Journal · 21 guides
Occasions and ordering
Every day, work, Eid and gatherings, plus ordering from the UK, Europe and the USA.
- 4 min readPlanning your Eid outfit: a simple timeline from fabric to finished outfitWhen to buy fabric, when to ask for a stitching quote, which design details to decide first and what to have ready, so you leave plenty of time before Eid.Read
- 4 min readSummer outfits for hot weather, from Houston to RomeCool, breathable kurtas and lawn suits for humid Houston, dry Roman heat and the odd UK heatwave: the fabrics, cuts, sleeves and colours that keep you comfortable.Read
- 4 min readAutumn layering with kurtas, cardigans and coatsHow to layer kurtas and kameez for autumn: fabrics to choose, sleeve and length choices that sit well under coats, and pairing cardigans, shawls and ankle boots.Read
- 4 min readSpring lawn outfit ideas: fresh ways to wear this season’s suitsSpring lawn outfit ideas for cool mornings and mild afternoons: lined and layered lawn, short kurtas, co-ords, fresh details and colour pairings for the new season.Read
- 4 min readOffice-wear kurtas for women: cuts, fabrics and details for workKurtas for the office: straight and A-line cuts, band collars, cambric and cotton, practical sleeves and pockets, and how to build a small work wardrobe to measure.Read
- 4 min readUniversity and campus outfits that are easy to live inComfortable, practical campus outfits: short kurtas with jeans, co-ords, washable fabrics, pockets and layers that work for lectures, labs, libraries and long days.Read
- 4 min readTravel-friendly kurtas: fabrics that pack wellWhich kurta fabrics resist creases, dry fast and pack small, which cuts are comfortable on long journeys, and how to fold and pack a shalwar kameez for travel.Read
- 4 min readRamadan outfits: comfort and modesty for long daysComfortable, modest Ramadan outfits for work, iftar and taraweeh: breathable fabrics, easy sleeves, relaxed cuts, and why to order your Eid outfit early.Read
- 4 min readEid ul-Adha outfit ideas: festive, practical and made to measureEid ul-Adha outfit ideas for women: festive but washable fabrics for a busy day of cooking and visiting, details that still look special, and when to order.Read
- 4 min readChand raat outfit ideas: comfortable, colourful and mehndi-readyChand raat outfit ideas for the night before Eid: comfortable kurtas for bazaars and mehndi, sleeves that stay clear of wet henna, colours, layers and when to order.Read
- 4 min readDawat and dinner-party outfits: what to wear as a guest or hostWhat to wear to a dawat or dinner party as a guest or host: dressy but comfortable fabrics, sleeves and dupattas that suit the table, and outfits easy to eat in.Read
- 4 min readCoordinated outfits for sisters and friendsHow to plan coordinated or matching outfits for sisters and friends: a shared colour story, a different cut for each wearer, buying fabric and ordering together.Read
- 4 min readSimple, modest outfits for Friday prayersPractical, modest outfits for Friday prayers at the mosque: trousers that move with you, easy kameez lengths, sleeves for wudu and dupattas that stay put.Read
- 4 min readOrdering made-to-measure stitching from the USAHow ordering a made-to-measure shalwar kameez from the USA works: measuring in inches, sending fabric, a quote in dollars, and delivery with import charges included.Read
- 4 min readOrdering made-to-measure stitching from ItalyHow to order a made-to-measure shalwar kameez from Italy: measuring in centimetres, posting fabric to Pakistan, paying in euros, with delivery and IVA included.Read
- 4 min readOrdering from Europe: customs, delivery and payingOrdering made-to-measure stitching from Europe: what customs, import VAT and duty normally mean for parcels from Pakistan, and why your quote already includes them.Read
- 4 min readMeasuring in inches or centimetres: getting it right either wayHow to measure for a kameez in inches or centimetres without mix-ups: reading the tape correctly, keeping to one unit, converting safely and checking your numbers.Read
- 4 min readPlanning ahead for made-to-measure: why earlier is easierWhy starting a made-to-measure order early makes everything easier: fabric checks, measurement questions, posting, busy seasons, trying on and small adjustments.Read
- 4 min readWhat to look for in your written quoteA checklist for your stitching quote: the itemised price and its currency, delivery with import charges included, timing, what you are sending and your measurements.Read
- 5 min readPaying from abroad: pounds, euros or dollarsPaying from the USA or Europe? Choose US dollars, euros or pounds for your quote. How to pick a currency, when your bank converts it, and what your total includes.Read
- 4 min readYour first order: a simple checklistA simple checklist for your first made-to-measure stitching order: fabric, photos, measurements, design choices, your date, your location, the quote and posting.Read
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