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Barf Pockets

mcgrewsadmin · July 25, 2016 ·

Definitely as awesome as they sound.
Sometimes all a costume needs are the final detailed additions– in this case, new POCKETS!

Heroically, two pairs of khaki trousers sacrificed themselves to become the new pockets and dropseat we added to Bill’s existing coveralls.  Now he is the essence of “Barf” from Mel Brooks’ hilarious Spaceballs film.

Thanks, Bill for having us make your new pockets and for sharing your photos.

May the schwartz be with you!

Photos: Mark Loertscher Photography

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Art Direction and Costuming: Punk’s Dead

mcgrewsadmin · March 13, 2016 ·

Punk’s Dead: SLC Punk 2 (2016)

Our shops and personnel provided art department & costume services for director James Merendino’s sequel production to his cult classic SLC Punk.
Art Director/Associate Producer Hraefn Wulfson provided production design services including specialty prop and set design, plus sourcing and builds with the help of our teammate Russ Adams. Assistant Costume Designer Jennifer McGrew and her crew provided patternmaking, costume construction, tailoring, fittings and alterations for visiting designer Fiora Boes.
Crowdfunded in part through its Indiegogo campaign, Punk’s Dead demonstrates how effectively an already-loved commodity can be marketed to its fan base plus attract new audiences. The film debuted at the Cannes Film Festival and was purchased for distribution. Live theatrical premieres around the U.S. were followed up by the film’s release in digital format where fans everywhere can purchase and view this sequel about the original film’s next generation.
Punk’s Dead IMDB page, with photos & posters plus complete cast and crew listings.
View trailers and more on the Punk’s Dead Youtube channel.
Follow Punk’s Dead on Facebook.
Follow writer/director James Merendino on Facebook.

Custom Marine Corps Uniforms for Canines

mcgrewsadmin · September 6, 2015 ·

In McGrew Studios’ custom retailored US Marine Corps’ dress blues: The famous Toys for Tots and Marine Corps League spokesdog, Gunny Monster.
Famous Toys for Tots and Marine Corps League spokesdog, Gunny Monster. In McGrew Studios’ custom retailored US Marine Corps’ dress blues.

$899 to re-tailor your uniform for your best friend.

Includes ground or express shipping with a tracking number, anywhere in the continental United States or overseas with your APO address.

Design/fitting/build time: 2 – 6 weeks.
Call or text 801-596-2210 to get in our schedule!


How to Order a Uniform for YOUR Dog- Four Steps:

Step One:
Click below to download the measurement form, then take your dog’s measurements! Call us at 801-596-2210 and we can video chat as you do this, and and answer any of your questions.

download the dog measurement form


Step Two:
Mail us a uniform that you want to have re-tailored to fit your dog. This means a real uniform. We always recommend finding the biggest sizes you can.

Include your deposit ($449.50 check, money order, Venmo, Paypal or credit card by phone). Include your patches and any special insignia as well. We recommend using women’s patches because their smaller scale works far better on dog-sized uniforms!

If we’re tailoring for a dog who is super short, we may ask our local embroiderer to duplicate your patches to an even smaller scale (see the “Boomer” gallery below for an example of this). There are many awesome sources online for patches and even miniature medals. Take a look at these https://www.medalsofamerica.com/

We deconstruct, then recut and restitch your uniform so the fit (plus all the fabric and trims) are accurate, ready to pass inspection.

We’ve seen some knitted and crochet “sweaters” plus other cartoon-y uniforms on Etsy and other places. However, in getting to know many Marines personally, we can tell you that the Corps take its uniforms and its service very seriously. A knitted ‘sweater’ uniform or other clownish version might be fine at home on the couch, but would be considered inappropriate for proper public presentations.

You are probably either active duty or retired, and we rely on your access to uniforms, at your local BX or other sources. At McGrews we are civilians, and we have not earned your same privilege. As tailors and citizens, we honor our service men and women, (and their dogs). We create a high-quality custom-tailored product. We won’t substitute imposter fabrics or inferior construction for the real thing.  It would be disrespectful. Thanks for understanding:).

