Portland Fashion Institute is a nationally accredited private nonprofit career institute of higher learning and Portland’s only accredited fashion design college.

SAVE THE DATE:  PORTLAND BOUTIQUE TOUR & SCAVENGER HUNT MAY 5-10.  DETAILS COMING SOON!

Couture Dress
Make the perfect party or little black dress

Taking the techniques learned in the previous class (Couture Techniques), you will build a dress using fine fabrics and couture methods to create a garment that fits beautifully and is made impeccably.

Along the way you will:

  • Learn steps in taking a high-end garment from concept to completion
  • Create, modify, and perfect a muslin (“toile”)  version of your pattern
  • Complete a dress with infrastructure and outer construction of a high end garment, including waist stays and underling

Want to take this class for continuing education credit?  Choose the CE registration.  Read and complete this form if you haven’t already.

$298 Includes pattern & handouts.
Taught by: Elle Heavin, Elle Heavin Couture