Studio Internship

Introduction

Clothing Manufacturers UK London provides various services to enable you to make your own fashion brand. We provide design, pattern cutting, fabric/trims sourcing, product development, production management and quality control services. From the development phase through to the packaging of your garments, we provide project management solutions from start to finish for our clients. We work with both brand new start‑up brands and established brands.

We develop and manufacture all of our garments in‑house in London, UK.

• Pattern manipulation and block development fundamentals
• How patterns are amended following fittings
• Fabric handling, cutting methods, and fusing application
• Handling and cutting high‑value fabrics
• Differences between jersey and woven fabrics and how they affect production
• Professional quality control standards
• How a fashion studio and garment factory operates day to day

Applicants must be: currently studying, or recently graduated from, a Fashion Design, Pattern Cutting, Garment Technology, or closely related university-level course. This ensures participants have the basic technical knowledge needed to benefit fully from the placement. This role is not suitable for complete beginners.

This is an unpaid educational placement designed for fashion university students who want practical experience in pattern cutting and garment manufacturing. The placement is learning‑focused, based on supervised participation and observation.

• Observing and assisting with creating lay plans for production
• Supporting fabric laying for sampling and production (under supervision)
• Learning how patterns are drafted from client‑provided sketches and technical drawings
• Assisting with pattern amendments following fittings
• Copying and developing basic blocks for learning purposes
• Supporting sample cutting and observing production cutting processes
• Learning correct fusing techniques for different fabrics
• Assisting with cutting trimmings (zips, elastics, hook‑and‑eye tapes, etc.)
• Supporting quality control checks, including garment checking and cleaning loose threads
• Assisting with preparing garments for packing and delivery
• Observing the full production process from client brief through to final delivery

• Understand the role of pattern cutting and technical development in garment production
• Demonstrate improved understanding of pattern amendments and block development
• Understand how client designs are translated into production‑ready garments
• Gain practical insight into fabric laying, cutting, and fusing techniques
• Recognise differences between jersey and woven fabrics in production
• Understand professional quality control procedures
• Observe the full garment production process from client brief to delivery
• Develop professional studio and factory working practices

As part of a professional studio environment, students are expected to keep their workspace reasonably tidy, put tools and materials away after use, and respect shared spaces.

We are seeking motivated, hands‑on students or recent graduates who are genuinely interested in gaining real‑world experience within a professional garment manufacturing and pattern cutting environment. This placement is best suited to individuals who are keen to learn, comfortable working in a studio/factory setting, and serious about developing technical industry skills.

• Be currently studying, or have recently graduated from, a Fashion Design, Pattern Cutting, Garment Technology, or closely related university course
• Have a genuine interest in fashion production, textiles, pattern cutting, and garment manufacturing
• Have a positive, can‑do attitude and a willingness to learn new skills
• Demonstrate good attention to detail and care when handling fabrics, patterns, and garments
• Be able to follow instructions carefully and work under supervision
• Be comfortable working as part of a team in a shared studio and factory environment
• Be reliable, punctual, and committed to agreed working days and hours
• Have basic knowledge of sewing, textiles, or pattern cutting (essential)

• A minimum placement duration of 3 months
• At least 2 days per week
• Working hours:
  
  8:30 am to 4:00 pm (1‑hour lunch break)
• In‑person attendance only at our North London studio (N18)

This placement is not suitable for short‑term experience, one‑off days, or remote working.

• This is an unpaid educational placement offered for learning and career development purposes
• All activities are carried out under supervision
• Interns are expected to behave professionally, including good timekeeping, clear communication, and respect for shared studio spaces