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The Gilded Seam: Custom Women’s Stitching

Brand stitching guide

Stitching your Limelight unstitched suit

A Pakistani high-street label selling unstitched suits, ready-to-wear, co-ords and western wear. Here is how to get one of their unstitched suits made up to your measurements, wherever you are in the UK, Europe or the USA.

  • Quote in GBP, EUR or USD
  • Your measurements
  • UK, Europe & USA delivery
Two white kurtas with gold thread embroidery hanging from a tree in daylightInspiration

What’s in a Limelight pack

Know your fabric

Unstitched items end in “(Unstitched)”, for example “3 Piece Lawn Suit (Unstitched)”, “3 Piece Slub Khaddar Suit- Embroidered (Unstitched)” or a single “Lawn Shirt (Unstitched)”.

Fabrics in the range

  • Lawn
  • Lawn paste
  • Cambric
  • Khaddar
  • Slub khaddar
  • Poly khaddar

Unstitched lines

  • Unstitched lawn and summer
  • Unstitched winter (khaddar, cambric)
  • Embroidered and printed unstitched
  • Unstitched trousers

From Limelight’s own site, checked September 2026. Collections change every season.

Stitching tips

Getting the most from Limelight

  • i.

    Before you cut

    Single-shirt packs are ideal for a kurta with trousers you already own; tell us what you will pair it with.

  • ii.

    Pieces and pairing

    Slub khaddar has a textured weave; we match seams carefully so stripes and slubs line up.

  • iii.

    Finishing

    Unstitched trousers can be made up as shalwar, straight or cigarette to go with any kurta.

  • iv.

    What to send us

    Photos of every piece in daylight, the label or listing showing the lengths, your measurements (or a kameez that fits), and screenshots of styles you like.

Starting silhouettes

Pick a shape for your Limelight suit

Tap “Customise” and the quote form opens with the details filled in; change anything you like.

6 designs shown

  • Design sketch of Noor: straight cut, round neck, straight trousers, dupattaSketch

    three-piece · everyday

    Noor

    A straight-cut, knee-length kameez with a round neckline and full sleeves, worn with straight trousers and a dupatta. The most versatile everyday set.

    • Straight cut
    • Round neck
    • Straight trousers
    • Dupatta
    Customise Noor
  • Design sketch of Mehr: kalidar a-line, v-neck, shalwar, light embroiderySketch

    three-piece · eid

    Mehr

    A panelled kalidar kameez that flares gently from the waist, with a V-neckline, three-quarter sleeves, a classic shalwar and a lightly embroidered hem. Lovely for Eid.

    • Kalidar A-line
    • V-neck
    • Shalwar
    • Light embroidery
    Customise Mehr
  • Design sketch of Zeba: embroidered panel, band collar, long length, straight trousersSketch

    eid · party

    Zeba

    A long kameez with a band collar and an embroidered front panel, worn with straight trousers and a contrasting dupatta. Dressed up for dinners and Eid without being heavy.

    • Embroidered panel
    • Band collar
    • Long length
    • Straight trousers
    Customise Zeba
  • Design sketch of Saba: short kurta, elbow sleeves, cigarette trousersSketch

    everyday

    Saba

    A short, straight kurta with elbow sleeves and slim cigarette trousers. Easy to wear, easy to care for, and cut to sit just right.

    • Short kurta
    • Elbow sleeves
    • Cigarette trousers
    Customise Saba
  • Design sketch of Hira: band collar, three-quarter sleeves, wide-leg trousersSketch

    everyday

    Hira

    A band-collar kurta with a buttoned placket and wide-leg trousers: a relaxed co-ord for work and weekends.

    • Band collar
    • Three-quarter sleeves
    • Wide-leg trousers
    Customise Hira
  • Design sketch of Rania: angrakha wrap, flared, slim trousers, dupattaSketch

    party

    Rania

    An angrakha with a wrap-over bodice and side tie, flaring softly from the waist, with a fine border and slim trousers. For dinners and gatherings.

    • Angrakha wrap
    • Flared
    • Slim trousers
    • Dupatta
    Customise Rania

FAQ

Limelight stitching questions

Can you stitch a Limelight unstitched suit?

Yes, through our Stitching Only service, for customers in the UK, the USA and Europe. Send photos of the Limelight pack and its label with the style you want, and we confirm the fabric is suitable and enough for your design and send a written quote. Once it is confirmed, you post the suit to us in Pakistan, and we stitch it to your measurements and ship the finished outfit to you.

Does it matter where I bought my Limelight suit?

No. A Limelight pack bought in the UK, the USA, Europe or Pakistan is stitched in exactly the same way. Wherever you are, ask us before you send it: we confirm the fabric and the sending arrangements first, because the suit travels to us in Pakistan and the finished outfit is then shipped to you.

How do I tell if a Limelight product is unstitched?

Unstitched items end in “(Unstitched)”, for example “3 Piece Lawn Suit (Unstitched)”, “3 Piece Slub Khaddar Suit- Embroidered (Unstitched)” or a single “Lawn Shirt (Unstitched)”.

Which Limelight fabrics can you stitch?

All of the fabrics in the range, subject to a check that yours suits the design you want. Limelight’s unstitched range includes lawn, lawn paste, cambric, khaddar, slub khaddar and poly khaddar; each needs a slightly different cut, seam finish or lining, and we confirm it before you send the suit.

Is The Gilded Seam connected to Limelight?

No. The Gilded Seam is independent: we make made-to-measure women’s clothing in Pakistan for customers in the UK, the USA and Europe. We name Limelight only because customers send us their unstitched suits to be stitched; we do not sell Limelight products.

Other brand guides: Khaadi · Gul Ahmed · Sana Safinaz · Maria B · Alkaram Studio · Nishat Linen · Bonanza Satrangi · Sapphire · J. (Junaid Jamshed) · Bareeze · Asim Jofa

The Gilded Seam is independent and is not affiliated with, endorsed by or sponsored by Limelight. Limelight is a trademark of its owner and is used here only to describe the fabric customers send us.

Softly wrinkled white cotton fabric in natural light

Ready when you are

Your Limelight suit, made to measure

Photograph the pack, tell us the style, and we’ll send a written quote confirming the price, production time and shipping.

No commitment until you approve your written quote.