Introducing the BERNINA 5 Series
We met them in Texas, you will meet there here at MD in just a few more weeks. These machines are beautiful! They are packed with features, and we are … Continued
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New to the Shop: BERNINA Circular Embroidery Attachment
I got a chance to play with this nifty little narrow guy at BERNINA University back in July. I think he could find a place in a lot of our … Continued
BERNINA University 2011. San Antonio, TX.
Meredith, Michelle and I were thrilled to attend this dealer only show full of friends, education, and true inspiration. There are such wonderful people in this company; forward thinking, supportive, … Continued
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 … Continued
Sergery: 3 Ways to Finish Your Serged Seams
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 … Continued
My Texas Blouse and Thoughts on White Pants
Well, the white pants thing is easy. I love, love, love them. I sprung for a low commitment pair from H&M (totally had to sew the blouse to wash away … Continued
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 … Continued
My Modern Domestic Life: Sisterhood of the Traveling 820
One of the biggest perks of working at the best little sewing studio in the world is being able to get my hands on all kinds of awesome tools and … Continued
Sergery: Textured Nylon vs. Polyester (especially for roll hems!)
Traditionally, sewists use polyester cone thread for serger sewing. Polyester is good because it’s strong and cone thread maximizes yardage. Sergers are thread-eaters! You can actually use a variety of … Continued
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 … Continued
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