I had measurements done at home on a Sunday and kurti delivered within promised timelines. The tailoring and finishing were of excellent quality, right from the neat lining (which makes the georgette fall beautifully without any extra bulk) to the attention to detail throughout. Will definitely use their services again!
Frequently Asked Questions
It can range from 3% to 7%. We always make sure to soak and dry the fabric and then measure it for accurate shrinkage percentage calculation before cutting.
Our tailor expertly stitches a 1.25 inch wide and 10 inch long front placket along with a 1 inch Chinese collar as per your neck and chest measurements for a well-fitted Kurta.
To find out which Kurti style best flatters your body type, you can always share your body proportions with us! Till then, here’s a quick guide:
Pear body shape: A-line and flared suit will look the best on you.
Apple body shape: Go for Empire-waist suits.
Rectangle body shape: Try an Anarkali suit.
Hourglass body shape: Opt for tailored straight-fit kurtas.
To add opacity to sheer Kurti fabrics, we line it with Astra by cutting it slightly smaller than the outer fabric and stitching it at the armholes and neckline. This way, there’s no strain on the outer fabric.
With an overlapping front (4 to 6 inches) that’s usually closed with ties, we cut this Kurti style as per your chest measurement to ensure that the Kurti securely wraps around. Just tell us the type of ties you want on your Kurti!
Check the back of the fabric! If the fabric is handloom, you’ll notice small irregularities in the fabric. If the fabric has Chikankari work, you’ll notice knots that have been created using hand stitching. On the other hand, imitation/machine print fabric looks exactly the same on both sides. Can’t make up your mind? Share a picture of the fabric with us and we’ll help you out!
Metres of fabric is approximately 42 inches in length. To increase the length of your Kurti to 49 inches, you can add a border/lace (3 to 5 inches) at the hem. To make it look more like a design element (and less like a patch-up), choose a contrasting colour!
Here are a few of our tailor’s pattern-cutting secrets for a Kurti that you can twirl in:
Add 3 to 4 inches as an ease measurement in the chest area.
Make sure that the armhole depth is calculated properly.
Take into consideration the 1.5 inch slant on the shoulder while drafting a Kurti.
Pay attention to the curve while cutting the armhole.
With a light Kurti, you can style your Dupatta by casually draping it over one shoulder. As for shrugs/jackets, we recommend lengths that are at or just below the hip-length so that the hem of your Kurti peeks out! Confused on how to layer? We can recommend a style while taking your measurements!
Here’s what we recommend:
Straight-cut Kurtis: Style with churidars or cigarette pants.
Flared Kurtis: Pair with leggings or tulip pants.
Short Kurtis: Team up with jeans or wide-leg trousers.
PS: Palazzos go well with almost every Kurti length!









