Highly creative and motivated First-Class Honours graduate in BA (Hons) Fashion and Textile Design, seeking an entry-level Junior Designer role. Passionate about sustainable fashion and innovative pattern-making, and the proud owner of a custom dress boutique specializing in unique designs. With 15+ years of hand embroidery experience and 8+ years specializing in Aari embroidery, I’ve managed batch-wise training, provided expert guidance to trainees, and contributed to in-house and women empowerment training sessions. Recognized through textile design awards and an academic background in fashion and textile design with first-class honours.

Sabrina Fernandp

Highly creative and motivated First-Class Honours graduate in BA (Hons) Fashion and Textile Design, seeking an entry-level Junior Designer role. Passionate about sustainable fashion and innovative pattern-making, and the proud owner of a custom dress boutique specializing in unique designs. With 15+ years of hand embroidery experience and 8+ years specializing in Aari embroidery, I’ve managed batch-wise training, provided expert guidance to trainees, and contributed to in-house and women empowerment training sessions. Recognized through textile design awards and an academic background in fashion and textile design with first-class honours.

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Highly creative and motivated First-Class Honours graduate in BA (Hons) Fashion and Textile Design, seeking an entry-level Junior Designer role. Passionate about sustainable fashion and innovative pattern-making, and the proud owner of a custom dress boutique specializing in unique designs.

With 15+ years of hand embroidery experience and 8+ years specializing in Aari embroidery, I’ve managed batch-wise training, provided expert guidance to trainees, and contributed to in-house and women empowerment training sessions. Recognized through textile design awards and an academic background in fashion and textile design with first-class honours.

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Language

English
Fluent
Tamil
Fluent
Sinhala, Sinhalese
Fluent

Work Experience

Aari Embroidery Trainer / Mentor at Aari Design Studio
January 1, 2016 - Present
Delivered instruction and mentoring to trainees, preparing them for practical work and certification in traditional Aari embroidery techniques; supported skill progression through guided practice and ongoing feedback.
Proprietor / Tutor / Design & Embroidery Division Lead at Aari Design Studio (division of The Beads Boutique)
January 1, 2016 - Present
Founded and managed Aari Design Studio specializing in Aari embroidery, design services, stitching, and hands-on tutoring for clients and trainees. Conducted batch-wise Aari embroidery training with practical skill-based certification. Provided mentoring and expert guidance, supporting skill development and certification in traditional embroidery techniques, and contributed to community-focused embroidery initiatives including in-house and women empowerment training sessions.
Proprietor at The Beads Boutique
January 1, 2016 - Present
Owned and managed The Beads Boutique, a retail business offering authentic South Indian apparel to meet diverse customer needs with a focus on contemporary trends and timeless aesthetics.

Education

BA (Hons) Fashion and Textile Design (First Class Honours) at Academy of Design (AOD), Sri Lanka
January 1, 2023 - January 1, 2025
Advanced Diploma (CIM A) at CIM A (Adv. Dip. MA)
January 1, 2009 - January 1, 2011
A/L at Good Shepherd Convent
January 11, 2030 - July 16, 2026

Qualifications

Shilanthy Abhayagunawardna Senior Lecturer - Textile Design Scholarship (2024)
January 1, 2024 - July 16, 2026

Industry Experience

Education, Retail, Manufacturing, Non-Profit Organization, Consumer Goods, Media & Entertainment