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Shalwar kameez and suits

Custom Shalwar Kameez and Embroidered Suits

Your inspiration. Your measurements. Made for you. We make shalwar kameez and embroidered suits to your own measurements in Pakistan and ship them worldwide: a two-piece of kameez with shalwar or trousers, or a three-piece with a dupatta as well. Send a picture of a suit you love, or start from one of our designs, and we go through the neckline, sleeves, length, fit, trousers, lining and embroidery with you. One suit is enough. Your written quote confirms every detail and the total before anything is made, and you pay in full once you have approved it.

  • Single pieces welcome
  • Full payment in advance
  • 5 to 7 working days to make, then shipping
  • Made in Pakistan, delivered worldwide
Woman in a lightly embroidered taupe kameez with a pink dupatta, standing by a wooden wall in daylightInspiration

At a glance

What you can order
Shalwar kameez and embroidered suits made to your measurements: a three-piece (kameez, shalwar or trousers, dupatta) or a two-piece (kameez with shalwar or trousers, no dupatta). One suit is enough. Not bridal wear.
What you can customise
Neckline, sleeves, kameez length, cut and fit, trouser style, lining, side slits, and where the embroidery goes and how much of it there is on the kameez, shalwar or trousers and dupatta.
Fabric: ours or yours
Either. With Fabric + Stitching we supply the agreed fabric, shown in photos and descriptions first. With Stitching Only you send your unstitched suit or fabric once we have confirmed it.
Measurements and approval
Body measurements, or measurements taken from a kameez and trousers you own that fit well. Tell us which they are. Every number is agreed in writing before cutting.
What your quote includes
The pieces listed in your quote, the fabric if we supply it, any embroidery and lining you chose, and delivery to your address with any import duties and taxes. A dupatta comes only with a three-piece.
What may cost extra
Nothing on arrival. A dupatta added to a two-piece, or anything added after approval, is priced with you first. With Stitching Only, you pay to send your fabric to us in Pakistan.
Production and delivery
5 to 7 working days to make, from approval and full payment (Stitching Only: from your fabric reaching us). Courier transit time is added and depends on your country.

Next step

Send a picture of the suit you want and say two-piece or three-piece. We reply with one written quote.

Nothing is charged until you have approved your written quote.

What we do

From the everyday to the extraordinary

  • Three-piece suits

    Kameez, shalwar or trousers and a dupatta, cut from matching or coordinating fabric and finished as one set.

  • Two-piece suits

    Kameez with shalwar or trousers and no dupatta, for when you already own one or simply prefer the suit without.

  • Neckline, sleeves and length

    Round, V, band collar or square neck, sleeves from short to full, and a kameez length anywhere from the hip to the calf.

  • Fit and trouser style

    A straight, A-line or kalidar kameez, worn with a shalwar, straight trousers, cigarette pants, palazzo or churidar.

  • Embroidery where you want it

    On the neckline, sleeves, daman, shalwar or trouser hems and dupatta borders, by hand, machine, zari, beadwork or sequins where the fabric suits it.

  • Lining and finishing

    A lined kameez for light or sheer fabric, side slits, and lace or a border on the daman, all written into your quote.

The details

Custom shalwar kameez explained

Two-piece or three-piece, and what you can change

A three-piece suit is a kameez, a shalwar or trousers, and a dupatta. A two-piece suit is the kameez with a shalwar or trousers and no dupatta. If you only need one of the pieces, see shirts, shalwar and trousers.

Each of these is chosen with you and written into the quote:

  • Neckline: round, V, band collar, square, boat or sweetheart, with or without a slit. See necklines.
  • Sleeves: sleeveless, short, elbow, three-quarter, full or bell. See sleeve styles.
  • Kameez length: from just below the hip to mid-calf.
  • Cut and fit: straight, A-line, kalidar or angrakha, close to the body or relaxed. See kameez cuts.
  • Trousers: a shalwar, straight trousers, cigarette pants, palazzo, sharara, gharara or churidar. See trouser styles.
  • Lining: a full or part lining for the kameez, and lined trousers if the fabric is light.
  • Embroidery: where it goes and how much there is, from a plain suit to bolder work for Eid.

Measurements we need

Send body measurements, taken around you, or garment measurements, taken from a kameez and trousers you already own that fit well. Both are accepted. Label each set so we know which it is, and do not mix the two.

