We are very excited to announce that Bridge & Stitch has moved to bigger and better premises! We are now located just a short walk from the train station which is much more convenient for visitors. We now even having car parking spaces on site. Our new address is: Bridge & Stitch Ltd., Arkwright House, Moore Park,…
As Spring is approaching and new beginnings are starting, its time for us to say goodbye to our interns. We have thoroughly enjoyed having them here, they have been a pleasure to work with. They doubled the size of our team here at Bridge & Stitch and it has created a real buzz in our…
I’m Simon, one of the graduates interning at Bridge & Stitch. During my time here we will be visiting different suppliers and manufacturers to check up on how some of the projects are coming along. Whilst we are there we are using the opportunity to learn more about the business, the fashion industry as a…
During our day out to London to attend the trade show, Fashion SVP, we met up with one of our regular suppliers who had some great news for us here at Bridge & Stitch! With ever advancing technology, the supplier wanted to show us their new collection of technical fabrics. From water repellent to moisture…
Often trims and embellishments are added at the end of production, however sometimes they are applied to the fabric before production begins. We offer a wide range of trims and embellishments, including buttons, ribbons, zips, poppers, printing, tape, draw cords, elastic, patches, studs, embroidery, toggles, buckles, flock, rubber tabs, eyelets, aglets, hook and eyes, velcro,…
Cutting is the final stage before production. This is where your fabric is cut into the pieces which make up your garment before they are sewn together. Once your garment is cut, you can no longer change the style, fabric or fit of the garment. Usually the fabric is rolled out in layers and cut…
For the whole of summer, I have been visiting Jenny here as an intern at the Bridge & Stitch Bristol office in Pithay studios. My name is Georgina and I am a Fashion and Textiles undergraduate at Portsmouth University. I was welcomed into the Bridge & Stitch team to gain some experience in the industry…
Once you are happy with the fit of your garment, we can grade your master pattern to make the patterns for the different sizes. Once the sample has been approved a grading specification sheet can be produced. The measurements from your master pattern are increased or decreased to UK Sizing Standards giving the measurements for…
Were you aware of the amount of processes fabric goes through to get to the state that you see it in on your clothes? I certainly wasn’t! It is a common misconception that yarn is thread onto the knitting machine, where it then creates a roll of fabric which is then ready to use immediately…
After making the patterns for your designs, we can sample your garments at the selected UK factory. Sampling is one of the most important stages of the manufacturing process. Sampling is an opportunity for you to check your garment’s quality, fit, look and feel. It is also a chance for the factory to get to…