Skip to content

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.

  • Certificate programs
    • Apparel Designer
    • Apparel Entrepreneur
    • Apparel Technical Developer
    • Financial Help
      • Scholarship
      • Paying for PFI
      • Payment Plans
      • Scholarship
    • How to Apply
    • CONTINUING EDUCATION
    • Download 2020-21 Catalog
    • Certificate Program Q&A
    • Register for Credit Classes
  • Class schedule
    • Sewing & Apparel
    • Design Classes
    • Patternmaking Classes
    • Business Classes
    • Calendar of Classes
    • Open Sewing
    • Private Lessons
    • Apparel Business Consultations
  • Life at PFI
    • Sewing Wisdom Blog
    • Latest Videos on PFI TV
    • Class Calendar
    • About Portland Fashion Institute
    • Our Instructors
    • PFI Alumni
    • Board Members
    • Your Questions Answered + Class Policies
  • Shop
  • PFI & Coronavirus
  • Your Cart

Event Category: Pattern Making Classes

sewing classes, pattern making classes, draping classes, apparel classes, Portland, Portland Or

loading...

Draping


Portland Sewing Classes

Pattern 4-Knits & Stretch


Pattern 1 – Intro


Optitex-Computer Patternmaking [Online]


Advanced Pattern & Construction


Pattern 3 – Design


Browzwear 3D Patternmaking [Online]


Pattern Grading & Marking


pink red and black bra designs

Bra Pattern & Construction


Make Your Body Double


Posts navigation

Older posts
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/

Instagram

Did your mom teach you how to sew? Tell her thank Did your mom teach you how to sew? Tell her thanks. Gift cards @portlandfashioninstitute & @pfi_supply 👆🏼 Buy it today, get it in an instant 💝 . . . . . Passing along a professional fashion tradition. Creating a sewing community. #portlandfashioninstitute
Patternmaking is life. @prince_adhy is a model, a Patternmaking is life. @prince_adhy is a model, an IT wizard and a #fashion #designer There is nothing he can’t do. You too. Advanced #pattern classes continue @portlandfashioninstitute now & thru Summer. . . Express yourself. . . #sew #isew #sewing #tips #sewingclasses #fashiondesign #fashion #design #classes #sewingtechniques #sewingismysuperpower #PFILife #PFIMade #portlandfashioninstitute
Keeleigh says it’s fun to wear AltarPDX Francis Keeleigh says it’s fun to wear AltarPDX Francis Wrap Dress. It took about 3 hours to cut & sew this flared sleeve version. Even less for the shorter version with cap sleeves. And the wrap ties have such a clever trick. Get your copy of the pattern. Visit the shop at pfisewing.com here: https://bit.ly/2SAbIq7 Make yours, tag @portlandfashioninstitute on IG & get entered to win a #MeMadeMay $120 gift certificate. . . #Happysewing! . . #sew #isew #sewing #tips #sewingclasses #fashiondesign #fashion #design #classes #sewingschool #sewingismysuperpower #PFILife #PFIMade #portlandfashioninstitute
Craving a future in #fashiondesign Need a scholars Craving a future in #fashiondesign Need a scholarship? Apply today! . . Changing people’s lives. Making fashion dreams come true.. . . #fashion #design #scholarship #fashionschool #portlandsewing #portlandfashioninstitute #sewingismysuperpower #PFIMade #PFILife
It’s a first. Make your own PDX designer clothe It’s a first. Make your own PDX designer clothes from these patterns.. It’s a first. You too can make designer garments — made by a nationally-known PDX designer. Cassie of AltarPDX dishes the details. Altar is particularly known for making seasonless staples that aim for a timeless and sophisticated aesthetic,” she says. “For this project, we chose garments that year-after-year can transition to new eras of our lives Each of the three patterns is styled as a “classroom in a book”, with detailed illustrations and links to videos, so even beginning stitchers can complete a garment they will love to wear. Get yours at pfisewing.com or AltarPDX.com . . Promoting a progressive, #sustainable & #ethical industry. . . @shop_altar @pfi_supply #sew #sewing #isew #sewingtips #sewingtechniques #sewinginspiration #sewersofinstagram #stitchersofinstagram #sewingtherapy #memade #makersgottamake #makersgonnamake #makersmovement #patterns #indiepatterns #fashiondesign #diyfashion #portlandsewing #portlandfashioninstitute #sewingismysuperpower #PFIMade #PFILife
It’s #MeMadeMay and we have a giveaway Buy your It’s #MeMadeMay and we have a giveaway Buy your fabric and supplies from PFI Supply pfisewing.com then post a pic of your project on Instagram during #MeMadeMay. Tag PFI @portlandfashioninstitute and mention our tag in your caption. At the end of May, PFI will enter each tagged photo into a giveaway for a $120 gift certificate -- good for fabric, tools and notions -- a great jump on your Summer sewing! And we'll share your pix on our Instagram noon-time posts and stories. PFI Supply is open 24-7 online for pickup or mailing pfisewing.com or in store Monday & Friday, 10 am-2 pm. All current students get 20% off. Stop by & say “hi” to Anne
It’s official today. PFI launches its project to It’s official today. PFI launches its project to work with Portland area designers and turn some of their popular designs into patterns you can sew. It’s PFI's way of boosting independent design and the makers movement. The first patterns come from Portland designer AltarPDX @shop_altar Designer Cassie Ridgway is known for making seasonless staples that aim for a timeless and sophisticated aesthetic. AltarPDX is sold worldwide. Most all of the garments are recycled from dead stock. All are made in America. Each of the patterns is styled as a “classroom in a book”, with detailed illustrations and links to videos, so even beginning stitchers can complete a garment they will love to wear. Designer patterns are available at pfisewing.com and altarpdx.com Read the full story on PFI’s Sewing Wisdom blog @portlandfashioninstitute
#goals Don’t bother us. We’re working on our #goals Don’t bother us. We’re working on our dreams. #patternmaking #fashion #design
Load More... Follow on Instagram

Get in touch

  • This field is for validation purposes and should be left unchanged.
© 2021 | Portland Fashion Institute | All right reserved.
Many photos compliments of the many talented people at https://unsplash.com/