My previous site, FliptStudio.com, was rebranded and relaunched this week under my new brand, ModHomeEc. ModHomeEcTeacher is the name I used when I first started posting DIY projects on design sites. Why Mod? Mod means popular, fashionable or modern. I’m not implying that I’m popular, fashionable or modern, but I’m inspired by things that are.
Next, we all know that the all-but-extinct home ec teacher used to teach, sewing, cooking, interior design and the like. Now delete the cooking part, add Shop Class and that is how I came up with ModHomeEcTeacher. I really did study to be a Home Economics Teacher, specializing in Interior Design (sewing, design and textiles). However, after graduation, I flew off to Philadelphia and studied to become a litigation paralegal. After returning to my home town, I worked at one of the largest law firms in Indianapolis until I painfully longed for a more creative life.
One thing led to another, I learned how to upholster, and started my own upholstery design studio which I owned and operated for fifteen years. I worked with designers, fabric stores, local upholsterers and workrooms, and my own clients in and around Indianapolis. I even designed and created children’s furniture for PoshTots.com.
I then had an opportunity to teach sewing at a long term housing facility for victims of domestic abuse. That was it! I decided then and there that I need to teach others what I know, and keep learning more so I can pass that on as well.
Here I am. I teach, design, create, write a column for The Indianapolis Star and write for www.Curbly.com. I also do periodic DIY projects for ApartmentTherapy-Chicago. The last I heard, I have a slipcover project that will be in The Design Sponge Book, due out in the fall or winter 2010, have co-authored two books with my Curbly colleagues and am working on another.
My goal for ModHomeEc is to show you tips and techniques used by professionals in sewing/drapery/upholstery workrooms. There are many shortcuts and tricks that make the job easier. I promise to show you those in the best way I can, even if it means putting myself in a video. (Yikes!) I will pass on valuable To the Trade resources and any and all information that will help you roll up your sleeves and get busy. Please email me with questions, comments or suggestions for projects. I love what I do, I love my home and I love sharing projects with you.
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How do I sign up for the classes in Indianapolis?
Hi Christina,
I don’t have my new schedule set yet. I’m working on some book projects and will be finished around August 8th. I’ll be working on a class schedule between now and then. Sign up for my email newsletter and get all the latest. (Well, when I get to it