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Dubai Tailors – DoinDubaiโ€™s TOPย  TIPS to avoid tailoring disasters in Dubai.

Be brave and dip your toes into the world of โ€œHad it Made in Dubaiโ€ You live in a place where well established communities (mainly Indian and Pakistani as well as Emiratis) still regularly have clothes stitched and tailored for everyday and occasion wear for themselves and their children. Remember it will cost you a fraction of what youโ€™d pay in any western country and you have access to a range of fabulous fabrics and a plethora of tailors on your doorstep. But do be sensible and Get it Right. Follow DoinDubaiโ€™s Top Tips:

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  1. Firstly have something that fits you well copied exactly, donโ€™t leave anything to the imagination of the tailor, he (usually) will NOT be able to interpret what you mean, at least not at first, so play safe and have something copied.
  2. Choose a fabric that matches the one your original garment is made from as closely as possible. So if you have a jersey dress, do NOT copy it in a silk fabric, it wonโ€™t drape and fit in the same way at all.
  3. Avoid using any stretchy fabrics at all to begin with, there isnโ€™t that much choice and some tailors refuse to work with it, so stick to cottons or any of the silks, crepe, tusser, butter, raw silk, satins etc. Butter silk is very cheap (about Dhs 5 per metre) comes in a range of colours and is often used for lining but great if you want to try something new, then graduate to the expensive crepe silks that can be Dhs 50 to Dhs 60 and upwards a metre. Donโ€™t forget that Indian sarees are a great source of fabric and can be quite reasonable given you get 6 yards of material, you can split one between you and a friend.
  4. Take your original garment to the tailor first and ask how much fabric you need, try and avoid things that have lining and lots of pleats or โ€œpin tucksโ€ till youโ€™re confident of the skill of your tailor. Often the person you speak to takes your โ€œorderโ€ and he may do the cutting, but then the stitching is farmed out to any one of an army of tailors โ€œin the backโ€. This especially happens in larger establishments that have more than one branch.
  5. Do get a written receipt with how much your stitching will cost and when itโ€™s due to be ready, then take a mobile number of the tailor and call at least a day before collection to ensure your garment is ready, otherwise you could have a wasted trip.
  6. Try and avoid adding trimmings to your garment (elaborate buttons, lace, piping edging, sequins etc) till itโ€™s ready and youโ€™re happy with it, itโ€™s easy enough to add these bits later but a waste of money if you arenโ€™t happy with the original. But do buy little bits of trimmings you think are โ€œyouโ€ when in Bur Dubai or Satwa and keep handy for when you need them. Again all these trimmings are available by the metre and cost a fraction of what they would at say VV Rouleaux off Marylebone Street in Central London or John Lewis.
  7. When youโ€™re used to your tailor and he knows your โ€œfitโ€ you may want to ask him to leave a little โ€œmarginโ€ room for growth, even for us adults to make your creation last longer. And be imaginative, buy fabric to make cushion covers, table cloths and napkins as well as items of clothing ! I recently had my Dad’s jackets relined as he wouldn’t part with them, a great success and again so well priced at around Dhs 150 including the lining.

ย If youโ€™d like DoinDubaiโ€™s โ€œLittle Black Bookโ€ (read list) of tailors, trimmings places and fabric sources then

MAKE SURE YOU’RE A SUBSCRIBER ย to DoinDubai Newsletter – It’s FREE

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The pdf with the Tailors List will be in your final welcome email but you do need to confirm your subscription so do look in your email after completing the form that appears on clicking the button.ย 

The list is very useful for anyone who loves crafting projects as well although I havenโ€™t managed to find anyone who can sew up my evening โ€œbag frameโ€ from John Lewis yet! Possibly the way Iโ€™m explaining it !

BIG THANK YOU from Monica

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  1. The smart tailor says

    I am often to blogging and i really appreciate your content. The article has really peaks my interest. I am going to bookmark your site and keep checking for new information.

  3. rahees says

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  4. Hira says

    Hi Monica,
    Great blog. Can you kindly let me know how i can get added on the list of tailors ?
    I own a boutique in Meena Bazaar bur dubai and we have our very own tailors n ready to wear garments along with in house designer. Its mainly aimed at indian and pakistani clothes but we do western as well.
    Please let me know.

