I had my Pakistani suit stitched from Tailorboutiques and loved the fitting and neat finishing. The entire experience was smooth and hassle free. I will definitely stitch again.
Frequently Asked Questions
Normally 4.5m to 5m material is required to make a complete Pakistani suit with dupatta. But it may vary from tailor to tailor. You may also need 4m material if you are getting stitched on 60 inch width material. The exact measurement will be confirmed by our tailor on the home visit.
If you want the Pakistani kurti to be fitted like the Indian Kurti, add the usual ease i.e. 2 to 2.5 inches ease on the bust, waist and hips. But if you want it to be loose add 3 to 5 inches ease on the bust, 4 inches ease on the waist and 3 inches ease on the hips.
Stay stitch the edges of both the panels and attach the Jaali lace in between with 0.5 inch seam allowance. Make sure the jaali lace is not stretched and is properly eased in between the panels. Press the jaali lace from the reverse side after attaching.
In such cases the grain of the legs are not properly cut. Re align the grain, cut the legs evenly by taking equal measurements from the centre and rotate the poncha inwards.
Take measurements and make the pattern pieces as per the desired length. Make the pattern pieces from astra as well using the same pattern pieces. Baste the outer piece and the astra at the neck and armholes and stitch them together. Finish the hem of the astra separately.
To tackle such fabrics, it is advisable to stay stitch such fabrics as soon as possible after cutting the pieces. You can also fuse the edges with interfacing or lycra to maintain the shape. Press from the reverse side.
The height of chaak in Pakistani shirt varies from 12 inches to 22.5 inches and the lower chaak is at 21.5 inches to 22.5 inches. You can get this measured by us at the time of fitting.
For the top section of the sharara take measurements and draft the pattern accordingly. It’s length will be 17 to 18 inches. Take knee circumference measurements and multiply it 1.5 to 2 times depending on the desired fullness, to cut the bottom panel. Stitch the bottom panel to the top one by gathering.
Baste the neck piece at the centre, fuse with interfacing, stitch the collar band, clip at the point of the V and press flat.
Add 4 to 5 inches (maximum 6 inches) ease on the chest and waist measurements. Take the armhole measurement up to 7 to 7.5 inches.









