Portland Fashion Institute

I attended PFI in 2016 finishing in 2018. The instructors were all people who were currently or worked for big apparel companies or in the industry the class was based on. I was very fortunate to stumble upon PFI's website in 2016 shortly before I started. I really learned everything from nothing starting out. I didn't even know how to sew. I am very ambitious and was ready to learn. Beyond thankful for the Apparel Designer Certificate. 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. On top of that, I've also launched my own Apparel company with the knowledge I've gained during my time at PFI on top of the real experienced I gained after school. I've shown in multiple fashion shows now so I highly recommend PFI if you want to get experience and knowledge based on the real industry.

I’ve been looking for fashion design schools in Oregon and PFI was the first one I was interested in BUT after trying to get ahold of them for over 2 weeks they barley answered the phone. They did send me an email but I called to get further in depth detail about the program and the lady on the phone was just rude and talking to me like I was dumb. I’m very disappointed and would NOT recommend this school since they are not willing to explain to future students details about their school. This is your time, money, and education make sure you look at all your options before considering this one.

Taking classes at PFI has taught me the necessary skills to enter the professional industry. The teachers are top notch and the sewing education is unmatched. 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.