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Modern Domestic

About us

Located in the heart of NE Portland's thriving DIY community, Modern Domestic is a fully equipped sewing studio and retail space stocked with a finely edited selection of sewing tools and notions and BERNINA accessories. We offer classes 7 days a week for all skill levels, as well as drop-in sewing by the hour; both classes and drop-in sewing include use of mid-line and entry-level sewing machines, sergers, and accessories like the BERNINA Stitch Regulator. Modern Domestic provides knowledgeable sales, service, and support for all BERNINA sewing machines and sergers. If you need help with your current sewing machine or project we provide private sewing instruction as well as service for all major machines.

Business highlights

15 years of experience

Services we offer

Sewing machine repair Sewing machine sales Sewing studio rental space Tools and notions retail Private lessons Classes for adults and kids

Accepted Payment Methods

  • CreditCard
Reviews
4.98 Reviews
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5
88%
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Showing 1-8 of 8 reviews
Barbara B.
May 2017
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$65
Modern Domestic checked out the machine thoroughly and everything's working fine now.

Laurie T.
Dec 2015
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
unknown

DEBI R.
Apr 2015
5.0
unknown

Susan W.
Dec 2014
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$25
See above. I was upset that I had to part with the sewing machine and get a new one--which I only just did elsewhere because I wanted a Singer.

Fawn F.
May 2014
4.0
$130
I needed to get my sewing machine fixed and wanted it done quickly.
Honestly MD did a fine job, they fixed it and they were honest about
what everything would cost but my machine was hardly worth the cost to
repair. I just wish they weren't so darn expensive and it took forever
to get repaired. Their repair person is not in everyday. I will say whenever I called to check on it they called me back right away. Very responsive and if I had a machine that was very expensive I would trust this place to do the repair. I wouldn't go back though with my machine.

Rebecca C.
Jan 2013
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$105
The atmosphere in the store is very vibrant and friendly. I should have confirmed the cost of the job, as I had been under the impression that I would receive a call if the work performed would be above the initial deposit. This might have been a misunderstanding on my part. However, the work performed seemed appropriate for the cost..

Tony S.
Dec 2012
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
I Had an unsuccessful attempt at getting into sewing around 10 years when I purchased a machine in Portland. I thought I was going to get excited and supported with my purchase, but I felt once I owned the machine I didn't really feel the support. I took lesson at a sewing school in a Portland fabric store and sensed that on instructor during open sewing was not to eager to help me with a project. After watching a few YouTube videos on simple sewing projects I decided to get into sewing again. I went to Modern Domestic and was blown away with their customer service. They took time on answering my questions. The sewing classes they have are items that you really want to make and wear out in public. Not like some schools that offer beginner projects that you won't step out the front door in. One day I would like to purchase a serger and I may buy one at Modern Domestic. I actually went to another Portland chain sewing store and I asked if the saleslady would walk me through threading the serger she was showing me. Could you believe she told me that she doesn't have time to show me how to thread the serger because they are in a middle of a Christmas sale! I couldn't believe it. Modern domestic will continue to get my business.

MICHAEL E.
Jul 2012
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$125
They are wonderful! They service machines other than the ones they sell which is really nice. They are very professional and they did a really nice job on my sewing machine.

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FAQ

Modern Domestic is currently rated 4.9 overall out of 5.

Modern Domestic accepts the following forms of payment: CreditCard

No, Modern Domestic does not offer free project estimates.

No, Modern Domestic does not offer eco-friendly accreditations.

No, Modern Domestic does not offer a senior discount.

No, Modern Domestic does not offer emergency services.

No, Modern Domestic does not offer warranties.