…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 … Continued
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 … Continued
For those into to working with knits (or even just wearing them), you may have noticed a very specific detail that sets apart commercially made knit garments and your home sewing attempts and that is the hem or finished edge. Look at your t-shirt. Do you see the two rows of stitching at the hem? … Continued
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 … Continued
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 threads in a serger–metallic threads, thin ribbons, fishing line-like nylon, & textured nylon. We carry Maxi-Lock at the store (it’s an industry standard) but Gutermann … Continued
Differential Feed. You may have seen this term in your serger manual or printed on the face of your machine and wondered what it means. It’s one of the many features that distinguishes a sewing machine from a serger. First off, a serger has two individual sets of feed dogs unlike a sewing machine. They’re … Continued
We have two amazing events going on at MD right now to help you get the sewing machine of your dreams at a great price. The first one is the Modern Domestic Summer Classroom Machine and Serger Sale, and the second is the free gift with Aurora event. Do you know that our classroom sewing … Continued