Oh the envelope pillow. What a simple, rewarding, easy, and fun little project. With a recent move to SW Portland, I have added a new house, sofa, and style to my life. The easiest, most instant way to accessorize is by far the pillow. It needs just a wee bit of fabric, in this cases… Read more »
Posts Categorized: Home Decor
Lots of Winter Classes are Up!
New classes are coming and the schedule is full of returning favorties! We are always so excited to see what is new from our teachers. We get sneak peaks back in December, and chat about ideas with them, but to share their new ideas and classes with you all is a great part of our… Read more »
Free Mini-Class and Party this Friday!
We’re so excited to ring in another holiday season of making at Modern Domestic! To kick things off the best way, let’s make our Thanksgiving tables extra special with a customized linen napkin. FREE mini-classes will be held this Friday November 18th to stitch up this awesome project. ALL SESSIONS ARE CURRENTLY FULL. Make the… Read more »
Ready for Giving
It is time to get working on those handmade lovelies for giving to all your peeps! We have loads of great classes that can be the jumping off point for all sorts of gifts to give. Join Michelle and make a lovely cowl: Discover zippers and learn to sew while making cute pouches with Meredith:… Read more »
The best place to be…
…when it rains is behind a sewing machine at Modern Domestic. This fall is packed with amazing classes. Each one will teach you new and amazing skills, introduce you to a fabulous teacher, the world of presser feet, the coolest sewing companions and classmates and makes for a great way to spend a few evenings… Read more »
Early Fall Classes are Posted!
In the last few weeks we have been looking at all of the wonderful new class proposals and samples that have arrived from our lovely teachers. We sure are lucky to have Portland’s most talented and creative sewing teachers right here at MD. Thanks ladies for all your hard work and inspirational projects! We wouldn’t… Read more »
My Modern Domestic Life: Bathroom Makeover
I must apologize, this post is not specifically about sewing, but I promise it will lead into it for my next one! For the last two weeks, we have been consumed with remodeling our bathroom. I have been working day and night, tiling until midnight, forgetting to eat dinner, relying on my dear friends to… Read more »
Anna is Adding Decorative Stitches!
Anna Joyce, local applique artist, founder of Anna Joyce Designs, and teacher at MD, brought home her very first BERNINA sewing machine last winter. She was able to choose a machine just right for her, the Aurora 450. This machine has loads of decorative stitches, and a 9mm stitch width. Many people wonder why you… Read more »
My Modern Domestic Life: Easy Coated Cotton Tablecloth with Ball Fringe Tutorial
I have been going a little bonkers in the yard this summer. The plants, the lighting, the new stairs, the fire pit… everything looks amazing, but my IKEA outdoor table I bought two years ago is looking a bit tired. Face lift needed! I have been searching for an excuse to sew with coated cotton…. Read more »
My Modern Domestic Life: Michelle’s Sewing Room
When Lupine, Gina and I first opened Modern Domestic, our main goal was to provide the ultimate sewing room for Portland. Everyone deserves a well-lit, organized and beautiful space to stir up their creative juices. It was so exciting to set up MD. When I first peeked in the window and saw the potential of… Read more »