Delivered to the UK
Made-to-Measure Clothing Delivered to the UK
The Gilded Seam makes women’s clothing to your own measurements in Pakistan and delivers it to addresses in England, Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland. We can supply the fabric, or stitch an unstitched suit you already own, and the design and measurements are agreed in writing before anything is cut. There is no shop to visit: you order online, from a single suit, and the finished outfit comes to your door.
- Made in Pakistan, shipped to the UK
- Minimum order: one suit
- Written quote in GBP
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Ordering from the UK
The questions customers ask before their first order, answered for your country.
What can I order?
You can order made-to-measure women’s clothing: three-piece and two-piece shalwar kameez, kurtas and kameez, co-ords, Eid outfits, casual party wear and Western pieces such as dresses, skirts, tops and trousers. Everything is cut to your measurements, and embroidery can be added as embellishment on an outfit we are stitching. An unstitched lawn or khaddar suit bought on a UK high street or from a brand’s UK website can be stitched too.
Can I order just one suit?
Yes. Our minimum order is one suit, made to your agreed measurements and design. We do not offer free samples, so your first order is a real outfit made for you, with everything it includes set out in your written quote. If you would like several outfits, for example before Eid, list them in one enquiry and the quote covers each one.
Can you provide the fabric?
Yes. With Fabric + Stitching we supply the agreed fabric and make the outfit, so nothing needs to be sent from the UK. Tell us the colour, fabric and occasion you have in mind, and the fabric is agreed with you in writing before cutting; only the finished outfit then travels to your UK address.
Can I send my own fabric?
Yes, subject to fabric suitability and sufficient quantity. This is our Stitching Only service, and it has two separate shipping stages: you send the fabric from the UK to Pakistan, and the finished garment is then shipped to you. Please contact us before sending anything, so we can confirm the fabric, the quantity and the sending arrangements.
How do I submit my measurements?
Enter your measurements on the quote form, in centimetres or inches. Centimetres are the usual choice in the UK, but inches are accepted too, so use whichever your tape shows and keep to one unit throughout. The size guide shows where each measurement is taken.
How are the design and fit agreed?
The design details and your measurements are agreed in writing before anything is cut. There are no in-person appointments or try-ons in the UK: the neckline, sleeves, lengths, trouser style and any lining are confirmed in your written quote, and we ask about anything that is unclear.
Where is the clothing made?
Our garments are made in Pakistan and shipped internationally. We have no shop, studio or production anywhere in the UK, so every order is arranged online and delivered to your address, whether that is in London, Glasgow, Cardiff or Belfast.
How are production time and shipping costs confirmed?
Both are confirmed in your written quote before you agree to anything. They depend on the outfit and, for Stitching Only, on when your fabric reaches us, so we do not publish fixed times or promise delivery dates. If you are working towards Eid or a family occasion, put the date on the form so it is taken into account in your quote.
Who handles import charges?
We do. Your written quote includes delivery to your UK address and any import duties, taxes and customs fees, so there is nothing extra to pay when your parcel arrives. GOV.UK says VAT is charged on goods sent from outside the UK and customs duty on goods worth more than £135, and these are covered in your quote.
How do I request a quote?
Use the Request a Custom Quote form at thegildedseam.com/quote; opened from this page, it has the United Kingdom already selected as your country. The first enquiry only needs your name, email, city, the garment, quantity, service option, design images and notes, and your full delivery address is taken when the order goes ahead.
Two ways to order
Our fabric, or yours
Both are made to your measurements. The minimum order is one suit, and we don’t offer free samples.
Fabric + Stitching
We supply the agreed fabric and make your outfit to your measurements. One parcel: the finished outfit shipped to you.
- Fabric agreed with you before cutting
- Minimum order one suit
- No need to send anything
Stitching Only
You supply suitable fabric, such as an unstitched suit, and we cut, stitch and finish it.
- Two shipping stages: your fabric to us in Pakistan, then the outfit to you
- Confirm suitability and quantity before sending
- Minimum order one suit
In detail
Fabric, delivery and sizes in the UK
Official sources
Import rules can change. Check the official source for your parcel.
