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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

OUR VIDEO CATALOG

PFI VIRTUAL TOUR

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

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

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Kelli on the computer. Do not get into a CAD patt Kelli on the computer. Do not get into a CAD pattern competition with her. ‘Cause you’re gonna get burned. 🔥 . Next #computer #pattern #classes start in July #Optitex #2D #Browzwear #3d
Tanner creates a pattern. He had a vision. He’ Tanner creates a pattern. He had a vision. He’s making it come true. . . . Next #pattern #design #class starts in July. Three spots left. Tools available @portlandfashionsupply . . #pfimade #portlandsewing #sewingsupplies #portlandfashionsupply #makersgonnamake #sewingismysuperpower
"The fur costume is complete! Another satisfied an "The fur costume is complete! Another satisfied and happy client!" -- So says PFI grad, designer & costume creator Viola
Swimsuit inspiration 🌞 #swimwear class with Lis Swimsuit inspiration 🌞 #swimwear class with Lisa starts soon. Get all the #sewingtips & tricks for a perfect fit . . 30% off swim #fabrics @portlandfashionsupply . . . #sew #isew #sewing #tips #sewingclasses #fashiondesign #fashion #design #classes #sewingtechniques #sewingismysuperpower #PFILife #PFIMade #portlandfashioninstitute
Kelli shares the skills that landed her a producti Kelli shares the skills that landed her a production job @thedanamor ✨ She is so talented. This is just the start of big things. We ❤️ our students! . . . . . #createpositivity #createwonderful #creativehappylife #expressyourself #fashioneducationforthenation #fashionfuture #futureoffashion #makersgonnamake #perfectfit #PFIlife #PFImade #sewingismysuperpower #studentswithoutdebt #thefutureisfluid #transformationtime @inkthethink
Summer shares the skills that landed her a job @Ha Summer shares the skills that landed her a job @HannaAndersson ✨ She started 2 weeks ago. She graduates with a double major this year. She earned it with her #sustainable #colorful #functional #designs for bicycling commuters. We ❤️ our students! . . . . . #createpositivity #createwonderful #creativehappylife #expressyourself #fashioneducationforthenation #fashionfuture #futureoffashion #makersgonnamake #perfectfit #PFIlife #PFImade #sewingismysuperpower #studentswithoutdebt #thefutureisfluid #transformationtime
Same pattern, five looks. When you have the skill Same pattern, five looks. When you have the skills, you can create with confidence. Apparel construction #sewingclass with @suzigurney New class starts this Summer 🌞🧵🪡. PFI Aline skirt pattern #1511 & fabric @portlandfashionsupply Sydney, Julieann, Rachel, Lauren, Cosette. We ❤️ our students!
Add a knit cuff to the sleeve of your hoodie. #Ac Add a knit cuff to the sleeve of your hoodie. #Activewear with @suzigurney starts next week 🏃🏼‍♀️ #SewingClasses link in bio 👆🏼 Make stretchy fabrics your friend. . . #6101 Raglan Hoodie pattern & fabric @portlandfashionsupply . . #sew #isew #sewing #tips #knits #fashiondesign #sewingfun #classes #sewingtechniques #sewingismysuperpower #PFILife #PFIMade #portlandfashioninstitute
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