Step Three:
Open the package we ship you. It contains your canvas uniform mockup. Get your dog dressed in the canvas mockup, then video chat with us on Skype or Zoom while we do your virtual fitting.

Mockup canvas uniforms.
We make all the needed pattern markings and adjustments to a mockup like these before ever cutting or restitching the actual uniform jacket to fit your dog:)
Photo of “Major,” taken during a Skype video fitting. Major lives in Valparaiso, Indiana.

We need you to film all sides of your dog in the canvas mockup, and we’ll look at it together, plus we will guide your placement of any needed safety pins or pencil marks. We develop your dog’s very own pattern based on this canvas mockup, so that his final uniform fits perfectly.

Step Four:
Pay the balance ($449.50 check, money order, Venmo or credit card by phone) and receive your newly retailored uniform.

The whole development and retailoring process generally takes four-to-six weeks from your deposit date to having your finished uniform shipped.

In some cases, we may need to mail a canvas mockup back and forth with you twice, in order to make specific pattern adjustments.

Don’t forget to order well in advance of seasonal Marine Corps events when many dogs will be needing new uniforms!


Let’s Roll! 801-596-2210


GALLERIES

“Freddie” and “Louie”

2025
Video: courtesy of Donald Schmidt.
Freddie wears custom dress blues, and Louie’s custom suit and tie has been designed and built to match the groomsmen’s looks!
Schmidt wedding, South Dakota, June 2025.

“Major”

2020
Photos: Dan Tolson.
Marine Corps League Department of Indiana,
Fall Conference, 2020.
Indianapolis, IN.

“Major” in custom retailored Marine Corps Dress Blues.
“Major” in custom retailored Marine Corps Dress Blues.
US Marine Corps bulldog uniform mascot costume
“Major” in custom retailored Marine Corps Dress Blues.

“Gunny”

2010
Photos: Troy Grant.
http://gunnysplace.com/
Marine Corps League and Toys for Tots events, Salt Lake City, Utah.

The famous, handsome “Gunny Monster”.
“Gunny Monster” in custom retailored Charlies. Gunny never really liked wearing covers- can you see it in his eyes?
“Gunny Monster” in custom retailored Charlies.
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“Gunny Monster” in custom retailored BDUs.
“Gunny.” Looking sharp in his new Dress Blues.

“Boomer”

2016
Salt Lake City, Utah.
Photos with Linda and Bill Dumas, Boomer’s owners.
Bill is a veteran of the Battle of Chosin Reservoir.

Boomer US Marine Corps custom dress blues bulldog costume uniform

“Manzur”

2021
Manzur is a Staffordshire Terrier in Atlanta, Georgia.
Photos: Angelena Ledford.

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“Gunny”

2023
Yuma, Arizona.
Photos: Orlando Higgins.

Bulldog wearing custom tailored marine corps dress blues uniform by mcgrew studios
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Bulldog wearing custom tailored marine corps dress blues uniform by mcgrew studios

Call with your questions and let’s get a uniform started for your best friend!

801-596-2210

RETRO-FIT Korean War Oxygen Masks

mcgrewsadmin · May 2, 2015 ·

These Korean War era oxygen masks were in great shape- except for their elastic.
Replaced and ready for high-altitude glider flying from the Morgan County Airport, Morgan, Utah.

Jackets Relined

mcgrewsadmin · October 2, 2013 ·

We all know guys who have these kinds of coats they love, like old faithful friends.

Here’s a coat we just relined for our friend Steve, who teaches at West High School here in SLC.  The leather still looks great on the outside of the coat, but the lining had absolutely deteriorated and shredded after years of wear and tear.

We created his new lining in red nylon rip-stop and added four inside pockets (one with a zippered closure for wallet or money safekeeping). The fall weather is here, Steve, and we’re glad we could help rescue your jacket-

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