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September starts soon. Are you ready? We are!

Posted on August 24, 2020 | by Shelly Caldwell

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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
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Summer sews a sleeve into her linen dress. We cou Summer sews a sleeve into her linen dress. We could all use a bit of summer right now. Happy Thanksgiving everyone! . . @portlandfashioninstitute closed today. @PFI_Supply open 10 am-2 pm. . . #sewingismysuperpower #PFILife #portlandfashioninstitute
French seam is always our favorite way to hide a r French seam is always our favorite way to hide a raw edge. #sewingtip — #lingerie class with Lisa is coming up in January. You’ll use this seam a lot. . . More #sewingtechniques on PFI-tv on YouTube. . . #sew #isew #sewing #tips #sewingclasses #fashiondesign #fashion #design #classes #sewingtechniques #sewingismysuperpower #PFILife #PFIMade #portlandfashioninstitute
Finish seam edges the old school way with pinking Finish seam edges the old school way with pinking shears. Those little bias-edged notches don’t fray. And it’s decorative. I got these from my aunt Marilyn. You can get a pair @pfi_supply . . No time to hate. Just time to create. . . . #sew #isew #sewing #tips #sewingclasses #fashiondesign #fashion #design #classes #sewingtechniques #sewingismysuperpower #PFILife #PFIMade #portlandfashioninstitute
What to do this weekend. Go see @thehouseofguccim What to do this weekend. Go see @thehouseofguccimovie Take your friends. We did! Good fun whether you are into fashion or want to know how to get along with your family at Thanksgiving. @thehouseofgucci
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#repost from PFI grad @chuckslab @scaddotedu 🔥 #repost from PFI grad @chuckslab @scaddotedu 🔥 🔥 🔥 For school I created an outfit that represents how my dyslexia makes me feel in a traditional class, such as math or English. When the teacher is talking and writing notes on the chalkboard I stare at the chalk lines, unable to make sense of most of it. My mind wanders. In my mind, the chalk marks become doodles. The doodles become ideas. The ideas become a story. The doodles that came to life in my head are inspiration for my business, yet all I feel is anxious because, when I stopped daydreaming, I saw the chalkboard was full but it’s all a blur, I’m further behind. This outfit depicts my inspiration and my stress. I learn very little in a traditional class, but anxiety can fuel creativity. Share this reel to spread awareness about dyslexia. Director/Editor: @rossginsberg DP: @Mitch Ritter
Blake adds details to his waxed cotton skirt. Wai Blake adds details to his waxed cotton skirt. Wait until you see his collection 🔥 @blakehromco @portlandfashioninstitute . . No time to hate. Only time to create. . . . #creativityliveshere #mycreativebiz #memade #creativehappylife #makersgonnamake #fashion #design #handsandhustle #memade #PFILife #sew #isew #diyfashion #PFIMade #portlandfashioninstitute #sewingismysuperpower
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