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Event Category: Pattern Making Classes

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

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Draping


Pattern 2 – Manipulation


Portland Sewing Classes

Pattern 4-Knits & Stretch


Pattern 1 – Intro


Optitex-Computer Patternmaking [Online]


Advanced Pattern & Construction


portland fashion institute designer helping model with a fitting

Fit & Pattern Alteration


Pattern 3 – Design


Browzwear 3D Patternmaking [Online]


Pattern Grading & Marking


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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Watch out. New jeans & pants + jackets #sewingcla Watch out. New jeans & pants + jackets #sewingclasses with Britta coming in Spring. Don’t miss out. DM us to get on the mail list or check out the class schedule thru link in bio. Get ready to bartack! . . PFI: Having fun since 2010 . . . #makersgottamake #makersgonnamake #makersmovement #handsandhustle #PFILife #fashiondesign #memadeveryday #isew #sewing #sewingtechniques #sewinginspiration #sewersofinstagram #stitchersofinstagram #sewingtherapy #diyfashion #portlandsewing #portlandfashioninstitute #sewingismysuperpower #PFIMade
Making bias by hand. Don’t have a bias tool? U Making bias by hand. Don’t have a bias tool? Use your hands. Funnel the raw edges to the middle. Press. Turn. Press again. Next, let’s sew. It’s a Capitol idea! New Spring #sewingclasses on the Spring schedule 👆🏼 More #sewingtips . . PFI: Having fun since 2010 . . . #makersgottamake #makersgonnamake #makersmovement #handsandhustle #PFILife #fashiondesign #memadeveryday #isew #sewing #sewingtechniques #sewinginspiration #sewersofinstagram #stitchersofinstagram #sewingtherapy #diyfashion #portlandsewing #portlandfashioninstitute #sewingismysuperpower #PFIMade
Intimates. Stretch lace. Stretch satins. No pro Intimates. Stretch lace. Stretch satins. No problem. Lingerie 2 with Lisa starts March 5 Click link in bio & let's make something beautiful . . PFI: Making fashion dreams come true since 2010. . . . #PFILife #PFIMade #sewinginspiration #sewingtechniques #sewing #sewingclass #portlandfashioninstitute #fashiondesign #sewingismysuperpower #instafashion #portlandfashion #pdxfashion #isew #createwonderful #creativehappylife #sewersgonnasew #sewers #sewersofinstagram #sewists #portlandsewing #portlandfashioninstitute
Time to make bias. Slip the tip in your bias fold Time to make bias. Slip the tip in your bias folder tool. Press then clap. For finished width of 1/2”, choose a 2” wide tool. Make sure it has a plastic insert so you don’t burn your fingers. More #sewingtips in new Spring #sewingclasses Click the link in the bio 👆🏼 Check the schedule . . PFI: Having fun since 2010 . . . #makersgottamake #makersgonnamake #makersmovement #handsandhustle #PFILife #fashiondesign #memadeveryday #isew #sewing #sewingtechniques #sewinginspiration #sewersofinstagram #stitchersofinstagram #sewingtherapy #diyfashion #portlandsewing #portlandfashioninstitute #sewingismysuperpower #PFIMade
Stay tuned. Tomorrow in our morning 1-minute tuto Stay tuned. Tomorrow in our morning 1-minute tutorial, we’ll show you how to shape, then apply. . . PFI: Real skills, real jobs, real world knowledge since 2010 . . . #sewingtips #isew #sewingtechniques #sewinginspiration #sewersofinstagram #stitchersofinstagram #sewingismysuperpower #createwonderful #creativehappylife #portlandsewing #portlandfashioninstitute #PFILife #PFIMade
Our favorite way to cut bias. Nip & rip to make s Our favorite way to cut bias. Nip & rip to make sure your woven is on grain. Block it. Use a rotary mat, ruler and cutter. Find the 45° angle. Cut to width. The couture way? Chalk the line & cut with dressmaker shears. More #couturetips next week in Britta’s #dresses class. DM to get on the mail list 👗 . . PFI: Passing along a professional fashion tradition since 2010 . . . #sewingtips #couture #couturesewing #isew #sewingtechniques #sewinginspiration #sewersofinstagram #stitchersofinstagram #sewingismysuperpower #createwonderful #creativehappylife #portlandsewing #portlandfashioninstitute #PFILife #pfimade
Intimates. You too can make bras that fit and fee Intimates. You too can make bras that fit and feel great — for any age, size or gender. Let Lisa show you the #sewingsecrets Class starts in two weeks. . . PFI: Making fashion dreams come true since 2010. . . . #PFILife #PFIMade #sewinginspiration #sewingtechniques #sewing #sewingclass #portlandfashioninstitute #fashiondesign #sewingismysuperpower #instafashion #portlandfashion #pdxfashion #isew #createwonderful #creativehappylife #sewersgonnasew #sewers #sewersofinstagram #sewists #portlandsewing #portlandfashioninstitute
Here's another way to make knit shoulders stable - Here's another way to make knit shoulders stable -- with your sewing machine. Use clear strap elastic. Run the elastic through the hole in your foot. Sew with a stretch needle. We use a 2.5 twin. Knits #sewingclass starts soon. Are you on the mail list? DM your e-mail address & we’ll get you in. . . . PFI: Passing along a professional fashion tradition since 2010. . . #PFILife #memade #creativehappylife #makersgottamake #makersgonnamake #makersmovement #handsandhustle #PFIMade #fashiondesign #memadeveryday #isew #sewing #sewingtechniques #sewingclasses #sewersofinstagram #stitchersofinstagram #sewingtherapy #portlandsewing #portlandfashioninstitute #sewingismysuperpower
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