Wanted Referral for US-based Sewing Contractor

[Otaku72]

My long time seamstress recently retired. Her hands were magic. I will miss her skills greatly.
I am looking for a skilled US-based (no exceptions) sewing contractor for short runs (1 to 2 pieces) of 1/6 scale clothing.
Not looking for mass production or overseas production.
Any information would be greatly appreciated. I have searched Etsy, Instagram and Reddit for the past 8 months and came up empty.
Thank you in advance.

 

[Boris]

Sorry to say but I can’t think of one US based tailor worth using

 

[banks__r]

who was your seamstress? I’ve never seen any good work from a US tailor

 

[Otaku72]

who was your seamstress? I’ve never seen any good work from a US tailor

They do exist - although they are extremely rare.
I found her after 4 years of actively searching / interviewing. She was a lead costumer for theatre who was a up to the challenge of working at a small scale. I've met many great contract sewers here in the states (I used to do headwear design) but working at 1/6 scale is a whole other level of skill.

 

[Otaku72]

Sorry to say but I can’t think of one US based tailor worth using

The ones I have found (fashion doll customizers) do not take commissions anymore. Burn out was the common reason they gave.

 

[Boris]

Can you post some of her work? I’m genuinely curious because I haven’t seen one example of even a decent US tailor.

 

[banks__r]

They do exist - although they are extremely rare.
I found her after 4 years of actively searching / interviewing. She was a lead costumer for theatre who was a up to the challenge of working at a small scale. I've met many great contract sewers here in the states (I used to do headwear design) but working at 1/6 scale is a whole other level of skill.

That’s awesome. I tried finding actual tailors to do 1/6 work, but no one was up to the challenge and those who were gave up quickly.

 

[Boris]

That’s awesome. I tried finding actual tailors to do 1/6 work, but no one was up to the challenge and those who were gave up quickly.

I can’t even find a 1/6 tailor whose willing to take on commissions, seems everyone is booked

 

[SERRASALMUS RHOMBEUS]

I know someone but I'm in France!