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Mantua Sewing Studio

Locality: Mount Gravatt, Queensland, Australia

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25.01.2022 Mantua is a Brisbane-based social enterprise that provides local, ethical and high quality design and manufacturing services for Australian clothing labels by drawing on the sewing expertise of women from refugee and migrant backgrounds if you like what you've just read; reach out and enquire, spaces are now filling up for next year already #mantua #sewing #studio #production #fashionindustry

23.01.2022 #feelgoodfriday Check out @halima instagram story; A muslim model who quit the fashion industry because it compromised who she is and her beliefs. Living authentically takes courage and bravery may we follow her lead and say no to all the things that are not in harmony with our personal values #inspiration #livingauthentically #setthoseboundaries

21.01.2022 We had Rissa in the workroom today "supervising" her mum Jenni and Gowry working on the new tshirt blanks range coming soon. We think she'd make a great Junior Production Manager! #Mantua #bythepeople #tshirt #blanks #australianmade

20.01.2022 Let's talk Pattern Grading! Patterns are initially made in one size only. The process of resizing that pattern is called Grading, which allows you to produce your design into a range of sizes, whilst maintaining your original design in proportion. The art of creating patterns is a highly skilled specialised practice that supports the work of designers and is a vital part of design process that turns sketches into wearable products. Our Training and Production Manager Leah ha...s over 30 years experience in pattern making, she can help you translate your designs into the finished prototype #patterndesign #patterngrading #patterns #fashion #startup #clothinglabel #sizematters

18.01.2022 Happy Mother's Day to all you strong women out there, may we be them, may we know them and may we raise them!

17.01.2022 Meet Gabrielle our new Label Manager annnd Junior Designer for Mantua the label! (More on that later) Originally born in Australia, Gabrielle has lived in the UK for the past 22 years and has just recently graduated from the @lcflondon_ studying Fashion Illustration! Gabrielle has moved back to Australia to be reunited with family but also to join the Mantua team.... We are so blessed to have Gabrielle in the studio, and we can't wait for you all to meet her! #purposedrivenlife #mantuathelabel #comingsoon #StraightOuttaFashionSchool

14.01.2022 Within the space of just under 2 years Mantua has grown from an idea written on a piece of paper to a full blown training and production organisation. From almost closing our doors at the height of the coronavirus pandemic to now being fully booked until the end of the year and having 21+ labels currently on our waiting list for 2021 has been nothing short of a miracle, and for this we feel truly blessed. In the past couple of months we said goodbye to one of our co-founder...s to welcoming a new label manager, to further losing a much loved machinist, to employing our remaining ladies plus a further 3 machinists who will need to be upskilled to be floor ready. Phew! To say that building Mantua is the hardest thing we have ever done is the biggest understatement but also the most rewarding! We know that to whom much is given, much is expected and so we have been working so hard behind the scenes to achieve the things we have set out to achieve. We have a set of values that help us govern our direction and sometimes when you cannot see the forest for the trees or when we lose sight of the bigger picture because we are too focused on the details, trying so hard to make it work we can sometimes lose our way! I say all this because at the end of the day if our team is overworked and run down, Mantua fails to help the ladies from our refugee and migrant community, our labels who partner with us, and @whiteboxenterprises who are our major sponsors and supporters. Making sure our team is ok and looked after is our biggest priority right now and so we have decided to go back to why we started Mantua in the first place which is to create supported and meaningful training and employment opportunities for women who face so many barriers. We are committed to changing the way the industry treats their workers and we can't do this if we are putting extra demands on them to produce. We are also committed to training and upskilling our women and building a strong workforce so that we can service all our amazing ethically minded clients. All we ask during this time is that you please be patient with us as we transition into this new phase. #peopleb4profits

13.01.2022 Happy #naidoc week! Introducing @_kykoe showcasing artwork of talented indigenous artists across Australia. #proudpartnership #alwayswasalwayswillbe... #Repost @_kykoe (@get_repost) Did you know that we’re partnered with a local social enterprise that provides employment opportunities for women of refugee and migrant backgrounds Registered as a charity 100% of profits are reinvested into ongoing training and employment support. A beautiful woman named Jenni made these scrunchies with a lot of love and care and she did a fantastic job (this is only a few of a hundred) Would you like to know more? Head over to @mantuasewingstudio #partnershipsthatmatter #supportingwomen #proudpartnership #mantuasewingstudio #supporthandmade #scrunchiesofinstagram #aboriginalfabric #indigenousart #colourfulaccessories #accessorieslover #hairaccessories #imarocketlady

