Making for Change
Vocational training
Trainees are taught Level 1 and 2 qualifications in fashion and textiles in combination with professional practice within a supportive working environment. The programme encourages them to ‘learn through doing’, to become proficient with their skills and learn to work as a part of a team. Employment opportunities are available within the production team at Poplar Works on successful completion of qualifications.
Production
Operating from two fully equipped sites, Making for Change offers a unique experimental space to explore and test innovative fashion production. Our highly skilled professional team alongside graduates from our training programme produce garments, accessories and homeware to the highest quality standards. We bring an innovative and circular approach to manufacturing, specialising in up-cycling and re-purposing to create exciting new products.
Partnerships
Making for Change is delivered in partnership with HM Prison Service, London College of Fashion, the Ministry of Justice, Poplar Works, Poplar HARCA and The Trampery.
Services
We provide a range of services to our clients which include:
- Design and product development
- Pattern-cutting
- Sampling
- Small and medium scale production
Clients
We work with students, graduates, charities, emerging designers, and fashion-industry retail brands.
