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Somewhere between the dream and the doing, you got stuck — not because you lack talent, but because nobody ever handed you a path.
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'Become a Fashion Designer' is a personalized, guided plan — built on my years as a fashion educator and powered by intelligent technology that adapts to exactly where YOU are. Not a course. Not a tutorial. A path, made for YOU.
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Courses Roadmap — Courses Sequence
Your Path Through Fashion Premier Academy
You've done the Free Mini-Course. You're ready for more. Here's exactly where to go next.
Follow it phase by phase, or jump around a little. Either way, it all comes together into one beautiful tapestry.
PHASE 1 — FOUNDATIONS
What you'll walk away with: the ability to sketch your ideas and start turning them into real patterns.
- Sketching for Fashion Design — Simple, fundamental, and the fastest way to get your ideas out of your head and onto paper.
- Draping for Fashion Design — (if you have a dress form) — See how a pattern comes to life directly on the form. If you're serious about this craft, a dress form is worth the investment.
No dress form yet? Skip ahead to Pattern Making 1 — you can always circle back to Draping later.
PHASE 2 — CONSTRUCTION
What you'll walk away with: the technical skill to build a garment from the ground up — the part most designers never fully master.
- Pattern Making 1 — The structural backbone of garment design. Think of it as your blueprint before you build the house.
- Pattern Making 2
- Pattern Making 3
- Pattern Making 4
- Pattern Making 5 — Advanced level, combining draping technique.
- Fabrics for Fashion Design — Knowing your fabrics isn't optional. The right fabric can make — or completely break — a design.
PHASE 3 — PRECISION & FIT
What you'll walk away with: the ability to draft garments to exact measurements — either yours, or a dress form's, or a client's.
- How to Draft a Basic Bodice — This one's math-heavy: real measurements, real numbers. Take your time with it.
PHASE 4 — INDUSTRY & CAREER
What you'll walk away with: a professional portfolio, a real understanding of how the industry runs, and the business foundation to launch.
- Create a Fashion Collection & Launch Your Brand — The full picture: design, manufacturing, and branding, start to finish.
- How to Create a Fashion Design Portfolio — Industry-standard execution: customer profiles, mood boards, fabrics, and how to pull a full collection together.
- Business & Marketing for Fashion Designers — Turn the skills into a business.
IN CLOSING
One thing to remember: these courses are built to work together, not to be taken like a rigid checklist. Skip around if something calls to you — you'll still end up in the same place: ready.
And if you're applying to fashion schools — this sequence alone will set your application apart.
Wherever you start, enjoy the process. This is the fun part.
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I would definitely recommend this class to anyone interested in fashion design or draping. I have taken both draping and pattern making courses and I found these to be concise and straight to the point. Each lesson was easy to follow and easy to understand, although I would have liked a little more detail. I am looking forward to taking more classes with Nino!
Julie Glasser ~ Designer
Mr. Via was one of my teachers at FIDM. His knowledge in the industry and professionalism, helped me improve my sewing and pattern making skills.
His passion and dedication, as my mentor, has been a remarkable foundation for my career.
Alejandro G Ortega ~ DIOR COUTURE
Nino is terrific to work with. He is both professional and personable. He shows great attention to detail and creativity. I would highly recommend him.
Kathy Peterson ~ CEO/Designer at KOI
Jessica N.
Nino Via’s classes have been such a great find for me. They are short and to the point, no waste of time. Filled with techniques absolutely to the brim, organized nicely and cohesively, and all of the techniques build on each other. I will be going back to these lectures over and over and over for the next stage of creating my product for my own little business.
I’m a mother of two and I don’t have time with a newborn at home to go to classes in person so online is perfect for me. It would’ve taken me hours and hours and hours to find and compile all of the techniques and skills that I need to create and design my product but conveniently he has thought of everything and put it all together in one big bundle!
Nino Via is also very approachable and responds to emails in a very timely manner, which is great for an online source!
Buffy Stachel
Nino Via - What is special about his Brand Consulting? What makes him different?
“Helping you find your vision through the best version of your Brand”
His approach is multi-faceted: combined international, L.A., NYC experience and resources.
Eclectic experience: he works with designers from all over the world in areas of childrenswear, womenswear, menswear, etc.
He uses his talents to magnify your talents. He brings an objective, educated, proficient perspective to the table.
He has the background to guide you through each step of the design process, including music and photography.
He can help you streamline your collection and your point of view.
Buffy Stachel ~ student
Astrid Seter ~ student
~Letter from Astrid Seter
Hi Nino!
I'm having so much fun. I am looking at the world in a totally different way. I never thought fashion design could change the way I look at myself. I thought it was just design and clothes, but it's so much more. It's amazing!
For example; today I read a newspaper and saw something called kurbits (a local swedish painting style) and it dawn on me that I could do something around that. And then Norway has something called Rosemaling (Rose painting). And since I am Norwegian (mom and dad from Norway) and also born and raised in the part in Sweden where kurbits stems from, I realized that both painting styles are a part of my own style. So cool!
Anyways, just wanted to tell you this and that it's life changing to take your courses!