12.01.2022 Its been one year since we moved into our beautiful space and started our pilot training program And what a year it's been, blessed to continue the journey with these beautiful women Excited to see where we will be in another year's time. Happy Birthday to us Shout out to Mi Casa Cafe for the delicious food and amazing service #purposedrivenlife #diverstyisourstrength #teamworkmakesthedreamwork #forthepeoplebythepeople #birthdaycelebration #blessedwiththebest

11.01.2022 In the whirlwind that is life right now, we continue on! On a bright note, our fabulous ‘sewers in training’ have now completed the flamingo pouches for our wonderful crowdfunding donors - they are heading your way very shortly! We were so impressed by the skills they’ve developed (that’s their names pinned to the pouches they’ve sewn ) As all businesses and community minded individuals and organisations, we are taking our own steps to ensure we are looking after our team and staying healthy and safe during this time. We will be having limited face to face meetings and contact time, but our production services will continue at full speed! We are always here by email or phone for enquiries and orders.

11.01.2022 When we were planning and dreaming about what Mantua could be we knew we didn't want to be just another production house, we wanted to be more than that, we wanted to be a safe space for our ladies to firstly overcome whatever barriers they were facing to then supporting them to becoming contributing and connected members of their communities by providing a supportive working environment that draws on their skills. The result of which as "Jenni" has put it "we are family" and... just like family we have our ups and downs but at the end of the day we truly care about each other! To the clothing labels who partner with us, we thank you for joining us on this journey in doing our part to changing the way the fashion industry treats its workers and we welcome you into our family. We cant promise it's going to be easy but it will definitely be worth it. And to you the consumer please educate yourself on where your clothes are being made and how the workers are being treated so you can use your purchasing power to encourage ethical practices #weareallinthistogether #wearefamily #whomadeyourclothes #bettertogether #forthepeoplebythepeople #purposedrivenlife #makingitforqld

11.01.2022 How cute are they!? Our little Mantua girls modelling one version of the face masks we will be selling. These facemasks along with other designs are available for preorder. We will be selling them at cost price for $12 each or 5 for $50. These facemasks will help us to provide our sewers with a bit of employment while they keep they're sewing skills up.... And proudly Australian made!! Please email [email protected] Website store currently under construction! #MakingItForQld

11.01.2022 This week we said goodbye to one of our co-founders Kim. The self confessed "Template Queen" has been the driving force behind getting Mantua to where we are today! As she continues to pursue her dream and passion @ethni.aus we wish her all the best in her future endeavours but we know she won't be too far away as she is still on our board Thank you Kim for all your hard work, you truly are an inspiring young woman As we are nearing our 1st Birthday (who would've though...t!) We'll be sharing some pictures from beginning till now. Get ready for the spam #purposedrivenlife #Dayoner #entrepreneurlife #templatequeen #mantuasewingstudio #ethni

11.01.2022 *SCRUNCHIE ALERT* Our ladies have been very busy this past week sewing their very own scrunchies. We had the privilege of receiving these donated hand painted African fabrics and we could not be happier just how beautiful are they? We are currently selling these hand printed/handmade scrunchies for just $8 each. Each purchase helps towards keeping our ladies in training employed with us here at Mantua ... Interested in purchasing one? Send us a message/email and we will be more then happy to assist #helpsupport #mantuasewingstudio #employment #refugee #training #production #scrunchies #charity

09.01.2022 #TBT One year ago today marks the anniversary that Mantua graduated from the @impactboomorg elevate + accelerator program! Stay tuned for the next 2020 Elevate + online showcase July 14th. Excited to hear the next purpose-led social enterprise pitches; changing the way we do business! #socialenterprise #impactboom #purposedrivenlife #inspiration

