About Mercurious

Contact:

Cathy Fritsch

E-mail: catfritsch@gmail.com

Phone: (765) 480-7799 (mobile)

Fax: (317) 773-0570

The name Mercurious came from the more positive definitions of mercurial (changeable, quick, from the Roman god Mercury) and curious, which are  good descriptors for how I approach my business. I make patterns for and sew pretty much anything, and I’m allowing my customers needs to influence the direction of my business. I am fast at what I do, and can adapt easily to new challenges. I’m interested in unusual projects, and am always developing new skills.

I am a pattern maker with 10+ years of experience in the professional theatre setting. My training is in costume design and technology, though I enjoy forays into fashion and the arts as well. Over the years, I have built everything from historical garments to  wedding dresses, mascots to zoot suits, dancewear and children’s wear, and even some fun wacky projects like soft sculpture puppets.

For more details, view my resume and portfolio.

In May of 2005 I was awarded a Creative Renewal Grant by the Arts Council of Indianapolis, with which I designed a line of clothing and hosted a fashion show with fourteen other wearable art artists.

As a side project, my husband and I created Inside Leg Measurement Database, a website that allows professional costume shops to exchange measurement information quickly and easily. It has been running since 2004.

 

Foreground: B Trousseau works in progress; background: Mercurious Designs in progress and our great view!