The Uig Seamstress
Garments with story and a soul
Commission a custom Piece
Whether you’re dreaming of a one-of-a-kind garment, a meaningful gift, or something inspired by the Hebridean landscape, I offer bespoke design services tailored to you. From the first sketch to the final stitch, we’ll work together to create something truly personal — thoughtfully made, and built to last.
The Story Behind the Seams
It all began with a storybook, a love for tiny stitched clothes, and a second-hand sewing pattern bought with saved-up Saturday job wages. I’ve been sewing ever since. From those early days of learning on my own, to years spent alongside skilled makers, and later studying heritage dressmaking here in the Outer Hebrides—my path has always been stitched together by tradition, creativity, and care. Now, settled in Uig on the Isle of Lewis, I create garments that reflect the values I’ve carried all along: sustainability, craftsmanship, and a deep connection to place. Every piece I make tells a story—quiet, considered, and made to last.
Hattie Made some authentic Finnish sauna hats for us with bespoke needle felted designs. She produced some beautiful Hebridean themed designs with such attention to detail.
Hattie could put her hand to anything, goes above and beyond and her passion for design is clearly evidenced in her work.
— Norma, Saltbox Sauna
We are more than chuffed with the bedspread that Hattie made for us. It's exactly what we wanted, and we love the fact that every tassle has been plaited by hand!
— Julie, Beach Bothies