It’s the time of year for list-making; maybe for yourself or for the crafter in your life. Here at MD we’re so lucky to have such a wonderful and knowledgable staff and group of teachers. And what better way to compile your list of must-have work essentials than to get their top choices. We’ll be… Read more »
Posts Categorized: Tools and Notions
Black Friday and Beyond Sale at Modern Domestic!
Modern Domestic will be having a great big sewing machine sale, beginning Friday, November 26th-Sunday December 4th on all Bernina sewing machings, Janome sewing machines, and Bernina and Babylock sergers. This is a great way to remind Santa that you have not only been good, but also would like to be better next year! Stop… Read more »
Sewing Machine Extension Tables and Why they are Awesome!
Wouldn’t it be great to have one of those super functional sewing machine tables with a recessed area for your machine to sit down in? Unfortunately, the ones available today are quite expensive, and rather well, un-stylish. At Modern Domestic, we have something that does the same job on any sewing surface, is much more… Read more »
Buttonholes Made Easy
Gone are the days of bulky buttonhole attachments as large as your machine. Welcome to the 21st century–these Berninas are not your grandmother’s sewing machine. Let’s look at the effortlessly awesome key buttonhole, available on the Bernina 350PE and up. One quick note as you’re threading up your machine. There is a finger on the… Read more »
We heart color!
Color is one of my favorite things. When I was a kid I loved getting a new crayon box with all of the colors lined up perfectly. Shades, hues, tints, complementary or contrasting–I love playing around. Recently I’ve found myself inspired by all the awesome serger thread colors we have in stock–Bright Fuschia, Seafoam, Papaya,… Read more »
Fall Fun with Flat-Felled Seams
That chill in the air means it’s a great time to make a new pair of jeans for your wardrobe. One way to ensure that your new jeans are built to last is by finishing your inseam with flat-felled seams. This type of seam is very sturdy, and because it is self-enclosed, is also very… Read more »
Does your tape measure up?
We all have an old tape measure. Maybe it’s fabric, maybe it’s leather, or plastic or even paper, and it’s probably falling apart. But the fact is we hang onto it and use it because it either belonged to Grandma, Mom, or it’s simply the first one you ever bought. Unlike wooden or plastic rulers… Read more »
Fast Turn
This post is from Amy Alan. Her love of all things sewing can be seen here, at her blog, as well as at Modern Domestic, where she is often available to help at the shop, teaches classes, and offers one-on-one private sewing. Amy is a joy to work with and learn from, her depth of… Read more »
Scissor Sharpening Comes to MD
Next Tuesday July 13th we will have scissor sharpening available at Modern Domestic. You can drop off scissors (or other things that need a sharpen) between now and then. If you love your shears as much as we do, come by and get them all ready for summertime snipping. High quality scissors can last a… Read more »
Sewing Machine Sale at MD!
This is kind of a big deal: on June 25th, 26th & 27th, every sewing machine at Modern Domestic will be on sale! That’s right—all of them. Have you been lusting after a Bernina for your quilting pleasure? Maybe you dream of rolling your own hems on the Baby Lock Imagine serger. Perhaps you’ve become… Read more »