    Thank you

    Regards,
    Hira Mirza

  6. Aiza says

    Hello Monica,
    Great tips and i love your blogs.
    Is it still possible to get the list of the tailors?

    Many thanks!

    Aiza

  7. Monica says

    Hi Naz

    thanks for subscribing, the list is on it’s way to you today! and Happy New Year, all the best for 2016. Warmest regards Monica

  11. Rux says

    Thankies Monica
    Wish I could shop with you!
    Would love to have the list
    Does it have info of where to buy fabrics?
    Thanx again dear

  13. Emma says

    Hi Monica, Loved this article about the tailors. I am going to get something made for the first time following reading this. I would love to know which tailors are the best to visit and receive your little black book.
    Thanks
    Emma ๐Ÿ™‚

  14. Monica says

    Hello Eloise!

    Little Black book of Tailor on it’s way! So nice to hear you are finding the blog helpful! Thanks for subscribing, let me know how you get on with the tailors and DO FOLLOW the tips for best results !

    Regards Monica

  15. Elle says

    Hi Monica, your “Little Black Bookโ€ of tailors is HOT property and I’d love to have it! Thanks for the website, I’ve spent a good couple of hours browsing ๐Ÿ™‚

  17. Shereen says

    Hi Monica,

    If it is not too late, please may I also have the “Little Black Book” emailed to me?

    Many thanks,
    Shereen

  23. Monica says

    Hi Sheela,

    thanks for stopping by the blog and for your comment, much appreciated, so I can send you the Tailoring List right away, I need you to subscribe to the blog, just put in your email and confirm, that’s it, it’s free to subscribe, then I can send you the list,

    Thanks Monica.

  24. Monica says

    Oh sorry to hear that Linnane,

    ideally I should offer accompanied tours! No worries, I will email you the list now,

    Kindest regards Monica

  26. Linnane Haley says

    Hi Monica.. I did have a go at the fabric souk… or at least a part of town with many fabric stores. It was all very confusing and I never did find upholstery fabric. I’d very much appreciate your tried and true tailor list! the two by my flat only do men’s clothing.

    thanks
    Linnane

  32. Monica says

    No trouble at all Nick, just emailed you the list ! Have a great summer,
    Best regards, Monica

  33. Nick Harrison (@nickingib) says

    Dear Monica ,
    could I also please trouble you for the list ?

    thanks
    Hope you are all keeping well
    best
    nick & susan h

  34. Linnane Haley says

    Hi Monica, I would be very grateful if you would send me the list also. THANKS! This is really helpful info.

  35. Monica says

    Oh well done Zarine, and thanks very much for the mention, may I ask which one you went to?
    Kindest regards,

    Monica

  36. zarine says

    Hey Monica,

    Just thought I should let you know that I went to one of your recommended tailors, mentioned you and the blog:)

  37. Monica says

    Sure Zareen,

    I’ve sent it to you along with the other free stuff for subscribers, thanks Monica.

  39. Monica says

    Hi Harshita,

    sure but you need to subscribe to the blog first, its very easy and free, once I get confirmation you’ve subscribed,

    I’ll send you the mail,

    Thanks and kindest regards,

    Monica

  41. Monica says

    Hi Priya, you need to be a subscriber to the blog, I can’t find the email address you’ve written to me from, have you subscribed using a different mail? If not, then please subscribe, I’ll get the message and then send you the list, thanks Monica.

  43. Priya says

    Hi Monica, may I have the list please? And do you know where to buy drawer knobs? Am looking for my daughter’s room. Thanks!

  49. Monica says

    Sure Naseeba, but you need to subscribe to the site first, it’s free and very easy, once I get the confirmation you’ve subscribed I’ll send you the list, thanks Monica

  51. Monica says

    Sure Sue, just emailed you the list, thanks for supporting the blog, do introduce a friend or 2 to it, that would be great for me to build up my subscriber list, thanks and kindest regards, Monica

  52. Monica says

    Hi Parul, sure, will send you the list now,

    Thanks for supporting the site from the beginning !

    Kindest regards, Monica

  56. Monica says

    Hi Sue,

    Just sent you the list, please let me know how you get on or ask any further questions via another comment here,

    Thanks Monica

  62. Monica says

    Hi Christine,

    just sent you the list,

    Happy Tailoring, do let me know how you get on!

    Kindest regards, Monica

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