Design studio supporting UK start ups

Hi! I’m Gemma and I currently run a small design studio, aimed at helping start-up clothing brands to launch new collections.

Starting a sustainable clothing brand in the UK can be expensive, making it unattainable for many people. I work to support new brands from design through to patterns, samples and small production runs. Because my studio has no minimum order quantities, there is less of a financial risk than going straight to a UK factory. I also offer one to one support through the whole process.

Over the past 6 months this has been a successful business model and rewarding way to support fellow creatives. However, I am unable to continue to help UK brands grow by myself. There is a clear demand for small scale manufacturing combined with support across design and pattern cutting. Although I want to maintain affordable prices for these services, working alone doesn’t allow me to do this whilst still making a profit from the business.

I am crowd funding on this platform in order to raise funds for additional staff members. I am currently recruiting for a traineeship but would like to take on two apprentices to share my skills, grow my business and help others grow theirs. All donations will go towards hiring and training new machinists and designers as well as maintaining an affordable price structure for my customers.

Thank you for taking the time to read about my business and support my dream of a more sustainable fashion future ❤️


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