So a huge Thank you, Nino!
Kindly,
Astrid
TESTIMONIALS
"Just finished your Pattern Making Class. As an absolute novice to the subject, I was surprised at how well you explained the subject and how you made me love it. Congratulations!"
~ Roberto Holway
"I've been doing all your courses for the past couple of days and I just don't want them to end! They are super informative and helpful, hope we get to see more from you!"
~ Mica Fernandez
“I've been sewing for years using commercial patterns and never understood how did they were developed. Now armed with this knowledge I feel that I it will be better able to alter patterns to fit me and yes, even venture into making my own patterns. This was inspiring for me since I have struggled to get that perfect fit. Now I am armed and ready to improve.”
~ Rebekah Yoder
"Fashion Design has been my passion right from when I was a little girl, but still struggling... I believe your classes have helped me to be what I loved to be as a little girl."
~ Bolaji Olabiyi
"I really enjoyed this Pattern Making Course. I found the instructions really easy to follow and understand. I’ve been driving myself crazy trying to work it all out by reading my text book, and this has made everything so simple. Thank you."
~ Mel Thorley
"This class was the perfect draping class. I just ordered my first dress form and wanted to proactively learn some basic draping techniques before my form arrives. This class exceeded my expectations with the clear-cut instructions and fitting examples. I also love the extra information that I learned about fabrics. Very nicely executed! I can't wait to see what other classes Nino Via has to offer...".
~ Brittany Erin
“Fantastic class! Thanks very much Nino, I love all of your classes and I was excited to see a new one appear in my inbox tonight! Very clear steps and I've learnt so much on pattern making thanks to your teaching! I highly recommend your classes for anyone looking to learn how to design and create pattern from scratch! Excellent content! Fabulous teacher! Thank you!! :D”
~ CV
“Having completed a Pattern making course at my local college many years ago and without any success at making my own patterns I left it.
During lock down in the Uk I decided to take up pattern making again so I looked on line and saw a few courses which I looked at but did not really understand, then hey presto I saw Nino doing pattern manipulation and this lesson just stood out from the rest. His lessons are so informative and easy to follow it makes you want to get out your pencil and paper and have a go. Pattern making is very complex and I find looking at the same lesson 3 or 4 times is a great help.
I am so interested in this subject I practice every day and am looking forward to designing making a pattern and getting out my sewing machine and finishing the job.
Thanks Nino, you are a star!”
~ Anne Hadley
I'm Nino Via - I'm your instructor, coach & mentor.
~ Having graduated from FIT (NYC), worked in the industry, and from teaching at FIDM (LA), I am sharing my knowledge and experience with you!
~ With these informative and inspiring video-courses, and the 1:1 Zoom Sessions, you learn design principles and techniques, manufacturing practices, marketing and branding, and social media -- all necessary elements to make you a better designer.
~ You will learn to make better creative and technical decisions and create a great collection: learn the essential elements for a successful Brand.
~ Given my international and eclectic background in fashion, photography, music, I have a multifaceted and proficient approach to Brand coaching: You need one-on-one coaching? I'm here for you.
~ “Helping you find your vision through the best version of your Brand” — that’s my commitment to you.
Questions? email me: ninovia@me.com
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This course completely demystified the concept of draping for me. It used to seem like such and esoteric, high-art part of fashion design. But Nino’s instruction is clear and provides the technical, foundational steps that are needed for opening up the creative process of designing garments in 3-D. Nino is engaging and excited to teach. He has a friendly and enthusiastic disposition and his teaching style reflects the kind of methodical and repetitive pedagogy that is so important when developing skills in the field of design. It becomes immediately clear that draping is not scary or a magical superpower; it is as foundational and methodical as any other skill involved in creating things, and once you wrap your mind around acquiring the skill like you would with a new language or musical instrument, you realize how valuable draping is for the garment construction process. It also becomes incredibly fun! I used to dread draping, and now I look forward to it! Thank you, Nino!
~ Amanda Clark
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Optimum well-being meets Fashion Design.
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FAQs
Frequently Asked Questions:
- Can I take this course at my own pace?
Yes, definitely, you can view the videos at your own pace!
- Are the videos/classes on a set schedule?
No, you can watch the videos whenever you want!
- Do I have to watch the videos by a certain date?
No, you can watch the videos whenever you want!
- Are the videos LIVE?
No, the videos are pre-recorded.
- Do I get access to the entire course when I purchase and enroll?
Yes, you get the entire course, once you purchase and enroll.
Fashion Premier Academy — FAQ Hub
Last updated: July 2026
Real questions from real students, answered by Nino Via, Fashion Design Creative Director & Coach.
— Getting Started
~ Can I do the app and the online courses at the same time without getting overwhelmed?
Short answer: Yes — doing both together isn't just realistic, it's the intended combination. The app gives you daily hands-on practice; the courses give you the deeper "why" behind it. They're built to fill each other's gaps, not compete for your time.
The full picture: Think of the app as your sketchbook — a little bit each day, building your own work step by step. The courses are where you slow down and go deeper on a specific topic whenever you have the time or curiosity for it. When something in the app moves fast, the courses fill in the context. When a course concept feels abstract, the app is where you actually apply it. There's no required pace on either side — you set the rhythm.