Our size guide shows where to measure, and body vs garment measurements explains why the numbers differ. If you are unsure, ask for help with measuring on the quote form.

  • Kameez: bust, waist, hip, shoulder, sleeve length, armhole, and the kameez length you want.
  • Shalwar or trousers: waist, hip, thigh, length from waist to ankle, and ankle opening.
  • Dupatta: nothing to measure. Its size is confirmed in your quote.

Fabric and construction

The fabric decides how a suit hangs and how much work it can carry. Lawn and cambric are light and easy in summer, khaddar, karandi and marina are warmer, and velvet suits winter occasions. With Fabric + Stitching we propose fabric and share photos and descriptions with your quote.

Sheer or very light fabric usually needs a lined kameez. A kalidar cut, full sleeves or a wide shalwar take more fabric, so with Stitching Only we check there is enough in your suit before you post it. On printed and embroidered unstitched suits, we plan the seams around the borders and panels.

Embroidery on the kameez, shalwar and dupatta

We offer hand embroidery, machine embroidery, zari, beadwork and sequins. Which of them suits your suit depends on the fabric, how the garment is made, how dense the design is and where it sits, and we confirm it in your written quote.

Popular placements are the neckline and front panel, the sleeves and cuffs, the daman, the shalwar or trouser hems, and the dupatta border. Embroidery on the shalwar is usually kept to the lower leg, where it shows and does not rub. We make suits for Eid, dinners and gatherings, never bridal wear. More on our embroidery page.

How pricing works

Every suit is quoted individually, because the price depends on the pieces, the fabric, the cut, the lining and the amount of embroidery. There is no price list for custom suits.

Your written quote gives one total that already includes delivery to your address and any import duties, taxes and customs or courier fees. You pay in full in advance, by bank transfer, Wise or a card payment link, once you have approved it. Payment and cancellations explains what happens if you change your mind.

Making time and delivery

We make your suit in 5 to 7 working days from approval and full payment. With Stitching Only, the days start when your fabric reaches us. Courier transit time is extra and depends on the destination, and we cannot promise a delivery date.

Delivery is calculated for your parcel and destination and shown in your quote, with import charges included, so nothing is due when the suit arrives. Everything is made in Pakistan; we have no shops or fittings abroad.

From a photo

Send a picture of a suit you love, from a brand, a friend or social media. We use it as the starting point, tell you if a detail will not work in your fabric or size, and write the agreed design into your quote. The finished suit follows that agreed fabric, construction, measurements and design, so it shares the style of the photo without being an exact replica. Send your design.

Two ways to order

Fabric + Stitching, or Stitching Only

  • 01 · Fabric + Stitching

    A suit in our fabric

    We supply the agreed fabric for every piece, make the suit to your measurements in Pakistan and ship it to you in one parcel.

    • Fabric photos and descriptions shared with your quote
    • Kameez, trousers and dupatta fabric agreed in writing
    • Delivery and any import charges included in the total
  • 02 · Stitching Only

    Your unstitched suit

    Send us your unstitched two-piece or three-piece suit, or fabric by the metre, once we have confirmed it suits your design and there is enough. We stitch it to your measurements and ship it back.

    • Photos of each piece and its label checked first
    • Embroidered panels and borders placed as the designer intended
    • Two shipping stages: your fabric to Pakistan, then your suit to you

Our designs

Or start from one of ours

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

8 designs shown

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

    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
  • Design preview of the Desert Jasmine kimono abaya in black: kimono cut, open front, jasmine embroidery, matching scarf£80Design preview4 photos
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    abayas

    Desert Jasmine kimono abaya

    An open-front kimono abaya in black, embroidered with cream jasmine flowers and gold leaves down both front edges and around the sleeve cuffs. Comes with a matching scarf.

    • Kimono cut
    • Open front
    • Jasmine embroidery
    • Matching scarf
    • Nida, crepe or chiffon
  • Design preview of the Wave butterfly abaya in deep teal: butterfly sleeves, closed front, wave embroidery, matching scarf£80Design preview4 photos
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    abayas · eid

    Wave butterfly abaya

    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.

    • Butterfly sleeves
    • Closed front
    • Wave embroidery
    • Matching scarf
    • Nida, crepe or chiffon
  • Design preview of the Arabesque bisht abaya in burgundy: bisht style, open front, arabesque embroidery, matching scarf£80Design preview4 photos
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    abayas · eid

    Arabesque bisht abaya

    A flowing, open bisht-style abaya in burgundy, embroidered with gold arabesque scrollwork down both front edges and around the ends of the sleeves. Comes with a matching scarf.