Stitching Only: sending fabric from the UK to Pakistan
Britain’s South Asian shopping streets make it easy to buy an unstitched suit. Green Street in east London, The Broadway in Southall, Stratford Road in Birmingham, Wilmslow Road in Manchester and Belgrave Road in Leicester all sell brand packs, Indian dress material and fabric by the metre, and many Pakistani brands sell online to UK addresses.
With Stitching Only, that fabric travels to Pakistan to be cut and stitched, and the finished outfit comes to you as a separate delivery. Before you post anything, send us photos and details so we can confirm the fabric is suitable, that there is enough of it for your design, and how to send it. Then:
- Use a tracked international service, from the Post Office or a courier, and keep the tracking number.
- Complete the customs declaration accurately, describing the contents plainly (for example “unstitched cotton lawn suit, three pieces”) and giving their real value.
- Put your name and quote reference inside the parcel, so it is matched to your order when it arrives.
Delivery to the UK and import charges
Your finished outfit is made in Pakistan and shipped to your UK address, so it arrives as an import. GOV.UK explains that VAT is charged on goods sent from outside the UK, that customs duty applies to goods worth more than £135, and that the delivery company contacts the recipient to collect any VAT, duty or fees. With us, those charges are already included in your written quote, together with delivery to your address, so there is nothing extra to pay when your parcel arrives.
Your quote also confirms the production time before you agree to anything. If a courier ever asks you for payment on delivery, contact us before paying anything. We do not give tax advice, so for questions about your own circumstances the GOV.UK page is the place to start. Our guide to what your written quote includes shows what to look for, and how it works walks through every stage.
Would you rather not send anything? With Fabric + Stitching we supply the agreed fabric, so only one parcel makes the journey: the finished outfit on its way to you.
Sizes, units and names in the UK
Most tape measures sold in the UK show both centimetres and inches, and the quote form accepts either, so use whichever you are comfortable with and keep to it. Please give body measurements rather than a dress size: a UK 12 in one shop can differ from the next, UK and US numbering differ, and Pakistani brands use their own S, M and L charts. Our size guide shows each measurement, and the guide to UK, EU and US dress sizes explains why a size label is a poor guide for a kameez.
You will see the outfit written as shalwar kameez, salwar kameez or simply “a suit”, and an unstitched three-piece is often sold as a lawn suit or a brand pack. They all describe the same kind of order: a kameez, trousers and usually a dupatta, cut to your measurements. If you are buying by the metre, our guide to how much fabric a three-piece suit needs helps you buy the right amount, and custom stitching shows the styles we make.
Across the UK, city by city
We deliver to addresses across the UK, and our city pages cover the shopping streets, weather and everyday dressing in London, Birmingham, Manchester, Bradford, Leeds, Leicester, Glasgow, Luton, Slough and Blackburn. There are pages too for Edinburgh and Cardiff, for Pennine towns such as Huddersfield and Oldham, and for the Midlands, from Coventry to Nottingham.
The British weather shapes an order more than the postcode does: lawn and cotton for the warmest weeks, and khaddar, karandi or marina for a damp winter. Our winter fabrics guide compares them, and the Eid outfit timeline helps you start early enough, especially if your own fabric has to reach Pakistan first. Ordering from somewhere else? See all our locations.
Across the UK
Local notes by city
Where people buy fabric, the weather, and what they order most.
