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

Portland Fashion Institute

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 private, non-profit nationally accredited career institute of higher learning.

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Latest Videos on PFI TV

Something wonderful this way comes!  PFI goes online with patternmaking and draping classes and all the tools you need.  Check it out on PFI-TV, our YouTube channel.  Like what you see?  Then sign up for the class or pfi.edu & get the tools at pfisewing.com  #sewingismysuperpower

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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

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4225 NE Tillamook Portland OR
Phone: ‭(971) 801-6446‬
Email: store@pfisewing.com
https://pfisewing.com/

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We love the way these Portland coveralls look on L We love the way these Portland coveralls look on Lena. Fall-Winter-Spring-Summer. They are always the right comfortable fit. You can make your own @portlandfashioninstitute 👖 Learn with @adriiiannnnnna @elleheavin @suzigurney . . Model: @allabout.leena Video: @jfgurney Photo: @jmyoungs HMU: @amplifylabeaute PFI pattern & fabric @portlandfashionsupply . . #fashiondesign #portland #fashion #design #pdxfashion #innovative #sewing #sew #sewingclass #coveralls #pants #jeans #perfectfit #makeyourownclothes #fashionschool #makersgonnamake #fashionshow #createwonderful #photoshoot #sewingismysuperpower
You know you want this bomber jacket. You know you You know you want this bomber jacket. You know you can make it. #makersgottamake #jackets #sewingclass with Elle in October. Kyle wears it well. . . Model: @_kyle.woods_ Video: @jfgurney Photo: @jmyoungs HMU: @amplifylabeaute PFI pattern & fabric @portlandfashionsupply . . #fashiondesign #portland #fashion #design #pdxfashion #innovative #sewing #sew #sewingclass #makeyourownclothes #fashionschool #makersgonnamake #fashionshow #createwonderful #photoshoot #sewingismysuperpower
That’s Fall in Portland for you. One minute chi That’s Fall in Portland for you. One minute chilly. The next minute too warm. Fortunately you have made the Men’s Billie Jean Jacket so you are ready. Now that’s what should be in the news! . . Model: @legally.blake Video: @jfgurney Photo: @jmyoungs HMU: @amplifylabeaute PFI pattern & fabric @portlandfashionsupply Jackets class teacher @elleheavin link in bio . #jackets #portlandfashion #pdxfashion #fashiondesign #portland #fashion #design #pdxfashion #sewing #sew #sewingclass #makeyourownclothes #fashionschool #makersgonnamake #fashionshow #createwonderful #photoshoot #sewingismysuperpower
Can’t wait to see you make this bomber jacket — just like Kyle. Proud to announce that master couturiere Elle Heavin is back to teach our jackets class. If you need it — make it, don’t buy it. You’ll be happy you did. . . Let’s tell a story with our clothes. . . #jackets #makersgonnamake #sew #isew #sewing #tips #sewingclasses #fashiondesign #fashion #design #classes #sewingtechniques #sewingismysuperpower #PFILife #PFIMade #portlandfashioninstitute
We’re gonna take this compliment to the bank. T We’re gonna take this compliment to the bank. Thank you Johan. Thank you @candaleesa ❤️ #portlandfashioninstitute
Raglan or set in sleeves? What shows off your sho Raglan or set in sleeves? What shows off your shoulders best? Votes please! Daniel shows off the new men’s Jean Kelly jacket in waxed cotton — with raglan sleeves. Jackets class with Rianna and Elle starts next month. Link in bio. . Model: @danielhundley.88 Video: @jfgurney Photo: @jmyoungs HMU: @amplifylabeaute PFI patterns #3115 & fabric @portlandfashionsupply . . #sew #isew #sewing #tips #sewingclasses #fashiondesign #fashion #design #classes #sewingtechniques #sewingismysuperpower #PFILife #PFIMade #portlandfashioninstitute
Let’s #design Fall classes start this week. #A Let’s #design Fall classes start this week. #Adobe for #fashiondesign with @adriiiannnnnna Create with your computer then show the world what you got. . . "I just loved my time there... Your teachers are literally the best. I am thinking of coming back for a pattern drafting class.” — Jessica C. . . #createpositivity #createwonderful #creativehappylife #expressyourself #fashioneducationforthenation #fashionfuture #futureoffashion #makersgonnamake #studentswithoutdebt #perfectfit #PFIlife #PFImade
Happy Friday. The sun is shining and we are weari Happy Friday. The sun is shining and we are wearing our favorites: Becca overalls on Mali and Kaati. Marianne jumpsuit on Blair. Get the skills in pants class with Rianna. It’s a good day. . . Model: @itskaatii @malireynolds @lacypinktourmaline Video: @jfgurney Photo: @jmyoungs HMU: @amplifylabeaute PFI patterns #2011 & #2015 & fabric @portlandfashionsupply . . #fashiondesign #portland #fashion #design #pdxfashion #innovative #sewing #sew #sewingclass #makeyourownclothes #fashionschool #makersgonnamake #fashionshow #createwonderful #photoshoot #sewingismysuperpower
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