So How'd You Get This Gig?
Retrosew is currently one talented lady (I like to use the Royal "We"), working out of her apartment, which is stuffed full of two cats, electronics, her husband, books and a LOT of random sewing stuff. Larger premises is in the works.
I began making clothing seriously about three years ago, after I finished a particularly challenging Halloween costume for myself (it was Jessica Rabbit's infamous red dress; doesn't look like much until you have to make it stay up on its own). I'd been making my own costumes for years, since I refused to pay for cheap store-bought costumes at exorbitant prices. I'm a huge fan of the rockabilly, pinup, and Old Hollywood look, and when I had difficulties finding clothes in that style that a) fit me properly, and b) were affordable, I decided to make my own.
I got many compliments from friends and strangers alike on my clothing, so I decided to start taking commissions occasionally as well. These include an evening gown for the drag queen Miss Alyna Moore for the 2012 Miss Capital Pride competition, my freind's wedding dress for her October 2012 nuptials, two Halloween costumes and my own wedding dress.
I began making clothing seriously about three years ago, after I finished a particularly challenging Halloween costume for myself (it was Jessica Rabbit's infamous red dress; doesn't look like much until you have to make it stay up on its own). I'd been making my own costumes for years, since I refused to pay for cheap store-bought costumes at exorbitant prices. I'm a huge fan of the rockabilly, pinup, and Old Hollywood look, and when I had difficulties finding clothes in that style that a) fit me properly, and b) were affordable, I decided to make my own.
I got many compliments from friends and strangers alike on my clothing, so I decided to start taking commissions occasionally as well. These include an evening gown for the drag queen Miss Alyna Moore for the 2012 Miss Capital Pride competition, my freind's wedding dress for her October 2012 nuptials, two Halloween costumes and my own wedding dress.