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Well after a delay of far too long, we'll be back at @NDCGateshead for the next event on the 29th September with some amazing speakers. Registrations are open so don't hang about - eventbrite.co.uk/e/northern-…
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We're at @venicedesign till Sunday, and there's still time to register for Rise and Design on Friday morning at 10am, where we'll be hearing from some of the designers exhibiting here, and finding out what inspires them. We'd love to see you there - eventbrite.co.uk/e/rise-and-…
Self Made Studios are fashion designers, developers and manufacturers with decades of experience, based in Bishop Auckland. They have production slots available for autumn/winter. But you'll have to be quick. selfmadestudios.co.uk/
Knitwear designer @JoStorieKnits has created these woollen gansies, based on those worn by the brave men and women of the @TynemouthVLB. And now you can look as good as they do. Don't worry, they won't insist on you rescuing anyone while wearing it. jostorieknits.com/products/t…
A great programme on iPlayer with @paddygrant as he looks at the incredible work that goes into making the thousands of ceremonial uniforms for the Coronation. Including a visit to @AWHainsworth who we heard from a few years ago - bbc.co.uk/iplayer/episode/m0…
Newcastle Council are keen to know if there's demand for studio and maker space for clothing and textile designers in the City. Please let them know on this survey. Who knows, we could make this happen. And share it please - cvent.me/24O75G
Passionate about change in the global clothing sector? Know your way around Parliament? There's a great opportunity here to join
@transformtrade_ , and change clothing the same way @FairtradeUK has changed food supply. tinyurl.com/mpjy3vzr
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What an amazing story. And The Vintage Store is the best thing to have happened to Northumberland Street in years. business-live.co.uk/retail-c…
We were joined by Graham and Lucy from @Shimaseiki_UK who shared some amazing tech and finished garments that are knitted in one piece. And you can watch it here. Sally from @WRECKREATION_HQ was also there but she was sharing some top secret stuff. youtube.com/watch?v=CPViaMGn…
It's September tomorrow (sorry) , so before you do anything else get the next NCTN event on the 17th booked and in your diary - tinyurl.com/2hdsapkr
Get yourself down to @FenwickStores in Newcastle some fabulous @yanaactive active wear to kick start your post-lockdown routine. And maybe have a chat with Sophie and Charlotte. Be quick though, ends Sunday tinyurl.com/56sjka7n
A brilliant interview with the amazing Jenny Holloway of @FashionEnterAP , who you might remember from when she joined us a few years ago. Some brilliant advice for anyone starting out in any area of business tinyurl.com/3k924vvv
This is great news for Knitlab , but even greater news for any knitwear designers or manufacturers who can now get access to their amazing @Shimaseiki_UK 3D knitting machine tinyurl.com/2fc8tc38
The Hub for Biotechnology in the Built Environment would like to know about the challenges facing the textiles sector, and how biomaterials could help. Please share your thoughts HERE - davidreay.co.uk/research/
Sorry to have kept you waiting so long, but we finally have the next NCTN event on the 17th September, featuring Graham from @Shimaseiki_UK and Sally from @WRECKREATION_HQ. It's online sadly but we will create lot of opportunities to network. tinyurl.com/v4xccasm
Self Made Studios based in Bishop Auckland help clothing start-ups to start up - pattern creation, grading and short production runs. And they're looking for a sample machinist, so if you know anyone, point them towards selfmadestudios.co.uk
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I know we said we'd be starting 2021 in style, but didn't expect 150 delegates at our first Rise & Design this Friday. Still room for you so if you want to hear about graphene, living buildings and printable electronics, sign up here - tinyurl.com/y9kl43kb #SupplyChainNE
Would like to present at the next WOVEN conference taking place in April.? There are various themes so if you're researching, designing or working in fashion and textiles, this could be a great showcase. You need to act soon though - tinyurl.com/yxfcp376