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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

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

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

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 &

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

12 hems in a hurry

Is it Summer? Do you want to finish that hem so you can wear that dress? Check out these 12 hems in a hurry for

Pattern Tip: ADD SEAM ALLOWANCE TO A PATTERN

1 – Weight pattern to a clean piece of paper. 2 – Join two pencils with a rubber band. 3 – Trace around pattern.

Sewing Tip: Quick & Easy Gathering

At PFI, we aim to make your sewing easy and professional. Here is the latest in our series of sewing tips everyone should know.

Men’s Trends for Spring/Summer 2020

Italy may be the first to show new directions in menswear but Portland is — for the first time — fast on the heels of

5 Easy Ways To Go Sustainable

Fresh off its successful April Eco-Month, PFI pulled comments from its Advisory Board members and asked new teacher Annin Barrett from the Textile Hive to

Category: Sewing Wisdom

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

Knits vs Woven. What’s the big deal?

Sewing Tip: SHORTEN A LONG COIL ZIPPER

Sewing Tip: MAKE EVEN RUNNING STITCHES

Sewing Tip: MAKING EVEN BLANKET STITCHES

12 hems in a hurry

Pattern Tip: ADD SEAM ALLOWANCE TO A PATTERN

Sewing Tip: Quick & Easy Gathering

Men’s Trends for Spring/Summer 2020

5 Easy Ways To Go Sustainable

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Subscribe to Our Newsletter

We regularly announce new classes, sales and other great info.

Buy a Gift Certificate

They can be used for classes or supplies!

DIPLOMA Programs

Å La Carte Classes

About Pfi

Hours

Location

4301 NE Tillamook, Portland, OR (503) 927-5457 info@pfi.edu

4301 NE Tillamook, Portland, OR
(503) 927-5457
info@pfi.edu