Barking · England
Made-to-measure clothing delivered to Barking
In 1968 the women who sewed car seat covers at Ford’s Dagenham plant went on strike for equal pay, and their stand helped bring about the Equal Pay Act. Sewing has a proud history in this corner of east London. The Gilded Seam makes women’s clothing to your measurements in Pakistan and delivers it to Barking, Dagenham and the rest of the borough; for the wider city, see our [London page](/locations/uk/london).
- Made in Pakistan
- Minimum order: one suit
- Written quote in GBP
InspirationLocal notes
Ordering from Barking
Sizes, customs rules and sending fabric from the UK: ordering from the UK.
Fabric from Ilford and East Ham
Barking sits between two well-known streets for suits: Ilford Lane to the north and Green Street and High Street North to the west. Our Ilford and East Ham pages cover them. However close the shop, your stitching happens in Pakistan, so check every piece is in the bag, photograph it, and let us confirm it before you post it.
Everyday dressing by the Roding
With the District line, the Overground and c2c trains all stopping at Barking, plenty of days start on a platform. A knee-length cambric kameez with straight trousers takes the commute in its stride, and a lined khaddar suit keeps out the chill of a winter morning. For weekends, the tiered maxi dress in chiffon can be made to your measurements, with a lining if you want it less sheer.
Quote, payment and delivery
Your written quote, in pounds sterling, sets out the design, your measurements, the 5 to 7 working days of making and the shipping, and it includes any import charges, so nothing is due when the parcel arrives. Payment is in full before making begins, by bank transfer, Wise or a card payment link. Read more about customising our designs from the UK.
For Barking
Everything you need, made to measure
Custom design, fabric, stitching, fancy work and customisation, all arranged online and shipped to Barking.
- Custom designSend your own design, a reference photo or written requirements, and we make it to your measurements.
- Fabric + StitchingWe supply the agreed fabric and make the whole outfit, so nothing has to be posted to us.
- Stitching OnlyYou supply an unstitched suit or fabric, and we cut, stitch and finish it to your measurements.
- Fancy workEmbroidery, lace and borders added to the outfit we stitch for you, from delicate to statement (never bridal).
- Customise our designsStart from one of our designs and change the neckline, sleeves, length, trousers, lining, pieces or embroidery.
Two ways to order
Our fabric, or yours
Both are made to your measurements in Pakistan. 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
FAQ
Barking questions
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Can I change the length of one of your designs?
Yes. Length is one of the changes you can make, along with the sleeves, neckline, trousers, lining and embroidery level, and the final design is agreed in writing before cutting.
Do you have a shop in Barking?
No. We have no shop, studio or workroom in Barking or anywhere else in the UK. Everything is arranged online and made in Pakistan.
Ready when you are
Made to measure, delivered to Barking
Tell us the garment, the service option and your city, 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.