Category Archives: Apparel Sewing

Fix Your Fit and other Open Studio Classes

By lupine | Published: August 28, 2010
We have a lot of people come in and take advantage of Open Sewing time here at Modern Domestic. For $8/hour you can come and sew to your hearts content. We also offer lots of crafty ways to save on the price for the same sort of fun with pre-paid punch cards, Friday Night Sewcials, [...]
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New class sessions added.

By lupine | Published: August 25, 2010
We have some very popular classes that are sometimes difficult to get into. We have added additional sessions of a few of them that start as soon as next week. If you are eager to learn to sew, check out Learn To Sew Envelope Pillow, and Learn to Sew Pajama Pants. In both of these classes [...]
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Tee for Two

By lupine | Published: August 5, 2010
This post is by Shelly Figueroa, one of the smarties behind Patterns by Figgy’s. She has been spending her summer sewing with kids and teens here at Modern Domestic, but she also teaches all ages classes as well as classes for adults. She has a few things right around the corner, so have a look [...]
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Summer Sewing Camp at Modern Domestic

By lupine | Published: July 27, 2010
This summer has been full of amazing classes for adults, teens, and kids. The day time hours have been mostly occupied by children and teens ages 8-17 whipping up darling projects and learning some great skills. There is nothing quite like watching Shelly Figueroa working in a full classroom of 6 young people; she easily [...]
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Fast Turn

By amy | Published: July 20, 2010
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 [...]
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Fabric Covers the Surfaces of Modern Domestic.

By lupine | Published: July 14, 2010
Today only, you can come in and get some amazing fabric at wholesale prices, meet local designers, and enjoy some MD love. Here are some photos to tempt you… You do not want to miss this.
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Local designer fabric swap and sale, July 14th.

By lupine | Published: July 8, 2010
We have teamed up with Garnish to bring you the fabric event of the summer! Next Wednesday we will be filling the shop with fabric from local portland designers and offering a chance for the public to get their hands on some unique stuff at great prices. Designers end up with all sorts of fabric they [...]
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Last Thursday First at Modern Domestic

By lupine | Published: June 24, 2010
We are getting in the swing of things at MD and embracing the monthly last thursday excitement with the first of our wonderful trunk shows! Every month we will feature a local artist and sell their work here at the store. This month we are lucky enough to have all sorts of beautiful pieces by Anna [...]
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How to Hem Jeans

By lupine | Published: June 11, 2010
Amy shares a great jean hemming tip over at Really Handmade. Have a look, you will be amazed at this cool way to get your jeans to look like you picked them up from the tailors. I have quite a few favorite tools when it comes to sewing. I’ve used countless brands of scissors, rulers, [...]
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My, what a busy weekend

By lupine | Published: June 4, 2010
This weekend is a busy one at Modern Domestic. We will have our usual friday night fun, followed by a busy Saturday including the first session of the Asymmetrical Wrap Skirt, Ties for Tying, and the Portland Modern Quilt Guild Sewing Night. Sunday is busting at the seams with classes as well. Susanna Scott will teach [...]
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