09.01.2022 Australian designer Edith Rewa popped into the studio to pick up her beautiful hand illustrated silk scarves, showcasing native Australian plants! Thank you Edith for partnering with us to provide employment opportunities for our seamstresses. We took on this job specifically so that our ladies could complete independently. After some training, we are so proud to share that these scarves pictured were exclusively produced by Syeda and Jenni. And boy, don't they look amazing! ... Syeda was in charge of cutting, pressing and quality control and Jenni was responsible for the sewing! #purposedrivenlife #teamworkmakesthedreamwork #australianmade #whomadeyourclothes #makingitforqld #diverstyisourstrength #localbusiness #australianmanufacturing

08.01.2022 #Repost We think @chamani_official_ did a great job of capturing the beautiful joy and love of friendship between our seamstresses Jenni & Gowry My heart is full! Meet Jenni and Gowry... We paid a little visit to our local manufacturing charity today here in sunny Brisbane. It was so lovely to see these incredible, determined ladies in action and to capture this gorgeous moment. They are SO inspiring and their story is too. Jenni and Gowry are two best friends who came to Australia with their families as refugees in the hope of a better, safer life. All they had were a few belongings and each other when they started their new lives here. Coming to a completely foreign country with a foreign language, means it is extremely hard to assimilate into life here in Australia as it is. Being a refugee means they face even greater barriers to fair, dignifying employment and opportunities - making ends meet can be a massive struggle. . It’s SO lovely to be able to support such a beautiful cause where disadvantaged, under-utilised migrant women and particularly refugees, are given a chance to grow and flourish. They are provided with supportive skill-training opportunities and a safe, inspiring, happy work place where they can truly start to feel like they are a part of society. We can’t wait to formally introduce you to our partner charities soon and to share more amazing stories of the women we get to support through our purpose-driven clothing label. . Gowry trying to set the sewing machine up herself for the first time without help. She is giggling with Jenni (standing next to her) as they figure it out together. To add to the beauty of this story, Gowry is deaf but somehow Jenni and her are so connected and support each other through everything. #ohmyheart #ethicalfashion #purposedrivenlife #whomadeyourclothes #forthepeoplebythepeople #friendshipgoals #empoweringwomen #mantuasewingschool

07.01.2022 Sneak preview of our new website Our junior designer has been working very hard along side our Operations Manager in creating our new content for our website! Who’s excited? I know we are!! Can’t wait to launching very soon keep your eyes peeled everyone! #mantuasewingstudio#makingadifference#impact#socialenterprise#relaunch#website#fashion#creative

07.01.2022 Our training program has since moved online and these packages have just been delivered to our ladies in training. Stay tuned as our sewers will be learning how to make face masks which will be available for preorders to help them earn a little income. Proudly Australian Made ... #MakingItForQLD See more

07.01.2022 ***INTERNSHIP OPPORTUNITY*** We currently have an internship position available for a passionate, self-motivated individual wanting to build the slow fashion movement and support women from refugee and migrant backgrounds into employment! The ‘Label Manager’ role is responsible for looking after all our clothing labels, from enquiry through to delivery and completing all administration tasks. You will be the face of Mantua, providing excellent customer service, looking after ...new enquiries and building strong relationships with the fashion industry. You will also be working closely with our Production team, organising and communicating workflows and ensuring they have everything they need to manufacture high quality garments. This role is currently a 6 month unpaid internship position, with the opportunity to grow it into a part-time paid position in the future as the organisation grows and work flow increases. It provides an exciting opportunity for someone looking to gain new skills and experience and ‘spread their wings’ in a start-up social enterprise. You will have the chance to work closely with the existing management team to assist in building and guiding the future of the organisation and see it reach its potential in the growing slow fashion movement. APPLICATIONS NOW OPEN! Please email Kim on [email protected] to obtain a position description. Applications close 5pm Friday 1st May. . #internship #brisbaneinternship #fashioninternship #socialenterpriseinternship

07.01.2022 Our fifth and final value - Quality No matter what project ,we take pride in our work and will always give 150%. We love to make our labels feel safe and trusted when working with us #quality #onlythebest #mantua #sewingstudio #trusted #partnership

06.01.2022 Our 4th value - Community We love building connections with other small organisations and labels - together we can make an impact on the fashion industry for the better #together#impact#change#community#teamwork#mantua#sewingstudio

05.01.2022 We’ve got our ladies working on some exciting things here at @mantuasewingstudio - be sure to stay tuned for more information #mantuasewing #studio #social #enterprise #mission #makingachange #employment #fashionindustry

