Portland Fashion Institute
We are all things fashion: We are apparel people teaching apparel people. Classes for fun. Classes for careers.
We offer sewing classes for the beginner to the advanced stitcher from learning to sew to patternmaking, draping, tailoring and couture.
So much fun. So many things to do. So many ideas to create. So many people to meet.
This week: New class, Favorite workshop, FREE OPEN HOUSE (yes, we are talking snacks, demos, tours & sales😉)
See you Sewing & Fashion Classes Click links in bio to join the fun
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How to Sell What You Make with Jason Calderon
Saturday, September 19, 10 am-1 pm
PFI, 4301 NE Tillamook
Here’s your chance to get the inside scoop on how to sell your product to customers and wholesalers.
If you know Jason, you know he is an experienced designer and seller from adidas, SAXX & West Daily (his own collection).
You will learn:
How much to charge for your product
• Elements of costs
• Costing exercises
• Reverse costing, pre-costing and re-costing principles
• How to price and produce to make a living
Taking payment
• Purchase order or sample sale
• Fulfillment
• Gathering information
All of these are what you must know if you really want to make a living from what you really want to do with your life — whether online or in stores.
Check out Business Classes or Fashion Workshops in the bio for details and to register.
Let’s take your next step into your fashion future!
09/14/2026
So much fun. So many things to do. So many ideas to create. So many people to meet.
Aren’t you proud of me for staying with “so” instead of “sew”? That’s because it’s and sew much more 😉 ✍️✂️✨
See you this week Sewing & Fashion Classes Click links in bio to join the fun
Don’t forget our FREE open house Sunday, September 27, 11 AM to 1 PM
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Come visit us Rose City Comic Con Oregon Convention Center today through Sunday. Discounts. Surprises. We even have a sewing machine there to help you with costume repairs.
Visit with PFI’s Costume Design teacher Amber Amber and CalliCake and folks from Portland Fashion Supply for lots of tips and ideas for your next cosplay adventure. Just in time for Halloween prep!
09/11/2026
Work with Trish Langman, leader in sustainable design, in two popular classes
In Textiles, you will burn, test and examine 100s of her fabric swatches so you will no longer be fooled by what you find in a fabric store. Learn which fabrics to use, when, where and how. Find fabric sources beyond the local fabric store.
Mondays, September 14 - October 19, 6-9 pm
In Sustainable Design, find out how major apparel companies find and create circular products. Come up with the latest and best ways to use sustainable ideas in your own designs using e-textiles — all while starting a business and making a living.
Thursdays, September 17-October 22, 6-9 pm [online]
👆🏼 Tap link in Bio and scroll down to Design Classes to register. Or scan QR
09/03/2026
Mark your calendar
Sunday, September 27
PFI Fall Open House
11 am-1 pm
4301 NE Tillamook
— Demos: Sewing, Patternmaking, Tie-Dyeing Batik, Fashion Design
— Tours: Displays & Presentations
— Special Sale @ Portland Fashion Supply
— Enter to win a new sewing machine courtesy of Montavilla Sewing
— Fun!
Scan the QR code to RSVP and we’ll see you there!
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4301 NE Tillamook Street
Portland, OR
97213
Opening Hours
| Monday | 10am - 9pm |
| Tuesday | 10am - 9pm |
| Wednesday | 10am - 9pm |
| Thursday | 10am - 9pm |
| Friday | 10am - 9pm |
| Saturday | 10am - 5pm |