Results With Lucy Clothing Brand
Lucy at the Launch ofher new range of sportswear designed and produced by Bridge & Stitch Click here to check out the full article and more photos! Keeping warm in ‘Results With Lucy’ body warmers and leggings
A Present from the Printers
Cheering up a cold January morning with a bit of British humour! A trip to the printers and a mutual love of Monty Python turned into a freshly printed t-shirt for me! It’s great to be able to test out different types of printing and to see the processes first hand, helping you find the…
Another Busy Week!
Tuesday was a very cute day. Children’s wear is something that is very new to me, and I am quickly realising that there is a lot more to it than adorable patterns (although that is a great part!) We have a number or children’s wear clients at Bridge & Stitch, so I am learning fast!…
Is UK Garment Manufacture a Dying Trade?
In September last year the Alliance Project was commissioned to analyse the viability and scope for growth in UK production. The project was initiated by UK textile baron David Alliance, non-executive director of UK retailer N Brown, and backed by the government and local authorities. The conclusions of their research projected a worrying future for UK made…
Woman in Business Rising Star!
Thursday saw Rachael on her best outfit and head to the Nottingham Post ‘Women in Business’ Awards. After a delicious meal and some inspiring speeches, Rachael took the runner up in the ‘Rising Star’ Award, recognising her support of UK manufacturing and smaller businesses. We will keep you updated on what we’re getting up to,…
Catriona MacAllister
Check out one of our clients, Catriona Clark – she is an up and coming designer with her label Catriona MacAllister. I wish her the best of luck with her new collection. CATRIONA FOCUSES ON STRONG TAILORING AND AN ELEGANT SILHOUETTE THAT HIGHLIGHTS INTRICATE DETAILING USING LASER CUTTING, EMBROIDERY AND DIGITAL PRINTING. I asked Catriona…
The Story Behind the Barcode
Two decades ago it was standard practice for an apparel company to publicly deny any responsibility to the workers in its supply chain, but with a greater public interest and understanding in ethically sourced products, this is something we expect to be a thing of the past. However, only a small number of brands guarantee…
Too Long for Excuses
So, it turns out that my promise to start doing regular blogs was a complete and utter lie! August through to April is longer than I care to admit and so much has happened during this time that I am currently angry with myself for not sharing all the wonderful things that I have been…
Olympic Torch Project
Firstly I think it is safe to say that I am the world’s most useless blogger! Since setting up the business back in January the business has gone from strength to strength and in doing so my spare time has become less and less… something I definitely should not complain about even when I am…
Kelly Benjafield
Currently working between Nottingham and Worcester means I unfortunately miss a lot that goes on with my friends which can get really frustrating. Last week however I was able to spend a little more time in Nottingham which also meant I was able to attend my friends exhibition. This blog is going to be my…