Oregon Chapter

Oregon Chapter Benefits

Networking
The opportunity to meet others in your field and exchange ideas and skills.
Wholesale Group Buy
Wholesale prices on sewing notions, linings, interfacings, shoulder pads, books, etc..
Business Skills
Focus on the ownership and development of a small business.
Referral Service
A listing of qualified PACC members made available by telephone (advertised in the Portland Yellow Pages), online, and directories distributed at local fabric stores.
Newsletter
Local chapter news and interesting articles pertaining to fashion and sewing. Published bi-monthly.
Library
An extensive and continually expanding collection of fashion and sewing related books and videos.
Classes
Two to three seminars a year, an annual sewing retreat, plus mini-classes after each bimonthly general meeting.
Service
Opportunities for professional growth by serving on chapter committees or the board of directors.

National Benefits
National Quarterly Newsletter
Relevant articles addressing business and sewing practices, news from other chapters and members-at-large and schedules of many PACC events around the country.
Annual National Educational Conference
Two-and-a-half days of classes taught by leading educators, offering networking opportunities with other custom clothiers and related professionals (Includes PACC's National Annual Membership Meeting.)
Listing in the National Membership Directory