04.01.2022 Next up..... respect Each member here at Mantua is valued and respected the exact same regardless of their background, race and life experience! You can trust that when you partner with Mantua you are shown respect all the way through #respect#partnership#teamwork#value#social#enterprise#mantua#sewing#studio

04.01.2022 We had some of the ladies in the workshop today beginning production orders for the crowdfunding tshirts! Thank you to those who supported us by purchasing one #MakingItForQld #crowdfunding #australianmade

04.01.2022 Just a typical day of production here at Mantua HQ! Leah working on some beautiful feminine and elegant pieces created especially for mother's and daughter's by Kate from @wildbelledesigns Check them out if you're after a stylish mummy and me outfit ... #production #mummyandme #linen #australianmade #mantua

03.01.2022 Today we officially employed our first round of trainees as Trainee Machinists! From where they started (using domestic sewing machines) to now using industrial sewing machines to then becoming employed has been quite the journey, and the beginning of Phase 3 for Mantua! To celebrate we had @ray_moaga from @uso.clothing come in and facilitate a teamwork training workshop to help us understand the importance of building our team culture and how we can go further together T...hanks Ray for adding value to our organisation!! #wearebettertogether #diverstyisourstrength #purposedrivenlife #mantuasewingstudio #uso #thatsmyuso #teammantua #grapetiser

03.01.2022 One of the many talents our Production Manager Leah has is Pattern Making! Any changes to your design such as a change in fabric for example will mean the pattern will have to be altered and can sometimes be a complex and time consuming process. It is easy to think that you can use the same pattern as per the original design, but even a slight difference in the material can lead to differing degrees of shrinkage, drape and give in the final product. Don't run the risk of ...producing ill fitting and unsellable garments! Mantua can help you ensure the perfect styling, fit and functionality for all your designer needs! #PatternMaking #Fabric #Design

02.01.2022 Finally received our copy of Peppermint Magazine issue 45 Thank you Rebecca and Kelley for the interview and photoshoot and also the opportunity to share our story and the work we do! It definitely was a highlight for the ladies and they were so excited to be featured alongside some other great organizations.... @theunknownprojectau @firsthikeproject #DiversityIsOurStrength

02.01.2022 Casual Experienced Industrial Sewing Machinist Wanted!! An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Casual Experienced Industrial Sewing Machinist to join our growing social enterprise In this role you will be supporting our training and production manager to meet the demand we are currently receiving from labels.... This role will see you working within an established, safe, inclusive and diverse team environment. Please email, [email protected] with "Casual Machinist Position" in the subject line with your resume and cover letter. Please Note: Only email applications will be accepted. Machinists are employed under the Textiles, Clothing, Footwear and Associated Industries Award 2010. #purposedrivenlife #machinistlife #brisbanebased #mantuasewingstudio

02.01.2022 Shout out to Tim from You Belong for sharing our story, be sure to follow Justice Matters Podcast for more inspirational stories for such a time as this Apologies to Tom Allen from Impact Boom for the mind blank and forgetting your last name ... #Repost @justicematterspodcast (@get_repost) The moment that brought tears to our eyes when Leah heard the words Thank you for re-creating me

02.01.2022 Transparency - who doesn’t love a bit of that? Here at Mantua we believe in being open and honest with all our labels regardless of the situation. We find that being transparent with everyone, even staff allows us to work well as team, bettering the fashion industry in more ways then one #teamwork#dreamteam#transparency#socialenterprise#fashionindustry#impact#makeadifference

01.01.2022 For all those start up labels who have a lot of ideas but need a little hand in helping their dream come to life then Katherine from @australianfashionstartup is your woman! Her workshop classes are starting really soon!! #Repost @australianfashionstartup (@get_repost) SAVE THE DATE! ... I have some exciting news... our workshops are returning on Sunday the 30th August. You can join me, Katherine, for 1,2 or all 3 workshops. Location - upstairs at The RedBrick Hotel Annerley 10:30am - Start Up Business Basics 12:30pm - Production 101 3:30pm - How to Launch. Tickets will be released on Monday Night so stay tuned for the link to purchase. I can’t wait to get back into our workshops and share my knowledge with our next intake of attendees. Which workshop are you most excited to be attending?