Recent work, photographed before it went home.

Six-button jacket in a 10oz navy worsted, shown at the forward fitting with the chalk marks still on.

Taken up 4cm with a 1¾ inch turn-up, so they just kiss the top of the shoe.

Bodice taken in, the hem raised for flat shoes and a button bustle added for the evening.

Hand-knitted socks darned at the heel in a bright contrast, so the repair is part of the look.

A heavy two-way brass zip set into a denim chore jacket in place of a broken nylon one.

The first fitting, in canvas and white basting thread, before the shoulders are set.

Worn-out cuffs on a lambswool jumper picked up and knitted again in the original colours.

Sleeves shortened 3cm from the cuff and the lining re-hemmed by hand.

Silk blouse sleeves shortened from the cuff, keeping the row of tiny buttons.