Vinu Fashion Academy · Est. 2022

Craft Your Creativity. Stitch Your Future.

Learn. Create. Design. Build your fashion journey with Vinu Fashion Academy — hands-on training in tailoring, Aari embroidery, fashion designing and saree pre-pleating, in the heart of Tiruvottiyur, Chennai.

Established 2022 Hands-on, studio-style training Tiruvottiyur, Chennai

About the Academy

Where Passion Meets Craftsmanship

Vinu Fashion Academy is a professional training institute built around one idea: skill is best learned by hand, at a machine, over a hoop, under real guidance.

Founded in 2022 by R. Hemalatha, the academy offers hands-on professional training in Tailoring, Aari Embroidery, Fashion Designing and Saree Pre-Pleating, alongside dedicated stitching services for the local community. Every class is built around practice — measuring, cutting, stitching, draping — so students leave with real, usable skill, not just theory.

Our vision is simple: to empower aspiring designers and tailoring enthusiasts with the practical skills, creativity, craftsmanship and confidence to build their own successful fashion journey.

Est. 2022Founded by R. Hemalatha
Practical TrainingHands-on from lesson one
Creative LearningDesign thinking, not just drills
Professional GuidancePersonal attention, every student
Students training at sewing machines and embroidery frames inside the Vinu Fashion Academy classroom the atelier, at work
Instructor demonstrating machine-stitching technique to students at Vinu Fashion Academy

The Craft Curriculum

Four disciplines. One studio.

Every course is taught hands-on in small groups, moving from fundamentals to finished pieces you can show — or sell.

01

Tailoring

Professional stitching technique, garment construction, precise measurements, cutting and finishing — the foundation every designer needs.

  • Blouse, churidar & garment basics
  • Body measurements & pattern cutting
  • Machine handling & finishing techniques
02

Aari Embroidery

Traditional and contemporary Aari embroidery on the hoop — beads, sequins and thread worked into beautiful, designer-grade patterns.

  • Hook & frame handling fundamentals
  • Bead, sequin & zardosi work
  • Original motif & pattern design
03

Fashion Designing

Fashion illustration, garment design, styling and fabric selection — turning creative concepts into wearable, considered collections.

  • Fashion illustration & croquis
  • Fabric selection & styling concepts
  • Garment design from sketch to sample
04

Saree Pre-Pleating

Professional pre-pleating technique for perfect, elegant, time-saving draping — a precise, in-demand skill of its own.

  • Pallu & pleat structuring
  • Fabric-specific draping technique
  • Speed & finish for event-ready sarees

Beyond the Classroom

Professional Stitching Services

Alongside training, Vinu Fashion Academy offers customised stitching and tailoring services — garments finished with the same precision and care we teach in every class.

Custom blouse & garment stitching Alterations & finishing Saree pre-pleating service Design consultation
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Bridal saree pre-pleating and draping finished by Vinu Fashion Academy for a client
Neatly pre-pleated silk saree, folded and ready for delivery

Why Choose Us

Built for real, usable skill

Expert Guidance

Learn with practical guidance and personal attention at every stage of your training.

Hands-On Learning

Focus on real-world stitching, embroidery and design technique — not just theory.

Creative Development

Transform your ideas into beautiful, wearable fashion creations of your own design.

Career-Focused Skills

Gain practical skills that can support freelancing, your own business, or a fashion career.

R. Hemalatha, Founder and CEO of Vinu Fashion Academy, in traditional attire

R. Hemalatha

Founder & CEO, Vinu Fashion Academy

In her words

Every student who walks in with a needle and an idea deserves the guidance to turn it into a skill they can build a life on. That belief is why Vinu Fashion Academy exists.

Founded by R. Hemalatha, Vinu Fashion Academy is dedicated to helping students transform their creativity into practical, career-ready fashion skills. Through professional guidance and hands-on training in tailoring, embroidery and design, the academy supports learners in building confidence, mastering their craft and creating new opportunities for their future.

R. HemalathaFounder & CEO, Vinu Fashion Academy
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Quality You Can Trust

Certified for Quality

Vinu Fashion Academy's management system is registered with ISO 9001:2015, covering our Aari Embroidery, Tailoring, Fashion Designing and Saree Pre-Pleating courses.

  • Certificate No.JASP110930
  • Issued03‑08‑2024
  • Valid Till02‑08‑2027
  • Issued ByJas Global Certifications

Student Voices

What our students say

Vinu Fashion Academy students celebrating their Pro Aari Olympiad certifications on stage Celebrating our students at the Pro Aari Olympiad certification event

I came in knowing nothing about Aari embroidery. Within a few months I was designing my own blouse patterns — the guidance here is patient and genuinely hands-on.

Priya S.

Aari Embroidery student

The tailoring course covers everything from measurements to final finishing. I now stitch for family and friends with real confidence.

Kavitha R.

Tailoring student

Learning saree pre-pleating here changed how I look at draping entirely — precise, fast, and every pleat falls exactly where it should.

Meena V.

Saree Pre-Pleating student

Small batches, real feedback, and a teacher who actually sits with you at the machine. That personal attention is what made the difference for me.

Divya N.

Fashion Designing student

Get In Touch

Visit the studio

Have a question about a course, admission, or our stitching services? Reach out — or start a chat with our AI Assistant in the corner.

Contact Details

Address

2nd Floor, 392, Vivekananda St, Gangai Nagar, Periyar Nagar, Tiruvottiyur, Chennai, Tamil Nadu 600019

Inside the Vinu Fashion Academy studio in Tiruvottiyur, Chennai

Find Us

Tiruvottiyur, Chennai

2nd Floor, 392, Vivekananda St, Gangai Nagar, Periyar Nagar, Tiruvottiyur, Chennai, Tamil Nadu 600019
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Whether it's tailoring, Aari embroidery, fashion designing or saree pre-pleating — your first step starts with a conversation.

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