SEWING STUDIO Rental

Our NE Alberta St studio is OPEN! We are thrilled to invite you to bring a sewing or quilting project and work independently in our spacious studio! Machine setup assistance is available, however studio rental requires basic sewing machine knowledge and confidence to work independently without instruction. Thank you!

Studio Rates:

• $12 per hour
• $15 per hour – two people, one machine
• $65 per day (between the hours of 10am & 5pm)

Studio Rental Includes:

• BERNINA sewing machine & serger
• Cutting table & rulers
• Design wall
• High quality tools: scissors, rotary cutters, pins, thread snips, etc.

What to Bring:

• All supplies that are part of your project: thread, interfacing, fabric, etc.

First come, first serve. Call to confirm availability. Studio rental available only at our NE Alberta St location at this time. 

Students get perks!

• Receive 10% off fabric & notions in-store for the duration of your class.
• What’s ours is yours! You are invited to use our NE Alberta St in-studio BERNINA sewing machines, cutting tools, and go-to tools to use for class homework. First come, first serve — subject to availability and class schedule.

PRIVATE LESSONS

A class just for you!

Teachers are happy to help you tackle projects specific to you. From garment making and alterations, to quilting and accessories, our contract teachers know it all!

Private Lesson Rates:

• $150 – 2 hours, one-on-one
• $200 – 2 hours, two students with one teacher
• Group Rates available subject to size and length of lesson.

View our teachers and contact them directly to set up a private lesson. Modern Domestic is not part of the scheduling process, teachers will reply directly to you to confirm your lesson at Modern Domestic. Lessons are generally booked 2-3 weeks in advance.

Learn More

Every class listing describes the appropriate skill level at which it is taught.

Please note: All classes are for students 15 and older unless listed as a kid’s class.

Read below to determine which level is best for you.

LEARN TO SEW

You have never touched a sewing machine before or it has been years since you have. You know very little to nothing about sewing but you are eager to get started.

BEGINNER

You’ve taken a class or two and are starting to get comfortable with the basics. You know what a seam allowance is, you’ve sewn a little on your own, but you still need a little help with remembering how to thread the machine and wind a bobbin. These classes usually have little if any homework to complete outside of class time. The prerequisite for any Beginner class is a Sew Basics class, Learn to Sew class, or equivalent. This skill level is not for people who have never used a sewing machine before.

ADVANCED BEGINNER

You have a good handle on the basics and are ready to dip your toe into more challenging waters. You’re still fairly new to sewing from patterns and could use help with how to manipulate the pattern to get a better fit. You want to add some new skills to your repertoire (invisible zippers, setting-in sleeves, sewing with a serger, etc.). Classes generally require homework.

INTERMEDIATE

You’re no longer intimidated by the idea of reading a pattern and comfortable reading a pattern and have made a number of projects. You would like to learn different methods of zipper installation or how to alter your patterns. You’re venturing into more complicated patterns (e.g., lined garments, plackets, collars, zippered fly). Classes are faster paced and generally require homework.

MODERN DOMESTIC CLASS CANCELLATION POLICY:

• Full payment is due to secure your spot upon signing up for a classes and private lessons.
• 100% of class fee is refundable or transferable to another class if cancellation is done at least 72 hours before class.
• There is NO REFUND NOR TRANSFER OF FUNDS TO ANOTHER CLASS IF WE RECEIVE NOTIFICATION OF YOUR INABILITY TO ATTEND CLASS WITH LESS THAN 72 HOURS NOTICE. This ensures the teachers are compensated for their time, and other students waiting for spots in full classes are not missing class opportunities due to late cancellations. No-shows forfeit any refund or exchange. Thank you for your understanding.

COVID-19 CLASS POLICY:

COVID-19 Policy – In-Studio Vaccination Policy: We highly encourage our entire community to get vaccinated and boosted from COVID-19. Masks are optional for both teachers and students. If you are sick or show symptoms of Covid-19, we ask that you take steps to protect yourself and others by staying home. We do provide hand sanitizer and encourage regular hand washing prior to sharing tools and spaces.