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Innovation in Fabric Sustainability

Sustainability was in focus at M.A.G.I.C. Las Vegas, August 2019.  Photo: PFI   Executives from Lenzing and Saitex talk sustainability in fabrics (courtesy of Fashion

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Fabric shopping in Paris

Let’s be blunt.  Fabric shopping in Paris is very expensive. Count your lucky stars if you live in Portland.  There you can get quality fabric

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Latest fashion trends from London, Milan & NYFW & how to use them

We like trends. Not because it makes us want to run out and shop. Instead it gives us a fresh look at the clothes in

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Take a look at the Spring 2020 Women’s Global Runway trends

Spring 2020 collections embraced joy through optimistic bright colors that were met with voluminous silhouettes like the maxi dress. This season many brands moved away

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Do you know knits? Here’s a guide!

We all love wearing knits – the stretch makes it comfortable to wear and forgiving if you gain or lose a few pounds. The fit

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Nike, W+K, Oregonian, Project Runway help PFI boost business classes

Portland deserves to be a center for the apparel industry. “Our city is known nationwide for its fashion,” says Sharon Blair, director for Portland Fashion

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Knits vs Woven. What’s the big deal?

It’s a simple truth that you can’t swap a woven for a knit when making something.  Knits stretch.  Wovens don’t. True, some wovens are blended

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Sewing Tip: SHORTEN A LONG COIL ZIPPER

1 – Place zipper stop at bottom of opening so excess is at top. Sew zipper. 2 – Unzip zipper below waistline. 3 & 4

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Sewing Tip: MAKE EVEN RUNNING STITCHES

Use a wooden coffee stir stick as a guide to make even stitches and even spaces between stitches. If needed, chalk the sew line &

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Sewing Tip: MAKING EVEN BLANKET STITCHES

 1.  With a marker, turn your thumb into a ruler. 2.  Make marks ¼” or ⅜” apart. 3.  Hold your thumb at the same level

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