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

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
    - Follow your dreams and become an apparel designer. Gain the right skills to enter the apparel business and opens the door to jobs at apparel companies.
  - Apparel Entrepreneur
    - Here are the classes you need to start and stay with your own apparel business. You will complete a business plan and be ready to get financing upon completion of this certificate.
  - Apparel Technical Developer
    - Focusing on computer skills and patternmaking become an apparel developer or work as a technical designer, product developer, patternmaker or fit engineer.
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    - Classes are given in the order they should be taken so you can meet the required pre-requisites. The full curriculum begins each Fall but you can start any time. With concentrated effort, it’s possible to complete a certificate within two years’ study.
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- - Sewing & Apparel
    - Apparel Construction
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      Wednesdays, January 13-March 31, 10 am-1 pm OR 6-9 pm
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      Beginning Sewing
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      SERIES: Mon, Jan 11-March 29, 6-9 pm OR Thurs, Jan 14-April 1, 5-8 pm OR Sat, Jan 16-April 3, 10 am-1 pm
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      Conquer Zippers
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      Saturday, March 27, 2-5 pm
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      Industrial Machine Sewing
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      Tuesdays, January 12-February 16, 6-9 pm
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      Open Sewing
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      Saturdays, 2-5 pm
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      Sashiko: Splendid Mending
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      Saturdays, February 27-April 3, 10 am-1 pm
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      Serger Class
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      Saturdays, February 27-March 27, 2-5 pm
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      Classic Shirts
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      Classic Shirts: Tuesdays, January 12-February 16, 10 am-1 pm OR 6-9 pm
      Dresses: Tuesdays, February 23-March 30, 10 am-1 pm OR 6-9 pm
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      Dresses
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      Tuesdays, February 23-March 30, 10 am-1 pm OR 6-9 pm
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      Embellished Knits
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      Saturdays, January 16- February 20, 10 am-1 pm
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      Leatherworking
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      Series: Wednesdays, January 13-March 31, 6-9 pm
      Leather 1, Jan 13-Feb 17
      Leather 2, Feb 24-March 31
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      Lingerie
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      Lingerie Series: Fridays, Fridays, January 15-April 2, 10 am-1 pm OR 6-9 pm
      Lingerie 1: January 15-February 19
      Lingerie 2: February 26-April 2
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      Pants, Jeans & Overalls
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      Tuesday, Nov 3-Dec 8, 10 am-1 pm OR 6-9 pm (evening session SOLD OUT)
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      Sewing Activewear
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      Fridays, October 23-December 4, 10 am-1 pm OR 6-9 pm
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      Tailoring
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      Wednesdays, January 13-March 31, 6-9 pm
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  - Design Classes
    - Adobe Illustrator for Fashion [Online]
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      Wednesdays, January 13-March 31, 6-9 pm
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      Computer Print Design [Online]
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      Tuesdays, February 23-March 30, 6-9 pm
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      Fashion Illustration (Online)
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      Mondays, 10 am-3 pm
      Series - January 4-March 22
      Fashion Illustration 1 - January 4, 11, 25
      Fashion Illustration 2 - February 8, 15, 22 (Pre-req: Illustration 1)
      Fashion Illustration 3 - March 8, 15, 22 (Pre-req: Illustration 2)
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      Flats & Technical Packages [Online]
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      Thursdays, January 14-April 1, 6-9 pm
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      Graphic Design [Online]
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      Graphic Design: Tuesdays, January 12-February 16, 6-9 pm
      Computer Print Design: Tuesdays, February 23-March 30, 6-9 pm
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      Machine Knitting
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      Thursdays, January 14-April 1, 6-9 pm
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  - Patternmaking Classes
    - Browzwear 3D Patternmaking [Online]
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      Thursday, Oct 15-Nov 19, 2-5 pm
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      Draping
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      Mondays, 10 am-1 pm OR 6-9 pm
      Series: January 11-March 29
      Draping 1: January 11-February 15
      Draping 2: February 22-March 29
      
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      Knock it Off
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      Saturdays, January 16-February 6, 2-5pm
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      Optitex-Computer Patternmaking [Online]
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      Thursdays, January 14 - February 18, 2-5 pm
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      Pattern 1 - Intro
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      SERIES: Thursdays, January 14-April 1, 10 am-1 pm OR 6-9 pm
      Part 1: Jan 14-Feb 18
      Part 2: Feb 25-April 1
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      Pattern 2 - Manipulation
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      Pattern 2: Tuesdays, January 12-February 16, 10 am-1 pm OR 6-9 pm
      Pattern 3: Tuesdays, February 23-March 30, 10 am-1 pm OR 6-9 pm
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      Pattern 3 - Design
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      Tuesday, Oct 27-Dec 1, 10 am-1 pm OR 6-9 pm
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      Pattern 4-Knits & Stretch
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      Wednesday, January 13-March 31, 10 am-1 pm OR 6-9 pm
      Part 1: January 13 - February 17
      Part 2: February 24 - March 31
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      Pattern Grading & Marking
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      Saturday, Oct 31-Dec 5, 2-5 pm (no class Thanksgiving weekend)
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  - Business Classes
    - Apparel Business Consultations
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      Tuesday, Thursday, Friday, 1-6 pm; Saturday 1-2 pm
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      Branding (Online)
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      Branding: Mondays, February 22-March 29, 6-9 pm
      Strategic Marketing: Mondays, January 11-February 15, 6-9 pm
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      Color Theory [Online]
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      Tuesday, February 23-March 30, 6-9 pm
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      History of Fashion (Online)
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      History: Mondays, January 11 - February 15, 6-9 pm
      Inside: February 22 - March 29, 6-9 pm (Call to request the current class: Monday Oct 26-Nov 30, 6-9 pm )
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      Inside the Fashion Industry (Online)
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      Mondays, February 22 - March 29, 6-9 pm
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      Strategic Marketing (Online)
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      Strategic Marketing: Mondays, January 11-February 15, 6-9 pm
      Branding: Mondays, February 22-March 29, 6-9 pm
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      Textiles: Secret Life of Fabrics (Online)
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      Textiles: Wednesday, January 13 - February 17, 6-9 pm
      Color Theory: Tuesday, February 23 - March 30, 6-9 pm
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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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