Tell me about how you originally got into your craft, Emily.
I started sewing when I was really young, just dorky homemade pillows and doll clothes. Then in high school I started making actual clothing. Mostly for myself, then I decided I'd give it a shot to sell on Ebay. It kinda spiraled from there. It was always so hard for me to find cool clothes I loved, so I just made them. Finding out other people liked what I could do too made it even better.What is your favorite thing to do in the whole wide world?
Be with my friends. I have the most amazing group of people in my life, so I love being around them. I also enjoy a nice whiskey drink and great music.
What is your biggest challenge when it comes to running your business?
The uncertainty of it all. Sometimes you'll have a great month... sometimes it's just horrible. There is no steady pay or anything in the DIY world. Other than that it's just the ability to stay fresh.
When you were a kid, what did you think you were going to be when you grew up?
A rockstar, a psychiatrist, artist, social worker, tattoo artist... I had a lot of childhood pipe dreams.
What item in your shop would you most like to receive as a gift if someone were shopping for you?
The Doghouse skirt. It's definitely my favorite item. I've already made one for myself and I love wearing it out.
What other artists out there do you love?
Well, I gotta say my friend Stef Toxic of Leopard and Lace. [See the SCS interview with Stef Toxic here - Ed.]
And also, I'm really more so than ever into good tattoo and Day of the Dead art, like these two shops: Vicki Death and Illustrated Ink
What does your future hold?
I can only hope that I can continue to do what I'm doing, and just keep getting better. I have plans to eventually expand with a men's line and to keep adding to the women's line. As long as I never plateau, I'll be happy.
