“floating” wordstostitchby.com/2018/12/01/flo…

The value of exceptional tools... Here, a pattern marked for a bias layout, from which I’ve changed to on-grain with this fabulous ruler from susankhalje.com. Vogue pattern 2051. #couture… instagram.com/p/Bq2qdfHne7z/…

Hand basting/sewing time... It’s so amazing when the lines and calculations come together!! #tartanskirt #susankhaljeskirt #tartan #lochcarronofscotland #handsewing #couture #coutureskirt… instagram.com/p/Bq8IDRqne9i/…

Hand sewn dart... successful line-up! Hand basting/sewing time... It’s so amazing when the lines and calculations come together!! #tartanskirt #susankhaljeskirt #tartan… instagram.com/p/Bq8Ixd4HHvI/…

Progress!! Basting sections together. Final fitting next then permanent assembly. #tartan #tartanskirt #lochcarronofscotland #MacQueenTartan #susankhaljeskirt #couturesewing… instagram.com/p/BrVqZ4sn8OH/…

“a picture snowing” wordstostitchby.com/2018/12/20/a-p…

I came across this photo taken on December 31, 2015. We had spent that day at the Forks enjoying the company of tourists and locals, and taking in the ambience of the artisan shops and… instagram.com/p/BsDpAcrHRIF/…

Happy New Year! wordstostitchby.com/2018/12/31/hap…

So excited to find this pattern in my mail today!!! Thanks to abbymats for bringing this vintage 60’s design to my attention. 🙂 I found only one pattern available and it’s in my size! Now… instagram.com/p/BvUgWZIH18C/…

Hand picked zipper on Black Watch tartan skirt. I only needed to redo twice! Very very happy with the result. Hand sewing rules!!!😀 #couturesewing #sewover50 #blackwatchtartan #tartan… instagram.com/p/Bv2XC3lnvbt/…

Nearing completion! And the hand sewing continues...Jump pleat at hemline with a running-stitch and lining attached at zipper area with a fell-stitch. Waistline area has been basted to… instagram.com/p/BwQwSCNgV7n/…

So, I've been very busy doing several things, but most importantly, I finished my "warm-up" skirt. This is my practise precursor work to my MacQueen tartan skirt. It's been many years… instagram.com/p/BwzUp7LgJMZ/…

Oh yes! It’s taken me several months of work and my MacQueen tartan couture skirt is now complete! This skirt pattern is an amended version of a Susan Khalje design. Tartan fabric is from LochcarronofScotland… instagram.com/p/Bz3szMLA9At/…

A Poignant Moment wordstostitchby.com/2019/08/07/a-p…

A Poignant Moment wordstostitchby.com/2019/08/07/a-p…

Tweet! Tweet! The Featherweight Shop is giving away a free custom-painted, pearly pink Singer Featherweight 222K & Singer Sewhandy Child's machine -- ENTER TO WIN! Featherweight Shop #featherweightshop #singerfeatherweight #singerfeatherweight221 swee.ps/KbxUaptsT

Tout fini! Here a few close up detail shots of my latest trousers: 1)Front view featuring a slightly exposed zipper treatment; 2)Back view. Next two images showing detail of Hong Kong lining: 3)Pant leg & hem;… instagram.com/p/B58gCEBgZw0/…

BACK EXPOSÉ wordstostitchby.com/2020/02/11/bac…

It’s been a while!! wordstostitchby.com/2022/02/04/its…

Mastering the backstitch as mode of expression in text…. wordstostitchby.com/2022/05/18/mas…