Embroidered co-ord sets made to measure

Where the work goes

With two pieces, less is often more. Pick one or two of these, not all of them:

• Top neckline: the natural focal point, at a delicate level.
• Top cuffs and trouser hems: a matching band at wrists and ankles, which frames the figure from top to toe.
• Top hem: a border that sits at the hip or thigh, depending on the length you choose.
• Trouser side seam: a narrow line down the outside of the leg, which elongates the legs; ask whether it suits your fabric.

Proportion between top and trousers

The length of the top changes where the eye stops. A short top with a worked hem draws attention to the hip; a longer top lets the trouser hem work stand out on its own. If you are petite, keeping the work at the neckline and ankles, with plain fabric in between, gives a long, unbroken line.

Trouser shape matters too. Palazzo and wide-leg trousers show a hem border clearly as they move; cigarette pants have a narrow hem where a small band or a few motifs look neater than a deep border.

Fabrics for embroidered co-ords

Co-ords need a fabric that works for both a top and trousers. Cotton, cambric and linen are comfortable everyday choices that carry light embroidery well. Slightly heavier fabrics hold their shape in trousers and support more work. Very fine lawn makes a lovely top but can be too sheer for trousers without lining, so mention how you feel about lining in your notes.

If you are sending an unstitched two-piece, check that there is enough fabric for the trouser style you want; the guide to two-piece vs three-piece unstitched suits helps.

Dressing a co-ord up or down

One of the joys of a co-ord is splitting it. The embroidered top can be worn with jeans, and the trousers with a plain shirt. If you plan to do that, keep each piece balanced on its own: a top that looks finished without the matching trousers, and trousers whose hem work does not depend on the top. For occasions, add a light dupatta or a long open jacket over the set.

Colour helps here. A co-ord in a single plain colour, with embroidery in one tonal or contrast shade, is the easiest to split, because each piece pairs with basics you already own. Prints with embroidery on top are lovely together but harder to mix with other things, so think about which matters more to you: a striking set, or two flexible separates.

Ordering your set

Choose two-piece or co-ord on the stitching quote form, pick a level, and list the placement for each piece. Upload a reference photo if you have one. Customers in the Netherlands can read how ordering works on the Netherlands fancy work page. Our custom embroidery service explains how the work is confirmed in your written quote before cutting.