I’ve contributed to numerous sewing books as a technical editor and/or writer, researching and developing content about various subjects including fitting, tailoring, quilting, home decorating, and handling maverick fabrics.  Some notable projects are highlighted here.

Lark Books
Asheville, North Carolina

For this book of lingerie projects, I was the technical editor.  I developed and wrote the Basics chapter – an overview and reference section which covers tools, materials, and techniques common to two or more of the projects.     

For this quilt book, I was the technical editor.  Besides developing and writing the Basics chapter. I also wrote all the copy for the book, including the headlines and how-to directions for the projects.  Working closely with free lance artists, I developed and edited the illustrations. 

For this book project, my title was “technical editor and writer”.   Besides developing and writing the Basics chapter, I also wrote all the copy for the book, including the headlines and how-to directions for the projects.  Working closely with free lance artists, I developed and edited the illustrations. 

Home Sewing Association
New York, New York

McCall Pattern Co., Inc.
New York, New York
I helped format the McCall's Creates series of crafts booklets marketed on  freestanding display stands in major chain stores and independent crafts and sewing shops nationally. I coordinated copy with actual projects providing succinct, easily followed instructions.

The Wool Bureau
New York, New York
I worked on a number of projects for The Wool Bureau, including a series of radio scripts featuring stars such as Lena Horne and Hal Holbrook.