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The Gilded Seam: Custom Women’s Stitching

Blackpool · England

Made-to-measure clothing delivered to Blackpool

Blackpool Tower, the autumn Illuminations and the trams running along the promenade make Blackpool one of the most recognisable seaside towns in Britain. Living here is another thing from visiting, though, and the wind off the Irish Sea has a say in what you wear. The Gilded Seam makes women’s clothing to your measurements in Pakistan and delivers it to your Blackpool address and across the Fylde coast.

  • Made in Pakistan
  • Minimum order: one suit
  • Written quote in GBP
Two white kurtas with gold thread embroidery hanging from a tree in daylightInspiration

Local notes

Ordering from Blackpool

Sizes, customs rules and sending fabric from the UK: ordering from the UK.

Wind on the prom

The promenade is open to every gust off the sea, and a long chiffon dupatta will not last five minutes on a blustery day. A knee-length kameez with full sleeves in cambric or a light khaddar keeps you comfortable, a cotton lining adds warmth, and straight trousers at ankle length stay clear of wet pavements. Our guide on whether a kameez needs lining helps you choose.

Close to Preston

Many suits in Blackpool come from shops in Preston, from family trips to Pakistan or from brand websites. With Stitching Only, send us daylight photos of every piece through the quote form before you post anything. We confirm the fabric is suitable, that there is enough for your design and how to send it to Pakistan, and the finished outfit comes back to you as a separate delivery.

Nights out and Eid

For a dinner, a party or Eid, a flared kameez with detailed embroidery, or a lined chiffon dress made to your measurements, feels special without being heavy. Fancy work can be added at a delicate, detailed or statement level, and what suits your fabric is confirmed in your written quote.

Custom stitching · Custom design · Blackpool

Your dream design, made real

اقرئي هذه الصفحة بالعربية

Blackpool has the Tower, the Illuminations and a promenade that catches every gust off the Irish Sea. What it does not have many of is dressmakers who will make women's clothing from your own design. If you have been looking for a dress maker in Blackpool for one special piece, send us the idea and your measurements. We stitch it in Pakistan and deliver it to your FY postcode.

Look at the photos below and pick something close. A lined dress for a night out, a kurta set, an abaya or a co-ord: change the sleeves, the length or the neckline, or add embroidery. If you have a sketch, send your own design and we work from that. Your written quote lists the fabric, every detail and the price, and we wait for your go-ahead before cutting.

8 designs shown

  • Design preview of the Sage Meadow in sage green: two-piece, kameez and trousers, embroidered, sage green£70Regular £89· 21% offDesign preview3 photos
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    two-piece · everyday

    Sage Meadow

    A sage green kameez and matching trousers, with cream and soft gold floral embroidery at the neckline, sleeves and hem.

    • Two-piece
    • Kameez and trousers
    • Embroidered
    • Sage Green
    • Made to measure
  • Design preview of the Maroon Heritage in maroon: two-piece, kameez and trousers, embroidered, maroon£85Regular £105· 19% offDesign preview3 photos
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    two-piece · eid

    Maroon Heritage

    A maroon kameez and matching trousers, with gold and rose embroidery at the neckline, sleeves and hem.

    • Two-piece
    • Kameez and trousers
    • Embroidered
    • Maroon
    • Made to measure
  • Design preview of the Marigold Mirror Work Frock in marigold yellow: frock, mirror work, multicolour embroidery, mehndi£99Regular £125· 21% offDesign preview2 photos
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    frocks · party

    Marigold Mirror Work Frock

    A marigold yellow frock covered in bright floral embroidery and small mirrors, with puff sleeves, an embroidered waistband and a full skirt with a deep border.

    • Frock
    • Mirror work
    • Multicolour embroidery
    • Mehndi
    • Made to measure
  • Design preview of the Cream Block Print Frock in cream: frock, block print, cotton, everyday£59Regular £75· 21% offDesign preview2 photos
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    frocks · everyday

    Cream Block Print Frock

    A cream cotton frock block printed with indigo flowers, with a round neck, elbow sleeves and a gathered skirt to mid-calf.

    • Frock
    • Block print
    • Cotton
    • Everyday
    • Made to measure
  • Design preview of the Royal Blue Yoke Dress in royal blue: royal blue, embroidered, dress, made to measure£85Regular £109· 22% offDesign preview
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    dresses · eid

    Royal Blue Yoke Dress

    A royal blue floor-length dress with a V-neck, a square embroidered yoke and embroidered cuffs in silver and white, flowing into a full flared skirt.

    • Royal Blue
    • Embroidered
    • Dress
    • Made to measure
  • Design preview of the Palm Arc kimono abaya in chocolate brown: kimono cut, open front, palm frond embroidery, matching scarf£120Regular £150· 20% offDesign preview4 photos
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    abayas · eid

    Palm Arc kimono abaya

    An open-front kimono abaya in chocolate brown, embroidered with gold and bronze palm fronds down both front edges and around the sleeve cuffs. Comes with a matching scarf.

    • Kimono cut
    • Open front
    • Palm frond embroidery
    • Matching scarf
    • Nida, crepe or chiffon
  • Design preview of the Utility Flight Bomber leather jacket in dark brown: flight bomber, flap pockets, sleeve pocket, brass hardware£180Regular £225· 20% offDesign preview4 photos
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    jackets · everyday

    Utility Flight Bomber leather jacket

    A dark brown flight bomber with a leather stand collar, zip and snap front, flap pockets, a sleeve zip pocket and ribbed trims.

    • Flight bomber
    • Flap pockets
    • Sleeve pocket
    • Brass hardware
    • Genuine leather
  • Design preview of the Powder Blue Blossom Shirt in powder blue: powder blue, embroidered, shirt, made to measure£100Regular £120· 17% offDesign preview2 photos
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    tops · everyday

    Powder Blue Blossom Shirt

    An oversized powder blue shirt with a chest pocket, embroidered in ivory with flowering branches and small pearl beads that spill from the shoulder across the chest.

    • Powder Blue
    • Embroidered
    • Shirt
    • Made to measure

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
Is there a Gilded Seam shop in Blackpool?

No. We have no shop, studio or fittings in Blackpool or anywhere outside Pakistan. You order online, and the finished outfit is sent to your FY postcode.

Does the quote include getting the parcel to Blackpool?

Yes. Your quote, in pounds, includes delivery to your address and any import duties, taxes and customs or courier fees, so there is nothing extra to pay when it arrives.

How soon can my outfit be made?

Production is 5 to 7 working days from approval and full payment, or from when your fabric reaches us with Stitching Only. Shipping time is extra and varies, so give us your date early if you are ordering for Eid.

Softly wrinkled white cotton fabric in natural light

Ready when you are

Made to measure, delivered to Blackpool

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.