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1408 NE Alberta St.
Portland, OR 97211
M – F 10:00 – 8:00
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Sun 11:00 – 5:00
I’ve been working on developing additional Machine Owner classes for all our BERNINA sewists. While I cover the “must-knows” in your initial class, there’s always more to know and especially more presser feet and accessories to play with. Eventually I’d love to have a Needles and Thread session, but for now…Specialty Presser Feet!
…is the bernette 46 of course and it’s on SALE!! We love this little darling for its vintage styling, simple function, and fact that it comes with classes! All the machines sold at Modern Domestic come with machine owner classes so you can know exactly how to use your wonderful new tool to its fullest…. Read more »
Craft Wonderland was wonderful! We meet soooo many awesome people! We were thrilled that such a flood of our lovely customers came by the booth to say hi, give us hugs, and chat about all the fun they have had in classes. We got to see teachers and friends selling their beautiful handmade goods and… Read more »
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 »
…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 »
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 »
Photo: Shelby Brakken MD has teamed up with both Bolt and Supportland to offer you two neat new “hook-ups.” Here’s how it works. Hook up #1: You spend $100 or more at Bolt (doesn’t matter if things are discounted or full price) and you’ll receive 20% off any brand machine service at Modern Domestic! Hook up… Read more »
Much like backstitching your seams on a sewing machine, there are ways to secure serged seams to prevent them from coming undone. There’s not enough time in the world for me to separate the 3 or 4 strands and tie a knot. I like quick! And easy! 1. By machine Stitches are secured when they… Read more »
Thank you so much for your wonderful response. I’m glad to hear they will be welcomed into happy homes. I couldn’t agree more-these pouches are so useful for so many things; you can almost never have enough cute fabric and fun combinations to hold all our bits and baubles. Congratulations to Lauren Nagy, Angelika Steinberg… Read more »
Sergers are very misunderstood machines. They seem so intimidating–all that thread, all those needles and loopers! They can be easy and fun to use, versatile, and can take your work from looking home sewn to professional. Sure, threading them may be *slightly* more complex than your standard sewing machine but they are by far easier… Read more »