Fashion designer Fabiola Rodriguez with dress form in Miami
Fashion designer Fabiola Rodriguez with dress form in Miami

Founder & Fashion Educator

Fabiola Rodríguez: Fashion Designer, Educator & Couture Specialist

With nearly two decades of experience in fashion, Fabiola Rodríguez has built her career around the art and technical precision of garment making. Originally from Venezuela and now based in Miami, her expertise spans patternmaking, couture construction, corsetry, bridalwear, and custom garments.

Through Miami Fashion Lab, Fabiola brings her experience into a hands-on learning environment where students can develop practical sewing and patternmaking skills while discovering the craftsmanship behind a beautifully constructed garment.

Fashion designer Fabiola Rodriguez presenting her patternmaking book in Miami
Fashion designer Fabiola Rodriguez presenting her patternmaking book in Miami

A Journey in Fashion

A Career Built on Craft & Education

Fabiola began her professional journey in fashion in Venezuela in 2008, developing a strong foundation in patternmaking, tailoring, couture construction, and garment design. Her passion for teaching soon became an important part of her career, sharing her knowledge with students through hands-on fashion education.

In 2012, she founded Atelier FR Alta Moda, specializing in custom garments, couture, corsetry, and bridalwear. She later expanded her educational work through Academia Alta Moda, bringing technical sewing and patternmaking instruction to students beyond the traditional classroom.

Today, from her studio in Doral, Miami, Fabiola continues combining craftsmanship and education through Miami Fashion Lab — a space created to make technical fashion knowledge practical, approachable, and meaningful.

2006
Graduation & First Teaching Experience
After graduating in fashion, Fabiola began teaching at CIDIG, the same institute where she completed her professional training, sharing her knowledge of sewing, patternmaking, and garment construction..

2008
Professional Development in Fashion
Continued developing her expertise in garment construction, patternmaking, tailoring, and couture techniques.

2012
Atelier FR Alta Moda
Founded Atelier FR Alta Moda, specializing in custom garments, couture, corsetry, and bridalwear.

2014
Academia Alta Moda
Expanded her work as a fashion educator, teaching sewing and patternmaking through Academia Alta Moda.

2025
Published Author
Published Patronaje básico para ropa de damas: Crea patrones a la medida.

2026
Miami Fashion Lab
Established Miami Fashion Lab in Doral, bringing together fashion education, garment development, and hands-on craftsmanship.

Fashion designer Fabiola Rodriguez in Miami
Fashion designer Fabiola Rodriguez in Miami

Professional Milestones

Fashion designer Fabiola Rodriguez with a couture gown in Miami
Fashion designer Fabiola Rodriguez with a couture gown in Miami

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Fashion designer Fabiola Rodriguez featured in VoyageMIA magazine
Fashion designer Fabiola Rodriguez featured in VoyageMIA magazine
Fashion designer Fabiola Rodriguez featured in Bold Journey magazine
Fashion designer Fabiola Rodriguez featured in Bold Journey magazine
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Fabiola Rodriguez featured in Latina Noticias with her fashion design and patternmaking work

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Our Philosophy

Precision. Craftsmanship. Knowledge.

At Miami Fashion Lab, traditional craftsmanship meets practical education, empowering students and clients to understand the process behind a well-made garment — from the first line on paper to the final stitch.

Ready to Learn & Create?

Explore our classes and workshops, or connect with Fabiola to discuss your next fashion project.