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The Gilded Seam: Custom Women’s Stitching

Custom abayas

Custom Abayas, Made to Your Measurements

We make abayas to your measurements in Pakistan and ship them to you wherever you live. Send a photo or sketch of the abaya you want, or describe it: the cut, the sleeves, the length, an open or closed front, and any embroidery. Choose Fabric + Stitching, where we supply the agreed fabric, or Stitching Only, where you send suitable abaya fabric once we have confirmed it. One piece is enough, you pay in full once you approve your written quote, and we make it in 5 to 7 working days before shipping.

  • Single pieces welcome
  • Full payment in advance
  • 5 to 7 working days to make, then shipping
  • Made in Pakistan, delivered worldwide
Hands pinning a paper pattern to fabric beside a tape measure and gold scissors on a white tableInspiration

What we do

From the everyday to the extraordinary

  • Your length, exactly

    Cut to the length you want with the shoes you will wear, so it neither drags nor stops short. Useful if standard abayas never fit your height.

  • Your cut and sleeves

    Open or closed front, a straight, flared or wrap cut, and the sleeve shape and length you choose, agreed in writing before cutting.

  • Our fabric or yours

    With Fabric + Stitching we share photos and descriptions of the fabric with your quote. With Stitching Only you send your own abaya fabric after we confirm it.

  • Embroidery if you want it

    Embroidery on the cuffs, front or hem, at the level you choose. Send a photo of the look you like and we confirm what is possible on your fabric.

  • Matching pieces

    An inner dress, trousers or a scarf can be quoted together with the abaya.

  • From one abaya

    The minimum order is one piece. Several abayas can be quoted together with one set of measurements.

Two ways to order

Fabric + Stitching, or Stitching Only

  • 01 · Fabric + Stitching

    Fabric + Stitching

    We supply the agreed fabric, make your abaya to your measurements in Pakistan and ship it to you in one parcel.

    • Fabric photos and descriptions shared with your quote
    • Cut, length and sleeves agreed in writing before cutting
    • Delivery and any import charges included in the quote
  • 02 · Stitching Only

    Stitching Only

    You supply suitable abaya fabric. Once we have confirmed it, you send it to us in Pakistan, and we cut, stitch and finish your abaya and ship it to you.

    • Suitability and quantity confirmed before you post anything
    • Two shipping stages: your fabric to Pakistan, then your abaya to you
    • Your own fabric, bought anywhere

Our designs

Or start from one of ours

Press Customize This Product to ask for changes, and we stitch it to your measurements.

3 designs shown

  • Embroidered karandi suit in plum: karandi, three-piece, hand-finished embroidery, embroidered dupatta£1008 photos
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    Embroidered karandi suit

    A three-piece winter suit in plum karandi: floral embroidery at the neckline, cuffs and hem, a matching trouser with an embroidered hem, and a bordered dupatta.

    • Karandi
    • Three-piece
    • Hand-finished embroidery
    • Embroidered dupatta
    • Winter
  • Button-front shirt dress in emerald green: shirt collar, button front, roll-up sleeves, side slits£3516 photos
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    everyday · dresses

    Button-front shirt dress

    A long shirt dress with a pointed collar, a full button front, roll-up sleeves held with a tab, and side slits. In five colours.

    • Shirt collar
    • Button front
    • Roll-up sleeves
    • Side slits
    • Five colours
  • Tiered maxi dress in rose pink: chiffon, split band collar, balloon sleeves, three tiers£5041 photos
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    everyday · party · dresses

    Tiered maxi dress

    A floor-length chiffon maxi with a split band collar, full balloon sleeves gathered at the cuff, and three soft tiers. In seven colours.

    • Chiffon
    • Split band collar
    • Balloon sleeves
    • Three tiers
    • Seven colours

Bought a branded suit?

We stitch every label

Guides to popular Pakistani brands: how each labels its unstitched packs, the fabrics it uses, and what to tell us for Stitching Only.

All brand guides →

How it works

Four steps, no surprises

  • 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.

  1. 01

    Send your design

    Upload a photo, screenshot or sketch, or describe the abaya you want, and tell us your country and whether you want Fabric + Stitching or Stitching Only.

  2. 02

    Agree the measurements

    Enter your measurements in centimetres or inches, including your full length with shoes. The design and measurements are agreed with you in writing before anything is cut.

  3. 03

    Approve, pay, and we make it

    You approve one written quote with delivery and import charges included, and pay in full. We make your abaya in Pakistan in 5 to 7 working days; with Stitching Only, the days start when your fabric reaches us.

  4. 04

    Shipped to you

    Your abaya is shipped to your address. Shipping time depends on your country and is added to the making time.

Quoted individually · 5 to 7 working days to make, from approval and full payment; shipping time is extra

FAQ

Custom abayas questions

Do you make abayas to measure?

Yes. Every abaya is cut and stitched to your own measurements in Pakistan and shipped to you, with the design, fabric and measurements agreed in writing before cutting.

Can I send my own abaya fabric?

Yes, with Stitching Only. Send photos of the fabric first; we confirm it is suitable and that there is enough for your design, and agree how to send it, before you post anything to us in Pakistan.

Can you copy an abaya from a photo?

We can make an abaya in the style shown in your photo or sketch, to your measurements. Tell us what to keep and what to change, and the final design is agreed in writing before cutting.

How long does a custom abaya take?

We make it in 5 to 7 working days once your quote is approved and paid in full, or once your fabric reaches us for Stitching Only. Shipping time to your country is added on top.

Will I pay anything when it arrives?

No. Your written quote includes delivery and any import duties, taxes and customs or courier fees, so there is nothing extra to pay on arrival.

Softly wrinkled white cotton fabric in natural light

Ready when you are

Ready for your custom abayas

Send your design or choose one of ours, and tell us where you live. We reply with one written quote, delivery and import charges included. Once you approve and pay in full, we make it in 5 to 7 working days.

No commitment until you approve your written quote.