Resources - Lets Make It Here

Free to access resources from UKFT and our members to help you get the most from working with a UK manufacturer, including a selection of guides, templates, FAQs, advice and case studies that will be helpful for individuals and businesses of all sizes.

Please note: These resources have been kindly provided by our members and are intended as business aids only. Please respect the copyright of the author.

UKFT Members’ Resources

Production Process Flowchart

A graphic illustration of the full production process from The Production Lab

Three Burning Tech Pack Questions and Template

Plus Samples offers advice on how to use this essential communication tool between a designer and a manufacturer

Garment Making Checklist

MAES London clearly outlines the key stages of the garment making process

How to Approach a Fashion Manufacturer

Kalopsia Collective’s guide to approaching a Fashion Manufacturer

Garment Pricing Template

MAES London’s Template for pricing and costing a garment

Button Size Chart

Courtney & Co’s guide to button sizes by ligne, inch and millimetre

James Grove Heritage Centre

A reference and learning resource for designers, tailors and students located at Courtney & Co. in Bourton-on-the-Water

UKFT Resources

The Fashion Manufacturing Toolkit

A set of guides outlining the essentials for developing successful relationships with a manufacturer

Standards and Codes of Practice

A guide to industry standards and codes of practice

Manufacturing Heroes

Celebrating the individuals behind the British fashion and textile industry

If you are a UKFT member and would like to submit a resource please get in touch [email protected]

To access more support for your business visit UKFT.org