- LondonSuits from Green Street, Southall or Wembley, made to measure in Pakistan and delivered to your London door.Ordering from London
- BirminghamSuits from Stratford Road, Ladypool Road or Alum Rock, made to measure in Pakistan and delivered to Birmingham.Ordering from Birmingham
- ManchesterFabric from Rusholme or Cheetham Hill, made to measure in Pakistan in cuts that cope with Manchester rain.Ordering from Manchester
- BradfordFabric from Leeds Road or Oak Lane made to measure in Pakistan, with warm cuts for West Yorkshire winters.Ordering from Bradford
- LeicesterBelgrave Road suits and Indian dress material, made to measure in Pakistan and delivered across Leicestershire.Ordering from Leicester
- GlasgowSuits from Glasgow’s south side, made to measure in Pakistan and delivered across Scotland, with warm cuts.Ordering from Glasgow
- LeedsKurtas, co-ords and suits for Leeds lecture halls and offices, made to measure in Pakistan and delivered to you.Ordering from Leeds
- LutonBury Park suits made to measure in Pakistan, with neat, crease-resistant cuts for the Thameslink commute.Ordering from Luton
- SloughSuits from Southall, a few stops east on the Elizabeth line, made to measure in Pakistan for SL postcodes.Ordering from Slough
- BlackburnPakistani and Indian suits made to measure in Pakistan for Blackburn and East Lancashire, sent to BB postcodes.Ordering from Blackburn
- SheffieldPractical cuts for Sheffield’s hills and Peak District winters, made to measure in Pakistan and delivered.Ordering from Sheffield
- NottinghamLace-trimmed or plain, kurtas and suits made to measure in Pakistan and delivered to Nottingham addresses.Ordering from Nottingham
- CoventrySuits from Birmingham’s shops or brand websites, made to measure in Pakistan and delivered to Coventry.Ordering from Coventry
- DerbyFrom the city of the Silk Mill: suits made to measure in Pakistan and delivered to Derby and DE postcodes.Ordering from Derby
- WolverhamptonPunjabi and Pakistani suits made to measure in Pakistan for Wolverhampton and the Black Country.Ordering from Wolverhampton
- OldhamWarm, practical suits made to measure in Pakistan for Oldham’s Pennine winters, delivered to OL postcodes.Ordering from Oldham
- BoltonIndian dress material and Pakistani suits made to measure in Pakistan for Bolton, sent to BL postcodes.Ordering from Bolton
- HuddersfieldSuits from Bradford, Leeds or online, made to measure in Pakistan for Huddersfield and HD postcodes.Ordering from Huddersfield
- EdinburghMade to measure in Pakistan for Edinburgh’s wind, cobbles and haar, delivered across the Lothians.Ordering from Edinburgh
- CardiffMade to measure in Pakistan for Cardiff’s mild, wet weather, delivered to CF postcodes and across Wales.Ordering from Cardiff
What we make
Women’s clothing, made to measure
Shalwar kameez, kurtas and kameez, co-ords, Eid outfits, casual party wear and Western pieces. Not bridal wear, menswear or childrenswear.
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Custom stitching
We make custom women’s clothing to your measurements: shalwar kameez, kurtas, co-ords, Eid outfits and Western pieces, cut and stitched in Pakistan and shipped to you in the UK, the USA or Europe.
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Fabric + Stitching
With Fabric + Stitching, we supply the fabric and make your outfit to your measurements in Pakistan.
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Stitching Only
With Stitching Only, you supply suitable fabric or an unstitched brand suit, and we cut, stitch and finish it to your measurements in Pakistan.
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FAQ
More questions from the UK
Measuring guide: how to measure. The whole process: how ordering works.
Do you have a shop in London or anywhere else in the UK?
No. There is no shop, studio or showroom anywhere in the UK. Everything is ordered online, made in Pakistan and delivered to your address, with your measurements and design details agreed in writing before cutting.
Can I order an Eid outfit from the UK?
Yes. Eid outfits are one of the garments we make, in lawn for a warm Eid and heavier fabrics when it falls in the colder months. Put your date on the quote form and start early, particularly with Stitching Only, because your fabric and the finished outfit travel separately. Production time and shipping costs are confirmed in your written quote.
Can you stitch an Indian suit bought in Southall or Leicester?
Yes, subject to fabric suitability and sufficient quantity. Indian dress material, Pakistani brand packs and fabric by the metre can all be stitched with Stitching Only. Contact us with photos before posting anything, so we can confirm the fabric, the quantity and how to send it.
Ready when you are
Made to measure, delivered to the UK
Tell us the garment, the service option and your city in the UK, and add a photo if you have one. We reply with a written quote in GBP, including delivery and import charges.
No commitment until you approve your written quote.