Skill Up This Summer
20-09-2025
Newsletter 4th June 2025
New Summer Short Courses
We have officially entered grad season with fashion and textile graduates showing off all their hard work up and down the country. Feeling creative and inspired? The FEL education team are pleased to announce a broad range of short courses ranging from pattern cutting, corset making, illustration, stitching, and more. Take your pick from 1, 3 or 4-day sessions from our industry experienced and friendly tutors.
To view all the latest courses on offer tap here.
Reprocessing For Pretty Lavish
Pretty Lavish recently teamed up with FEL for our reprocessing services to give pre-loved bridesmaid dresses a second chance. Through this partnership, these once-worn garments are transformed into elegant sashes, bow ties, and pocket squares, breathing new life into special occasion fabrics that would otherwise go to waste. The ‘Something Old Something New’ accessories are now available to shop online. Tap here to view.
FTA Leicester Awarded UK Shared Prosperity Funding
We are delighted to share that we have once again been selected for funding through the UK Shared Prosperity Fund (UKSPF). We have been awarded £108,000 for the period of April 2025 to March 2026. A heartfelt thank you to Leicester City Council and the UKSPF team for their continued belief in our work and their invaluable support.
On 2nd June 2025, we proudly welcomed a new cohort of learners:
- 4 learners enrolled in Level 1 Stitching
- 2 learners in Level 1 Pattern Cutting
- 3 learners in Level 2 Pattern Cutting
Each learner has joined with a clear goal—to gain new skills or to upskill in order to secure employment or progress into further education. We’re excited to support them on their journey and look forward to seeing their achievements over the coming months.
We support our learners throughout their course, helping them stay on track and achieve their goals—whether that’s entering employment or progressing into further education.
FCFTA Leicester Phoenix House, 2nd Floor, 1 King Street, Leicester, LE1 6RN
For further enquiries contact: divya@fashion-enter.com
Hear From the Leicester Made Panelists
A big thank you to Kate Hills, Founder of Make It British, for the Leicester Made 2025 recording of the panel discussion: Why Onshoring Works for People, Planet, and Profit.
You can now watch this discussion via YouTube
FareShare Event to Celebrate New Islington Location
On Monday, 2nd June, FareShare UK was proud to welcome a wide range of guests to a special event marking the launch of its new presence in Islington. The initiative made possible through a landmark social value lease from Islington Council, has been valued at over £1 million across its lifetime.
Held at FareShare’s new base in the White Collar Factory, the event brought together representatives from local government, community organisations, and social enterprises, including Fashion-Enter Ltd (FEL), to celebrate a shared commitment to tackling food insecurity and building stronger local communities.
FareShare’s presence in Islington represents more than a new location—it symbolises a deeper commitment to those who need support the most. The FEL team are excited to see how this new chapter unfolds and look forward to exploring opportunities for collaboration in the future.
Welcome to Sunniva & Eleonor
We have two new staff members that have just joined the FEL team: Sunniva Katarina Hauglin (on the right), Junior Garment Technologist & Quality Assurance, and Eleonor Koleva, Studio Coordinator. A warm welcome to the FEL team!
Expert Advice: June Masterclass
Mastering the Fashion Business Blueprint: Fine-tuning Your Plan for Success – Tuesday 17th June 10 – 11 via Zoom.
In this hour-long session, participants will explore topics such as; operational strategies, management structure, risk assessment, and implementation plans. The aim of this masterclass is to equip participants with the knowledge and insights necessary to finalise their business plans and confidently take their fashion ventures to the next level.
Tap here to register your free place and a Zoom link to join this masterclass will be sent closer to the date.
Roll-on and Short Courses
Roll-on courses:
Available at all campuses Islington, Haringey and Leicester.
Diploma in Fashion Design and Business
Patterns:
9th June – 4-Day Beginners Pattern Cutting Course – FC Designer Workspace – £150 + eventbrite fees
Stitching:
18th June – 3-Day Introduction into Sewing and Garment Making – FC Designer Workspace – £135 + eventbrite fees
21st June – Saturday Stitching Club Introduction to Sewing – FC Designer Workspace – £45 + eventbrite fees
Draping:
26th July & 2nd Aug – Introduction to Draping in 2 Saturday sessions – FC Designer Workspace – £90 + eventbrite fee
Illustration:
12th & 19th July – Introduction to Fashion Illustration in 2 Sessions – FC Designer Workspace – £90 + eventbrite fees
Upcycling:
10th June – Free Drop In Repair and Upcycling Workshop – FC Designer Collective shop – Free (Please register your attendance)
13th June – 1-Day Beginners Upcycle Workshop – FC Designer Workspace – £45 + eventbrite fees
For all course enquiries contact: education@fashion-enter.com or call 0208 809 3311
This Week on FashionCapital…
Luke Derrick Talks To Vogue Business About Why He Makes Everything in the UK
“We’ve got two centuries-plus of British textile and manufacturing and garment manufacturing history here, and there’s an opportunity to rebuild that. So I’m proud to say I make stuff in the UK.”
And Finally…
This Saturday FEL’s Technical Development Director, Claire Solley, is getting married and to celebrate we raised a glass for the bride to be. Best wishes to Claire and her partner on their new chapter!
Until next time, have a great week.
From the Team at FashionCapital
