On 11th March, the Leicester Fashion Hub attended the End of Project Celebration for the Multiply programme, led by Leicester Adult Education.
FEL’s Fashion Hub Leicester pioneered the Multiply course, embedding essential numeracy skills into fashion and textiles. Covering key industry applications—such as cutting ratios, garment measuring, and financial literacy—Multiply has empowered 120 learners over 2.5 years. With 101 participants completing the programme, the council has now confirmed funding for 2025/26.
“Delivering the Multiply course has been an incredible journey. We have supported learners from diverse backgrounds, helping them build confidence in numeracy and understand its vital role in the garment industry. From financial calculations to garment measurements, these skills are now part of their professional toolkit.” – Divya, FTA Leicester Assistant Manager.