Minneapolis · United States
Minneapolis has some of the coldest winters of any large American city, with cold snaps that push temperatures below zero Fahrenheit, and summers that turn surprisingly warm and humid. The Gilded Seam stitches women’s salwar kameez, kurtas, co-ords and Western pieces to your measurements in Pakistan and ships them to you anywhere in the Twin Cities, from downtown Minneapolis to St. Paul and the suburbs.
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From December to March, a Minneapolis outfit has to handle two climates: the deep cold outdoors and warm, dry heating inside. Downtown, the enclosed Skyway lets office workers walk between buildings without stepping outside, so the kameez itself should be comfortable indoors, with the parka doing the heavy work. Khaddar, karandi and marina hold warmth without bulk, and velvet suits a winter Eid or a family dinner; our guides to winter fabrics and velvet compare them. If you wear a thermal base layer, measure over it or mention it on the form.
Summer is short but warm, and the lakes and parks fill up from June to August. Unlined lawn and cotton with elbow or three-quarter sleeves suit picnics, Eid gatherings and long evenings outside. Students at the University of Minnesota, whose main campus sits on both banks of the Mississippi, need pieces for every season: cotton kurtas over straight pants in the warm months, and a lined khaddar kameez once the snow arrives.
Many people here order unstitched collections online from Pakistani brands or bring suits back from trips home. With Stitching Only, send photos of each piece and your measurements in inches through the quote form first; we confirm the fabric is suitable, that there is enough for your design and how to send it. Your fabric then travels to Pakistan by a tracked international service, and the finished outfit comes back as a separate shipment; your quote includes delivery and any US import charges, so there is nothing extra to pay when the package arrives, and our United States page has the background. Start a winter suit early, well before the first snow.
Custom stitching · Custom design · Minneapolis
Minneapolis winters push below zero, yet downtown you can cross the Skyway in a kameez, so the outfit has to be comfortable indoors while the parka handles the cold. If you are looking for an abaya in Minneapolis, or a custom dress for the warm, humid summer, we cut both to your measurements in Pakistan and ship them anywhere in the Twin Cities, St. Paul and the suburbs included.
Start from the photos below. A crepe abaya with full sleeves sits well under a winter coat, and the same design in chiffon works for a summer evening by the lakes. For festive ideas, see our Eid abayas. A University of Minnesota student might want a simple cotton kurta instead, and that is just as easy to order. Every detail and the full price are in a written quote before cutting.
8 designs shown
£84Regular £105· 20% offDesign previewSale20% OFFtwo-piece · eid
A jet black kameez and matching trousers, with gold embroidery in a traditional border pattern at the neckline, sleeves and hem.
£96Regular £120· 20% offDesign previewSale20% OFFtwo-piece · eid
An ivory kurta with wide bell sleeves and scalloped edges, over wide palazzos, both embroidered with pink and white daisies and finished with lace insert lines.
£127Regular £159· 20% offDesign previewSale20% OFFfrocks · party
An ivory organza frock with gold lace across the bodice and shoulders, sheer flutter sleeves and a layered skirt edged with a gold lace border.
£127Regular £159· 20% offDesign previewSale20% OFFfrocks · eid
A wine velvet frock with a gold zardozi paisley panel on the front, gold-bordered short sleeves and a full, flared midi skirt.
£120Regular £150· 20% offDesign previewSale20% OFFdresses · eid
A floor-length emerald green kaftan with a V-neck and wide cape sleeves, embroidered in gold with flowering vines down the front, along the sleeve edges and around the hem.
£100Regular £125· 20% offDesign previewSale20% OFFabayas · eid
A deep teal butterfly abaya with a round neck, embroidered with gold and teal waves with small shells around the neckline and on the sleeves. Comes with a matching scarf.
£157Regular £225· 30% offDesign previewSale30% OFFjackets · everyday
A slim cognac racer jacket with raglan sleeves, a stand collar, centre zip and two horizontal zip pockets at the hip.
£96Regular £120· 20% offDesign previewSale20% OFFtops · everyday
A relaxed white shirt with a chest pocket, embroidered with trailing blue flower vines over one shoulder and up from the hem on the other side.
For Minneapolis
Custom design, fabric, stitching, fancy work and customisation, all arranged online and shipped to Minneapolis.
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The styles people in Minneapolis search for most on Google. Each is made to your size or measurements in Pakistan and shipped to Minneapolis.
Two ways to order
Both are made to your measurements in Pakistan. The minimum order is one suit, and we don’t offer free samples.
We supply the agreed fabric and make your outfit to your measurements. One parcel: the finished outfit shipped to you.
You supply suitable fabric, such as an unstitched suit, and we cut, stitch and finish it.
FAQ
Also in United States
No. There is no store, studio or address in Minnesota or anywhere else in the US. You order online, your measurements and design are agreed in writing before cutting, and the outfit is made in Pakistan and shipped to your address.
Yes. Choose Fabric + Stitching, tell us the color, weight and occasion, and the fabric is agreed with you in writing. Only the finished outfit then travels to Minnesota.
Ready when you are
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 euros, US dollars or pounds, whichever you choose, including delivery and import charges.
No commitment until you approve your written quote.
