I'm Oshala Ravintha Fernando, a creative and detail-oriented fashion designer with extensive experience in pattern making, couture dressmaking, and fashion education. I'm skilled in designing garments for all genders and ages, operating industrial sewing machines, draping techniques, and embroidery. Proficient in 2D and 3D pattern making, fitting, textile selection, and fabric manipulation. I'm also adept in live sketching, mixed media illustration, and concept development. Currently I work as a fashion design lecturer, sharing practical and theoretical knowledge while fostering creativity and technical precision. I'm passionate about mentoring students, developing innovative couture and ready-to-wear pieces, and delivering high-quality garments for clients, while continually refining my craft and teaching.

Oshala Ravintha Fernando

I'm Oshala Ravintha Fernando, a creative and detail-oriented fashion designer with extensive experience in pattern making, couture dressmaking, and fashion education. I'm skilled in designing garments for all genders and ages, operating industrial sewing machines, draping techniques, and embroidery. Proficient in 2D and 3D pattern making, fitting, textile selection, and fabric manipulation. I'm also adept in live sketching, mixed media illustration, and concept development. Currently I work as a fashion design lecturer, sharing practical and theoretical knowledge while fostering creativity and technical precision. I'm passionate about mentoring students, developing innovative couture and ready-to-wear pieces, and delivering high-quality garments for clients, while continually refining my craft and teaching.

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I’m Oshala Ravintha Fernando, a creative and detail-oriented fashion designer with extensive experience in pattern making, couture dressmaking, and fashion education. I’m skilled in designing garments for all genders and ages, operating industrial sewing machines, draping techniques, and embroidery. Proficient in 2D and 3D pattern making, fitting, textile selection, and fabric manipulation. I’m also adept in live sketching, mixed media illustration, and concept development. Currently I work as a fashion design lecturer, sharing practical and theoretical knowledge while fostering creativity and technical precision.

I’m passionate about mentoring students, developing innovative couture and ready-to-wear pieces, and delivering high-quality garments for clients, while continually refining my craft and teaching.

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Work Experience

Pattern Making, Draping & Sewing Lecturer at Fashion School, Negombo
January 1, 2021 - Present
Lecturer delivering pattern making, draping and sewing courses; developing practical and theoretical fashion design curricula and mentoring students.
Employee, Cutting and Quality Control at Brandix
December 31, 2017 - October 20, 2025
Worked in the Cutting and Quality Control Section, handling fabric cutting processes and quality checks to ensure garments met specifications.
Freelance Fashion Designer & Couture Dressmaker at Self-Employed / Freelance
January 1, 2017 - Present
Provided freelance fashion design, pattern making, and couture dressmaking services for bridal and party wear; managed client consultations, fittings and production.

Education

Advanced Diploma in Fashion Design at IAF Sri Lanka
January 1, 2017 - January 1, 2018
Foundation Course in Textile Design and Development at Singer Fashion Academy
January 1, 2016 - January 1, 2017

Qualifications

Advanced Diploma in Fashion Design
January 1, 2017 - January 1, 2018
Foundation Course in Textile Design and Development
January 1, 2016 - January 1, 2017

Industry Experience

Manufacturing, Education, Media & Entertainment, Professional Services, Retail