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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
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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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
A little bit of fabric. A little bit of gathering A little bit of fabric. A little bit of gathering with elastic and you have a tiered #dress 👗 #Design from PFI senior @prince_adhy Making it look good @allabout.leena #Dresses class in 2023 @elleheavin And there’s a bolero in pattern #5131 just in case it’s chilly . . 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
New classes. New classrooms. New building coming s New classes. New classrooms. New building coming soon. Choose your favorite with your favorite teacher: #Sewing with Lynn, Mary Iris, Rianna and Suzi — Love it? Don't throw it away. Fix it. Make your own. #Couture & Clothing with Britta and Elle — Make it by hand. Make it by machine. Make it wonderful. Specialty classes with Lisa Silveira — Recycle. Renew. Reuse. #Design with Kel, Jena, Nancy and Rianna — Express your ideas. Show the world. And make your own fabric prints. #Business with industry leaders — Make a living doing what you love. Lead the future of fashion. Including our annual Apparel Entrepreneur Series, the Saturday Morning Business Seminars Visit the site through the link ❤️🧵❤️
A fool in love with making a perfect sleeve gauntl A fool in love with making a perfect sleeve gauntlet. This magic is one of the best parts of #shirts #sewingclass 👔 @elleheavin has 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
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