Lead Garment Construction Instructor & Onsite Supervisor
Marvalyn Richards is an accomplished fashion industry professional and educator with more than 30 years of experience in sewing, patternmaking, tailoring, garment construction, and fashion design education. Originally from Jamaica, she received extensive professional training at several fashion and tailoring institutions, including the Jamaica School of Fashion, Madame Francois School of Fashion, Garmex, and Spencer’s Tailoring. She further advanced her expertise at the Fashion Institute of Technology (FIT) in New York City, earning a Certificate of Competency in Women’s Tailoring and Patternmaking.
Throughout her career, Marvalyn has worked as a professional tailor, patternmaker, and custom clothier, developing garments for private clients, fashion retailers, and performance productions. Her experience includes professional tailoring and alterations at Lords of Tailoring in Brooklyn, New York, as well as extensive work in custom garment construction, fitting, and alterations.
A member of Le Fashion Lab’s instructional team since 2010, Marvalyn serves as Lead Garment Construction Instructor and Onsite Supervisor, teaching courses in sewing, patternmaking, draping, fabric manipulation, and garment construction. Beyond the classroom, she plays an integral role in faculty training, technical skills assessments, curriculum improvement, and maintaining the school’s instructional standards.
With decades of garment construction and tailoring expertise, practical industry experience, and a strong commitment to student and faculty development, Marvalyn helps maintain Le Fashion Lab’s instructional quality while preparing the next generation of skilled fashion and apparel professionals.
