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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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Congrats to PFI student @kwoods21 He just landed a fashion job marketing & merchandising @mercantileportland We predict great things! BTW — If you haven’t visited Mercantile recently, time to #shoplocal Our downtown boutiques need your love
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Lingerie starts today. Let’s add some picot to perk up our waistbands. Two passes with a zigzag — it’s that easy. More #sewingclasses with Lisa 👆🏼
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Let’s finish the Mock Hong Kong finish. Wrap th

Let’s finish the Mock Hong Kong finish. Wrap then stitch in the ditch to bring it on home. Three notes: Always clip curves. Knits don’t ravel; don’t worry about the raw edge. Do you need to press knits? Not so much. Want more? Knits #sewingclass with Lisa
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Of course, binding a knit neck edge is easier. Th

Of course, binding a knit neck edge is easier. This is called "Mock Hong Kong" finish. Want more? Sign up for Lisa's knits class. Starts in April #sewingclasses 👆🏻
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Showing our bias part 3 — Press. Clap. Done. Yes, it's reversible. We love the look of bias facing. Learn more in our #sewingclasses 👆🏻
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Showing our bias part 2 — Understitch. Turn to wrong side. Edgestitch. Stay tuned for part 3 - the finished result. Don't know these stitches? Learn them in our #sewingclasses 👆🏻
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Showing our bias part 1 — Here’s a neat way to

Showing our bias part 1 — Here’s a neat way to finish necklines. Cut bias strip 1.5” wide. Press in half lengthwise wrong sides together. Match raw edges. Stitch 1/4” seam. Clip curve. Stay tuned for part 2. Learn more from new #sewingclasses 👆🏻
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Who is surprised that PFI grad Ida Andersson is no

Who is surprised that PFI grad Ida Andersson is now studio designer @creativecapitaldesign Talent attracts talent Congrats to all!
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