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2111 NE 43RD AVE., PORTLAND OR (503) 927-5457

Portland Fashion Institute

Classes for fun. Classes for careers. From beginning to advanced sewing, patternmaking and design, we are apparel people making your fashion dreams come true.
A Nationally Accredited Educational Institution.

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Color Theory [Online]


Contracting basics for apparel designers (Online)


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Portland Fashion Institute
2111 NE 43rd Ave., Portland OR
Phone: (503) 927-5457
Email: info@pfi.edu

Hours: Mon-Fri 10am-9pm Sat 10am-5pm Sun Closed

1 block north of NE 43rd & Sandy BUS: #12 bus, MAX: 7 blocks from the Hollywood MAX station

PFI Supply
4225 NE Tillamook Portland OR
Phone: ‭(971) 801-6446‬
Email: portlandsewing@gmail.com
https://pfisewing.com/

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Getting ready to #handsew Lots of good television Getting ready to #handsew Lots of good television to watch today. Pull thread off your bobbin (so it won’t twist while sewing). To the elbow and back (that’s long enough). Wax (to smooth & make it stiff) and press between paper towels (so you don’t get wax on your press mat). Sharpen in your strawberry (emory is there). Let’s sew! . . . . . #happysewing #mycreativebiz #memade #creativehappylife #makersgottamake #makersgonnamake #makersmovement #handsandhustle #PFILife #sewingclasses #sewingtips #memadeveryday #isew #sewing #sewingtechniques #sewinginspiration #sewersofinstagram #stitchersofinstagram #sewingtherapy #diyfashion #portlandsewing #couturesewing #handsewing #handstitching #portlandfashioninstitute #sewingismysuperpower
Hand sewing. Nothing more relaxing in these turbu Hand sewing. Nothing more relaxing in these turbulent times. Let’s do some splendid mending with Lisa. Because, after all, tomorrow is a better day. #sewingclasses link in bio 👆🏼 . . #Make and #Mend. . . #sewinginspiration #handsewn #handstitch #sewersgonnasew #sewers #sewersofinstagram #sewists #sewistsofinstagram #sewersoftheworld #sewistsoftheworld #PFILife #PFIMade #portlandsewing #portlandfashioninstitute #sewingismysuperpower
"The arc of the moral universe is long, but it ben "The arc of the moral universe is long, but it bends toward justice” We still believe. We still believe in our ideals. We still believe in our dreams.
Got a scrap of stretch lace? A hunk of elastic? Got a scrap of stretch lace? A hunk of elastic? Upcycle them into some fun lingerie. Need the skills? Learn from Lisa Lingerie #sewingclass . . Improvise. Scavenge. Protect. Adapt. . . #sewinginspiration #sewersofinstagram #stitchersofinstagram #sewingismysuperpower#lingerie #underwear #bralette #sewing #createwonderful #creativehappylife #PFILife #PFIMade #portlandsewing #portlandfashioninstitute
It shouldn’t work but it does. A little bit of It shouldn’t work but it does. A little bit of elastic. A little bit of stretch lace. Next thing you know you have a bralette. Lingerie #sewingclass with Lisa starts today. #HappyFriday . . . Lisa clearly explains things and is patient and kind. Just a terrific class. . . #makersgottamake #makersgonnamake #makersmovement #handsandhustle #PFILife #lingerie #memadeveryday #isew #sewing #sewingtechniques #sewinginspiration #sewersofinstagram #stitchersofinstagram #sewingtherapy #bra #bralette #portlandsewing #portlandfashioninstitute #sewingismysuperpower
It’s 2021. It’s a New Year. Time to do what It’s 2021. It’s a New Year. Time to do what you’ve always wanted to do. Your future starts this weekend. PFI’s annual apparel entrepreneur series launches Saturday with business developer, Karen Spencer. . . Making dreams come true since 2010. . . #fashion #fashiondesign #profit #instafashion #portlandfashion #pdxfashion #fashionbusiness #fashionbiz #fashion #businessclasses #success #apparelbusiness #schoolwithoutdebt #PFILife #portlandsewing #portlandfashioninstitute
Make darts not hate. Nothing better than the joy Make darts not hate. Nothing better than the joy of a well-made garment. Apparel Construction #sewingclass with Lisa. Don't forget to download our free ham pattern @pfi_supply Then show us your skills. . . After all, it is your life. Let's make it the best one ever. . . #memade #imadethis #mycreativebiz #creativehappylife #makersgonnamake #makersmovement #handsandhustle #PFImade #PFILife #fashiondesign #isew #diyfashion #portlandsewing #portlandfashioninstitute #sewingismysuperpower
Your future in #fashiondesign is waiting for you. Your future in #fashiondesign is waiting for you. Apparel created by Ciara Xyerra. Apparel Construction #sewingclass taught by Lisa. . . . . . #zenofsewing #strategyforjoy #makingdreamscometrue #sewingismysuperpower 🍑
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