Why made to measure has no price list

What shapes the total

• The garment and pieces: a single kurta is a different job from a lined three-piece with a finished dupatta, or a full-length abaya.
• Who supplies the fabric: on Fabric + Stitching, the agreed fabric is part of the price; on Stitching Only, you have already bought it.
• How much fabric the design needs: wide flares, long sleeves and floor-length cuts take more than a straight hip-length kameez.
• Construction: panels, pleats, gathers, a collar or a placket take more time than plain seams. See yokes and panels for examples.
• Lining: whether the kameez, trousers or both are lined.
• Embellishment: none, delicate (neckline or sleeves), detailed (neckline, sleeves and hem) or statement work for Eid and parties.
• Delivery and import charges: these depend on your country and are included in the quote.

What every quote includes

Whatever the outfit, the written quote sets out the agreed design, fabric, measurements and any customisation, the total cost, the delivery arrangements, the processing time and the policies that apply. The total includes delivery to your address and any import duties, taxes and customs or courier fees, so nothing is added at the door. Our guide on what to look for in your written quote walks through checking it, and design approval explains how the details are agreed.

Our designs have their own prices

The exception is our ready designs. A design such as the tiered maxi dress shows its own price on its page, with delivery on top, because the design and fabric are already fixed. Browse our designs to see them. Any changes you ask for, and anything made from your own design, are quoted individually.

Getting a useful quote

A precise enquiry gives a precise quote. A few habits help:

• Be specific: the garment, pieces, lengths, sleeves and trousers you want, with a reference photo.
• Name the extras: lining, pockets, lace, borders or embroidery, so they are included from the start.
• Say if you are undecided: for example, lined or unlined, delicate or detailed embroidery. Ask whether both options can be shown, so you can choose.
• Give your country and city, since delivery and import charges depend on them.
• List every outfit, if there is more than one. Several outfits can be set out in one quote, each with its own details, which makes it easier to see where the total comes from.

Comparing quotes fairly

If you are weighing our quote against another tailor’s, compare the full picture rather than the headline figure. Does the other quote include delivery to your door, and import duties and taxes, or will those be collected on arrival? Is fabric included? Is the lining? Is the dupatta finished? Are the measurements and design agreed in writing first? A lower number that leaves out delivery and customs is not really lower.

Customers in France and elsewhere can read how fancy work is quoted in the USA or in their own country, and our Fabric + Stitching service explains the supplied-fabric route. To see a real figure for your outfit, request a quote.