oct –Top 10 Tips to Create a Strong Team and Partnership with your Manufacturer– Free
Style3D:
For those interested in Style3D please scan the QR Code below.
Contact us: education@fashion-enter.com or call 0208 809 3311
This Week on FashionCapital…
FEL’s CEO, Jenny Holloway was invited to speak and join industry peers at the UKFT’s Sustainability Conference 2024. For more on this, visit: UKFT Conference 2024 – Discusses Tackling Textile Waste in the UK
And Finally…
We are pleased to announce that a new 1 Day a Week Introduction to Soft Tailoring Techniques for Beginners course has been added to our teaching agenda. Spanning 5-weeks learners are required to come into the FC Designer Workspace in Islington 1-day a week, every Tuesday, to be guided through the entire process of creating a bespoke shirt. This course is selling out fast so if you would like to join tap here to find out more and book.
Until next time, have a great week.
From the Team at FashionCapital
