Portland Fashion Institute

5 years here, and It was a great experience, I learned so much and was able to take those skills and translate them into a career with The North Face as an Apparel Technical Developer.

Amazing experience I learned so much I went into the school not knowing exactly what I wanted but left more sure then ever I learned so much and was so happy with the teachers and Advisor Candice was helpful with choosing classes and aligning your interest with what program you should do Sharon the owner cares about every student and worked hard to see us succeed !

Wether you want to just brush up on your sewing skills or you are looking to learn what it takes to be a professional, PFI can help you achieve your goals.

I've been able to find a job in production sewing right after school working my way to now a bigger company in a higher position as a Developer prototyping the new professional athletes uniforms.

There are so many types of classes and skills you will be gaining: Illustrating, computer graphics and 3D patternmaking, all manners of sewing techniques, I just don't have enough space here to list out all they have to offer.

The teachers are very supportive and the environment is great.

All of the teachers are professionals who do their best to give their expertise while making sure you have a good time.

The instructors are subject matter experts in design, construction, pattern making as well as apparel business classes like Portfolio, Adobe Illustrator + Computer Pattern making.

During the Covid times, I've been very selective on where I go + I really appreciate that health has been important to the school with their mask + vax policy!!

I signed up for a single class to expand on my sewing hobby and two years later I've graduated with two certificates and have started a whole new career!