~ Can I go through the app at my own pace, or is there a set schedule?
Short answer: You can work entirely at your own pace. There's no required schedule — skip a day, slow down, or move quickly. The app is designed to support your creative journey, not pressure you through it.
The full picture: Fashion design is a process, and everyone learns differently. The goal isn't speed — it's building confidence, creativity, and skill step by step. You can pause and return whenever you're ready, continue exactly where you left off, repeat exercises, or ask the AI Coach for help if something feels like too much at once. Slow progress is still progress.
~ What order should I take the Fashion Premier Academy courses in?
Short answer: Start with Sketching for Fashion Design, then move through Construction (Pattern Making 1–5, Fabrics), Precision & Fit (Bodice Drafting), and finish with Industry & Career (Collection Launch, Portfolio, Business & Marketing). Courses build on each other but can be taken out of order if a topic calls to you.
The full picture: See the full FPA Course Roadmap for phase-by-phase detail on what each stage teaches and why it's sequenced that way.
— What’s Included
~ Does the app teach everything from beginner to professional level — including sewing, pattern making, and construction?
Short answer: The app trains you to think and create like a designer — concept development, collection building, and creative decision-making. It does not cover sewing, pattern making, or garment construction. Those are taught in dedicated, in-depth courses on the Fashion Premier Academy website.
The full picture: Design thinking and technical garment-making are two different disciplines in the fashion industry — often even two different roles on a real team (a designer, plus pattern makers and seamstresses who execute the construction). The app is where you become a designer: developing your point of view, building a portfolio, and learning to see a concept through from idea to collection. When you're ready to go deeper on the technical craft — sewing, pattern drafting, fabrics, construction — the website courses are built specifically for that. Think of the app as where you design, and the website as where you learn to build what you designed.
~ Will someone personally review my work, and will I get feedback?
Short answer: Feedback comes from the AI Coach built inside the app, trained on Nino's own design methodology and industry experience — not generic notes. Individual submissions aren't personally reviewed one-by-one, but you'll get real, ongoing guidance as you work.
The full picture: The Coach is available at every stage to help you build judgment, not just complete tasks. You can ask it direct questions about your work or your progress at any point.
~ Will I get a certificate when I finish the app?
Short answer: There's no certificate, because there's no fixed "end." The app is designed to grow with you the way a real design career does — new seasons, new collections, ongoing creative challenges — rather than a course you complete and file away.
The full picture: What you're building instead of a certificate is a portfolio and a working designer's mind that keeps producing long after a typical course would have ended.
— Using the App
~ What do the progress metrics in the app mean?
Short answer: The three metrics — Creative Work Completed, Collection Progress, and Designer Confidence — track your growth over time. They're meant to show direction and momentum, not daily perfection.
The full picture:
- Creative Work Completed — how consistently you're finishing sketches, exercises, lessons, and creative tasks.
- Collection Progress — how far you've moved through the larger design/collection-building process.
- Designer Confidence — how your confidence in making design decisions is developing as you practice.
Numbers moving up and down slightly is normal. What matters is that you keep showing up and building skills step by step. You can also ask the in-app Coach directly: "Can you explain my progress metrics?" or "What should I focus on based on my progress?"
~ How do I navigate the app — what are the main sections?
Short answer: The bottom menu has four sections: Today (your daily lessons and tasks), Plan (the bigger program and what you're working toward), Progress (your metrics and history), and Coach (where you ask questions and get guidance).
~ Can I use the app on my phone, or do I need a computer?
Short answer: Yes — the app is designed to be used on your phone. No computer is required. Once you sign up and complete onboarding, you'll be guided to access the Studio app directly on your phone for lessons, daily activities, and tracking your progress.
~ How do I actually find and download the app — is it on the App Store under its own name?
Short answer: No — "Become a Fashion Designer" isn't a standalone listing you can search for. Download the Studio app from the Apple App Store or Google Play, then sign in using the same email you used to purchase. Your program will be waiting inside.
The full picture: Studio is a single host app that all of Studio's creator programs live inside — think of it as a container. There's no separate "Become a Fashion Designer" app to search for by name, so searching for that title in the App Store won't return anything. The correct instruction to give friends or students is: "Download the Studio app from the App Store or Google Play, then sign in with the email you used when you purchased — your program will be right there."
— Pricing & Access
~ Is the $157 plan a one-time payment? What happens after a year?
Short answer: Yes, $157 is a one-time payment covering a full year of access — no automatic charges. When the year ends, you can choose to renew annually or switch to the quarterly plan. Continuing is entirely optional.
The full picture: You have a full 12 months to work through the program at your own pace before any renewal decision comes up.
~ I'm having trouble with checkout, login, billing, or access — who do I contact?
Short answer: Email support@studio.com directly. Include the email address you used to purchase, your device/browser, and a screenshot if possible.
The full picture: Studio Support handles all checkout, payment, login, access, billing, cancellation, and refund issues.
Have a question that's not answered here? Email ninovia@me.com
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~ Nino Via
