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Expansion Complete!

Posted by & filed under Behind the Scenes, bernette, BERNINA.

Many of you have asked for pictures of the new space via facebook or twitter! Here they are! Things are looking beautiful in both classrooms with dedicated serger areas, loads more cutting space, mirrors for fitting, and much more! The retail area is so much more spacious, showing you sewing machines is such a pleasure… Read more »

A little Interview

Posted by & filed under Behind the Scenes, Press.

We keep doing these lovely Sewisit Spotlights and sharing and learning about you all, but check this out: you can read a bit more about Michelle and Lupine over at Apartment Therapy’s Re-Nest blog. Leela Cyd did a wonderful photo shoot a while back (pre-expansion) and asked us a few questions. Click through for the… Read more »

Expansion Sale Final Day!

Posted by & filed under bernette, BERNINA, Neighborhood, Sewing Machines.

Monday brings the end of a long, fun, and exhausting weekend at Modern Domestic. We only closed Friday night, a few hours early, but otherwise were here working, sewing, and having a wild time! There are now lights, tables and machines in the new space and still much to do, but things are coming together…. Read more »

Little Sewists

Posted by & filed under Behind the Scenes, bernette, Kids and Teen Sewing.

A moment at Modern Domestic with my lovely little Daughters, Bina age 3.5 and Dot age 5.5. The very next morning they woke up talking about the machines they wanted for their 4th and 6th birthdays. Dot wants the cute little black bernette 46 and Bina would like the bernette 20. Good choices! I feel… Read more »

The Quilt Frame

Posted by & filed under BERNINA, Quilting.

One of the most exciting things about expanding is being able to offer you some special things that we have wanted to provide for a long time, but just have not had the space. First on that list is a place to show you the BERNINA quilt frame, Quilt Motion Software, and even a place… Read more »

Draping I

Posted by & filed under Apparel Sewing.

Robin Forsythe gives a little more info about her upcoming Draping I class. You also might want to check out her lovely clothing line and blog, Estate. Her work is lovely, full of modern grace and oh so wearable! In this series of classes, you’ll learn how to drape the fabric on the dress form… Read more »

The best place to be…

Posted by & filed under Apparel Sewing, Bags and Accessories, BERNINA, Home Decor, Kids and Teen Sewing, Knits, Learn to Sew, Machine Embroidery, Quilting, Serger, Sewing for Kids.

…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 »