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How to launch your fashion brand

Posted on March 6, 2019 | by Sharon

How to launch your fashion brand

from Sharon Blair, director, Portland Fashion Institute

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Posted in Sewing Wisdom, Sharon's Blog | Tagged apparel, apparel business, apparel design, apparel industry, Fashion, fashion business, fashion design, how to start and apparel business, Jobs, launch, Portland Fashion Institute, Portland Sewing

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Tanner Wells final fashion illustration board. Ins Tanner Wells final fashion illustration board. Instructor Daniela sez: "Beautiful, Tanner. Your work is so well thought out and executed.” Next class starts in Fall. Want to let your ideas show? Get on the mail list 👆🏼info@pfi.edu . . Find what you are good at doing and do it. . . #portlandsewing #portlandfashioninstitute #fashion #design #creativityliveshere #fashionschool #inspiration #PFILife #pfimade
One pass through the machine and you have an elast One pass through the machine and you have an elastic waistband. Sew-as-you-go on your panties. Learn more tricks from Lisa. Bra & Panty pattern & construction starts July 12. It’s gonna be 🔥 fuego . . Do it once. Do it right. . . #sew #sewing #sewingclasses #sewingtechniques #portlandsewing #portlandfashioninstitute #fashion #design #sewingismysuperpower #isew #sewersgonnasew #sewers #sewersofinstagram #sewists #sewistsofinstagram #sewersoftheworld #sewistsoftheworld #PFILife #portlandfashioninstitute
PFI grad Corazon sez: "Just wanted to pop in and u PFI grad Corazon sez: "Just wanted to pop in and update you with some exciting news (for me). I've officially launched my website and activated my @CorazonCompany IG so I think I can officially call myself a designer with 9 sales in 24 hours! If you want to see my site you can visit here www.corazoncompany.com" Corazon's day job is CMT Developer II at A&K Designs. She's also worked for Nike & Seamus Golf. She'll be featured in the next PFI-to-Pro video on PFI-TV YouTube channel. #awesome 🙌🎉🥳👏💯
Workwear meets sportswear concept wins Portland te Workwear meets sportswear concept wins Portland teen a Fashion Scholarship The pandemic is nearly over. It’s time for a new, more practical way to think about clothes. What need do they fill? What we should buy and why? It’s that thoughtful point of view that won Gabriel Madlangbayan of Jefferson High School a fashion design scholarship at Portland Fashion Institute, Portland’s only accredited fashion school. It’s the tenth year for PFI’s scholarship contest. This year the school focused on persons of color. Madlangbayan came up with a concept of combining workwear with sportswear. He designed and created a warm but functioning outerwear jacket — quite a feat for a beginner. He then demonstrated its use by skateboarding in the snow and letting his jacket cushion the blow when he fell. His focus, however, is on more than just fashion. “One of my favorite things about skateboarding is the people,” he says. “I’ve noticed there is little to no discrimination among the community, whether that’s age, race or gender. Everyone seems to accept each other. Knowing this while being a person of color definitely gives me a lot more confidence. “I’m looking forward now to learning professional skills at PFI,” he says, “and the business of fashion.” To see more of Madlangbayan's story, visit PFI-TV or PFI's Sewing Wisdom Blog. #Future #fashion #design #scholarship #PFILife #portlandfashioninstitute #mycreativebiz #creativehappylife
Viola sez: "Anne RAWKS! I needed help altering a Viola sez: "Anne RAWKS! I needed help altering a religious pattern from a book and we created the pattern I needed for that.” One spot left in July 12 Knock It Off class. More pattern classes with Anne coming this Fall. Fall class schedule out soon. Click link in bio to get in the class or get on the mail list so you can pre-register for Fall. . . Create wonderful things. #makersgottamake #makersgonnamake . . #sewing #pattern #sewingclasses #diy #sewingtechniques #sewingtips #fashion #sewinglessons #patterndesign #creative #fashion #PFIMade #PFILife #sewingismysuperpower #portlandfashioninstitute @violapruitt
We’re back, baby! PFI’s Supply Store reopens We’re back, baby! PFI’s Supply Store reopens with a party this Saturday. Stay tuned for daily details @pfi_supply & see you this Saturday.. #happysewing #makersgottamake #makersgonnamake #shoplocal
Wow! It really is true. PFI patterns are getting Wow! It really is true. PFI patterns are getting promoted nationwide. Ask for them at your independent fabric store like @boltfabricpdx @montavillasewing & @pfi_supply -- and soon, we hope, @millendstore #shoplocal #happysewing #portland #design . . . . . Many thanks to the PFI #sewing teachers, media manager Adri and my partner in crime, Shelly, for making this day happen + all of our lovely pattern testers, photogs & models
Unlock the mysteries of sewing. New Beginning Sew Unlock the mysteries of sewing. New Beginning Sewing class starts July 12, 2-5 pm with Anne. Click link in bio for Class Schedule and details. Make and fix garments you love. . . #makersgottamake — one stitch at a time. . . #sew #isew #sewing #tips #sewingclasses #fashiondesign #fashion #design #classes #sewingtechniques #makersgonnamake #sewingismysuperpower #PFILife #PFIMade #portlandfashioninstitute
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