The University of Fashion is the brainchild of Francesca Sterlacci, a New York fashion designer, educator and author. Her mission is to preserve the art and craft of fashion design by bringing together the best fashion industry professionals to create online video lessons that inspire and educate students, teachers, home sewers and the fashion curious. Each University of Fashion video is carefully crafted to provide the viewer with a clear, step-by-step lesson in all the key design disciplines, including draping, patternmaking, sewing, fashion art, knits, CAD, childrenswear, fashion business and product development. By marrying the latest internet technology with leading edge fashion education, the University of Fashion has filled a void in the world of online fashion education. In additional to our how-to videos, the University of Fashion offers lectures on industry relevant topics and takes the viewer on location to key industry events and places. The University of Fashion makes it easy for you learn at your own pace.