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Portland Business Journal: PFI buys new building, boosts local apparel industry

Posted on February 19, 2019 | by Sharon

Posted in Press, Sewing Wisdom, Sharon's Blog | Tagged Adidas, apparel, apparel business, apparel industry, columbia sportswear, Fashion, fashion business, matt kish, Nike, pbj, pfi, portland business journal, Portland Fashion Institute, Shibui Knits

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PFI expands: New building, new store now open
How to launch your fashion brand
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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Have you signed up for #sewingclasses yet? Just a Have you signed up for #sewingclasses yet? Just a heads up: They are filling fast. We don’t want you to be disappointed. Meanwhile, here’s just one #sewingtechnique you will learn: How to set in a sleeve without using pins. Classes coming up: • Beginning Sewing • Apparel Construction • Corsets & Bustiers • Couture Techniques • Industrial Machine Sewing • Classic Shirts • Knits • Sergery • Tailoring Click the linktr.ee to find yours! #sew #isew #sewing #tips #sewingclasses #fashiondesign #fashion #design #classes #sewingtechniques #sewingismysuperpower #PFILife #PFIMade #portlandfashioninstitutel
WIN A FASHION SCHOLARSHIP! Don't miss the deadline WIN A FASHION SCHOLARSHIP! Don't miss the deadlines Open to full-time high school juniors (grade 11) and seniors (grade 12) persons of color nationwide for this school year. Classes will be taught at Portland Fashion Institute. CONTEST DEADLINES Send the Release & Entry Form and your 3-minute or less .mov or .mp4 video to: info@pfi.edu via WeTransfer.com • Contest Entries Due: 5pm PST Friday, January 20, 2023 • Winner notification: Friday, February 3, 2023 • Classes start: April 2023 DETAILS & HOW TO APPLY https://portlandfashioninstitute.com/scholarship/ www.pfi.edu (503) 927-5457
We're ready to give you the #business It's our an We're ready to give you the #business It's our annual series of Saturday morning seminars to get you started on success in the apparel business. Sign up for one or sign up for the whole series and get juicy info from the best in the biz who will share the secrets of their success. Series starts January 14. Let's get started on the new year with a new you. Click the link in the bio to register. Here are the highlights: -- How to Start an Apparel Business with Karen Spencer, Searchfunder, and Sharon Blair, PFI -- Future of Fashion, E-Commerce Concepts and Selling Wholesale with Jena Nesbitt, PCF -- Get Noticed! PR Techniques with Kim Bedwell, PR exec -- Excel, Costing & Pricing and Sourcing with Dana Ditto, Nike -- Apparel Business Legal Basics with Talya Tapley, attorney -- Working with Production with Corazon Reynolds, A&K Designs -- Social Media Marketing with Rebecca Russell, Wieden + Kennedy -- Accounting Basics with Christina Olivia, accountant See you there! #fashiondesign #profit #instafashion #fashionbusiness #fashionbiz #fashion #businessclasses #success #transformationtime #mycreativebiz #creativehappylife #portlandfashioninstitute
Don’t let the Holidays overwhelm you. It’s si Don’t let the Holidays overwhelm you. It’s simple. Give the gift that will last a lifetime. Good one for you too! Tools & classes for fun and for careers. Click link in bio for gift certificates 🎁🧵💝
As we all give thanks for the good things in our l As we all give thanks for the good things in our lives, we at PFI are thankful for the wonderful teachers who have made us a success for 🎉 12 years 🎉 now through growth, accreditation, pandemic and remodeling. Students say: "I just loved my time there... Your teachers are literally the best” — Jessica C "Spent 2.5 years here, and It was a great experience, I learned so much.” — Blake H "Thank you for the awesome class today! I look forward to learning more.” — Kylie T "I’ve really enjoyed this class (and PFI) and I plan to take some classes in the future.” Amelia A We love our #students ! 🙏 @lynnweglarz @suzigurney @tomatoandberrytailoring @thesewingmuse @love.stephanie @keljackson.gif @lizarietz @adriiiannnnnna @helpful_mig @elleheavin @nailsmalone @searchfunder @annesurelyknits @danaeberleinditto @austinlingelbach @corazoncompany @urbanwitchpdx @_kyle.woods_ @candaleesa @henrybirthdayjupiter
I feel the holidays coming on. Let’s make a red I feel the holidays coming on. Let’s make a red dress. From fabric to final, here’s the Adrianna Dress. Make it couture with teacher @elleheavin After all, #couture is what she does. Class starts in January. Don’t know how to sew couture? Take Elle’s #couturetechniques class — hand sewing is the best of #slowfashion . . Model: @corazoncreynolds 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 #dress
Does sewing sleeve cuffs have you crying? Don’t Does sewing sleeve cuffs have you crying? Don’t cry; come to PFI. Slot or burrito, @elleheavin will show you the perfect way to finish your #shirts in her #sewingclass 👔 Two sessions coming in January. You’ll be in love with your beautiful results. . . Techniques you can use for a lifetime, not just for one project. . . . #sew #isew #sewing #tips #sewingclasses #fashiondesign #fashion #design #classes #sewingtechniques #sewingismysuperpower #PFILife #PFIMade #portlandfashioninstitute Photog: @tomboehme HMU: @amplifylabeaute
The #future is bright for these talented lights. The #future is bright for these talented lights. Look for a #graduation #ceremony this Spring in PFI’s new building. . . @valentina_in_velvet @prince_adhy @allizah @camille.johnson @megs184 @ryo.endal @thankspaige . . . #createpositivity #createwonderful #creativehappylife #expressyourself #fashioneducationforthenation #fashionfuture #futureoffashion #makersgonnamake #perfectfit #PFIlife #PFImade #sewingismysuperpower #studentswithoutdebt #thefutureisfluid #transformationtime
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