    • Bisht style
    • Open front
    • Arabesque embroidery
    • Matching scarf
    • Nida, crepe or chiffon
  • Design preview of the Rosebud bell abaya in dusty mauve: bell sleeves, closed front, rosebud embroidery, matching scarf£80Design preview4 photos
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    abayas

    Rosebud bell abaya

    A dusty mauve bell-sleeve abaya with an A-line cut, embroidered with pink rosebuds on a cream vine down the neck opening and on the flared sleeves. Comes with a matching scarf.

    • Bell sleeves
    • Closed front
    • Rosebud embroidery
    • Matching scarf
    • Nida, crepe or chiffon
  • Design preview of the Olive Branch kimono abaya in olive green: kimono cut, open front, olive branch embroidery, matching scarf£80Design preview4 photos
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    abayas

    Olive Branch kimono abaya

    An open-front kimono abaya in olive green, embroidered with soft gold olive branches down both front edges and around the sleeve cuffs. Comes with a matching scarf.

    • Kimono cut
    • Open front
    • Olive branch embroidery
    • Matching scarf
    • Nida, crepe or chiffon

See all 103 designs →

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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.

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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

    Show us the suit

    Upload a picture of a suit you love, or pick one of our designs, and tell us whether you want a two-piece or a three-piece and whose fabric we are using.

  2. 02

    Talk through the details

    We go through the neckline, sleeves, kameez length, fit, trousers, lining and embroidery with you, and check your measurements.

  3. 03

    Approve the quote and pay

    Your written quote lists every piece and detail, with delivery and import charges included. Once you approve it and pay in full, we start.

  4. 04

    Made and shipped

    Your suit is made in Pakistan in 5 to 7 working days, then sent to your address. Courier transit time is added and depends on where you live.

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

FAQ

Custom shalwar kameez questions

Is a dupatta included?

Only with a three-piece suit. A two-piece is the kameez with a shalwar or trousers and no dupatta. You can add a dupatta to a two-piece, and it is then listed and priced in your quote.

Can I order just one shalwar kameez?

Yes. One suit is a normal order for us, made to your measurements and the design agreed in your quote. Several suits can go on one quote request if you want them.

What is the difference between a two-piece and a three-piece suit?

A two-piece is a kameez with a shalwar or trousers. A three-piece adds a dupatta. Both are cut to your measurements, and the quote lists exactly which pieces you are getting.

Can you add embroidery to the shalwar or trousers?

Yes. A border on the shalwar or trouser hems is common, and it can match the work on the kameez. We confirm the method and placement for your fabric in the written quote.

Can I give you measurements from a kameez that fits me?

Yes. Measure a kameez and trousers you own that fit well and tell us they are garment measurements, or send body measurements instead. Please do not mix the two in one set.

Can you stitch my unstitched suit?

Yes, with Stitching Only. Send photos of each piece and its label first, and post the suit to us in Pakistan only after we have confirmed it suits your design and there is enough fabric.

Do you make bridal suits?

No. We make shalwar kameez for every day, work, Eid, dinners and gatherings, but not bridal wear.

Will my suit look exactly like the picture I send?

It will follow the design, fabric and measurements agreed in your quote. Fabric, embroidery and lighting all change how a suit looks, so we describe exactly what we will make before you pay.

Can I change or cancel my order?

Yes, before cutting. Anything can change before you approve your quote, and small changes before cutting are usually straightforward. If you cancel after paying, tell us straight away. Before your fabric is cut, we refund what you paid, minus the cost of any fabric we have already bought for your order. With Stitching Only the fabric is yours, so nothing is taken off for it. Once cutting has started, the piece is being made for you alone, so cancelling at that stage is not refunded.

What if something isn’t right?

If your outfit doesn’t match the measurements or design agreed in your quote, that’s our mistake to put right: we correct it or remake it without charging for the work. Tell us within 7 days of your parcel arriving, with photos. You pay the postage to send it back to us and for the corrected piece to come back to you. Because every piece is made to the measurements and design agreed in writing, please check those carefully before you approve your quote.

Softly wrinkled white cotton fabric in natural light

Ready when you are

Ready for your custom shalwar kameez

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.