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Fancy work · Portugal

Fancy work and embellishment in Portugal

Fancy work is the finishing touch on an outfit we make for you: embroidery, lace or a border, at the level that suits where you will wear it. For customers in Portugal, that might be a quiet neckline for a Lisbon office or bolder work for Eid with family in Porto.

  • Made in Pakistan, shipped to Portugal
  • 5 to 7 working days to make, plus shipping
  • Quote in EUR, USD or GBP
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From Portugal

Fancy work for Portugal

Embroidery, lace and borders added to the outfit we stitch for you, from delicate to statement (never bridal).

Sizes, delivery and sending fabric from Portugal: ordering from Portugal.

Picking a level for life in Portugal

Delicate work at the neckline or sleeves suits everyday wear, the office and campus, where a little detail goes a long way. Detailed work at the neckline, sleeves and hem makes Eid morning, a family dinner or a friend’s wedding party feel special. Statement work is bolder, for Eid evenings and parties, and is not designed for a bride’s outfit. Browse our designs if you want a starting point.

Weight, weather and care

Dense embroidery adds weight and stiffness, which matters in a hot Lisbon summer. On lawn and voile, a lace trim or a fine border keeps the fabric breathing, while detailed work sits more naturally on cambric or a winter fabric worn in the cooler north. Embroidered pieces also take longer to dry, worth knowing in a damp Porto winter; washing and caring for embroidered suits has tips.

How it fits into your order

Choose the level on the quote form or ask us to advise, and add a photo of embroidery, lace or a border you like. What is possible on your fabric and design is confirmed in your written quote, along with delivery to Portugal and any import charges. It works with Send Your Design or one of our designs, and the Portugal page covers the rest.

How it works

Fancy work step by step

  1. 01

    Choose the level

    On the quote form, pick delicate (neckline or sleeves), detailed (neckline, sleeves and hem), statement (bolder work for Eid and parties), or ask us to advise.

  2. 02

    Show us the look

    Add a reference photo of the embroidery, lace or border you like. What is possible on your fabric and design is confirmed in your written quote.

  3. 03

    Agreed before cutting

    The placement and amount of embellishment are agreed in writing with the rest of the design, and quoted as part of the outfit.

  4. 04

    Made with the outfit

    The work is done in Pakistan as part of stitching your outfit, which is then shipped to you. We do not embroider garments on their own.

  • Single pieces welcome

    One outfit is enough. No minimum bundle.

  • Full payment in advance

    You pay once you’ve approved your quote, before we cut anything.

  • 5 to 7 working days to make

    Production time only. Shipping is added on top.

  • Delivered worldwide

    Delivery and import charges are included in your quote.

Can you embroider a kurta I bought in Portugal?

No. We add embroidery, lace and borders only to an outfit we are stitching for you. We do not embellish ready-made garments or offer embroidery on its own.

Can I copy the embroidery from a photo?

Send the photo and we tell you what is possible on your fabric and design. The placement and amount of work are agreed in writing before cutting.

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Ready when you are

Fancy work delivered to Portugal

Tell us what you want and your city in Portugal. We reply with a written quote in euros, US dollars or pounds, whichever you choose, including delivery and import charges. Once you approve and pay in full, we make it in 5 to 7 working days.

No commitment until you approve your written quote.