Stitching Policy

Last updated: November 2026

Thread & Tulip offers professional stitching on all stitched outfits, including standard-size and custom-measurement tailoring. Ready-to-ship outfits are the exception: they are sent as they are and are not customised.

Our aim is to create a finished garment that reflects the original designer look as closely as reasonably possible while taking into account the available fabric, garment construction, customer measurements, modesty requirements and practical tailoring limitations.

This Stitching Policy explains how Thread & Tulip stitches Pakistani designer outfits, including modest coverage, measurements, fit and length, customization, and what to do if your stitched order arrives. Please read it before selecting our stitching service.

At a Glance

Our Standard Approach at a Glance

1. Our Stitching Approach

Designer campaign photographs are primarily created to present the designer's collection and styling.

When stitching an unstitched outfit, we aim to reproduce the overall style and appearance of the model picture designs on every outfits pages where reasonably possible. However, an exact reproduction cannot always be guaranteed because the fabric supplied, embroidery placement, available material, model styling and outfit construction may differ from what was used for the original campaign sample.

Where practical, trousers, dupattas, borders and other components will be finished in a style suitable for the original design.

If a particular feature is essential to you, please confirm it with us before your order enters stitching.

2. Modesty & Design Adjustments

Thread & Tulip's standard stitching approach is to replicate the original designer/model image as shown, including necklines, sleeve length, back coverage, and fabric transparency, without automatically adding modesty-related changes.

We do not add sleeves, raise necklines, cover open backs, add stomach coverage, or add lining for sheer fabric unless the customer specifically requests this before stitching begins.

If you would like any modesty adjustments to the original design, please contact us before stitching starts so we can confirm the change and any effect on cost, fabric requirement, or turnaround time. Once confirmed, we will stitch according to your instructions.

3. Measurements & Customer Responsibility

Please check all measurements carefully before submitting them.

When custom measurements are supplied by the customer, Thread & Tulip relies on those measurements when preparing the garment.

Customers are responsible for ensuring that the measurements submitted are accurate.

If a garment has been produced consistently with measurements supplied or approved by the customer, an incorrect customer-supplied measurement will not normally be considered a Thread & Tulip stitching error.

If you are unsure how to measure yourself, please check our Size Chart or contact our team before placing your order.

Body Measurements & Finished Garment Measurements

A body measurement is not necessarily the same as the finished measurement of a garment.

Professional tailoring normally requires appropriate wearing ease so that the outfit can be worn comfortably and retains the intended shape.

For example, a garment's finished chest measurement may be larger than the customer's body chest measurement.

This is normal tailoring practice and does not by itself indicate incorrect stitching.

4. Fit, Length & Tailoring Tolerances

Every person's body shape and fit preference is different.

Where an outfit is produced consistently with the measurements and instructions provided, a preference for a tighter, looser or otherwise different fit will not by itself constitute a stitching defect.

Small reasonable differences can also occur because garments are cut, stitched and finished by hand.

Outfit Lengths

Please review the design and any stated length before ordering.

Pakistani designer brand outfits can contain fixed embroidery, borders, motifs, scalloping, lace or embellishment. These features can limit how much the finished outfit can safely be shortened or lengthened.

Providing your height alone does not automatically instruct us to produce a particular finished length.

If an exact shirt, dress, sleeve or trouser length is important, please provide the specific required measurement before stitching begins.

5. Customization Requests

Customers may request certain sizing and styling changes subject to fabric and design limitations.

Where a customer requests a design or alteration different from our standard stitching approach, Thread & Tulip will follow the agreed instruction where reasonably possible.

Customers should carefully consider individual design requests before confirming them. A garment that has been correctly produced according to a customer-requested customization cannot normally be returned merely because the customer later prefers the original design or another style.

Once cutting or stitching has started, additional changes may not be possible.

6. Embellishments, Lining & Designer Details

Many designer outfits contain embroidery, beads, sequins, pearls, stones, lace, tassels and other delicate decorative elements.

We will use the components supplied with the outfit and suitable finishing materials where appropriate.

In some cases, an exact accessory, trim or finishing detail shown in a campaign photograph may not be included with the unstitched fabric or may not be commercially available. Where this occurs, a suitable alternative may be used where reasonably necessary.

Transparent fabrics such as chiffon or net may require lining for appropriate coverage. Sleeve lining can be added where suitable or dealt with according to an agreed customer request.

Minor differences in embroidery placement, embellishments, finishing or construction can occur and are not automatically considered stitching faults.

7. After Your Stitched Order Arrives

Please try on your garment promptly after delivery.

If you believe that a stitched garment materially differs from the measurements or customization instructions confirmed with Thread & Tulip, please contact us before arranging alterations with another tailor.

When reporting a stitching concern, we may ask for:

• Your order number
• The measurements originally submitted
• Clear photographs of the garment
• Photographs showing relevant measurements with a measuring tape
• A description of the issue

This allows us to compare the completed garment with the measurements and instructions supplied.

Please do not materially alter the garment before giving us a reasonable opportunity to assess the issue, as further alterations can make the original workmanship difficult to verify.

Where a genuine Thread & Tulip stitching error is confirmed, we will work with you to provide an appropriate resolution and will surely solve your concern.

8. Custom Stitching, Cancellations & Returns

Custom stitching involves work performed specifically for an individual order on customer told instructions including measurements, designs etc.

Once custom cutting, alteration or stitching has started, changes and cancellation requests may no longer be possible.

An outfit will not normally qualify for return solely because:

• Incorrect measurements were supplied by the customer
• The customer later prefers a different fit
• The customer's measurements or weight have changed
• The customer changes their mind about an agreed customisation
• Their event or personal circumstances have changed

This does not affect any rights relating to a genuine stitching error, faulty product, incorrect item or other rights that cannot legally be restricted.

For cancellation, return and refund procedures, please refer to our Refund, Returns & Cancellation Policy.

Before Selecting Thread & Tulip Stitching

By purchasing our stitching service, you confirm that you have had the opportunity to review:

• Your selected size or custom measurements
• Your requested design or alterations
• Any specific garment-length requirements
• Our standard modesty and stitching approach
• This Stitching Policy
• Our Refund, Returns & Cancellation Policy

If any aspect of the design, fit or measurements is particularly important to you, please contact us before stitching begins.

Frequently Asked Questions

Will my outfit be stitched exactly like the designer photo?

We aim to reproduce the overall style and appearance of the reference design where reasonably possible. An exact match cannot always be guaranteed, because the fabric supplied, embroidery placement, model styling and garment construction can differ from the campaign sample.

Why does my stitched outfit have sleeves when the model's does not?

Our standard stitching approach follows the original designer/model image as shown, including sleeve length, neckline, and back coverage. If your outfit was stitched with sleeves (or other changes) not shown in the original image, this would only have happened if it was specifically requested and confirmed before stitching began. If you believe this wasn't requested, please contact us with your order details so we can review it.

Why is the finished garment larger than my body measurement?

A finished garment includes wearing ease so the outfit is comfortable and keeps its intended shape. This is normal tailoring practice and does not by itself mean the stitching is incorrect.

Can you shorten or lengthen my outfit?

Often, yes, but fixed embroidery, borders, motifs, lace or embellishment can limit how much a garment can safely be changed. Please give us the exact length measurement before stitching begins. Your height alone is not treated as a length instruction.

Can I change the colour of the fabric?

Customisation does not normally include changing the original fabric colour.

My stitched outfit does not fit the way I expected. What should I do?

Try it on promptly and contact us before arranging alterations with another tailor. We will compare the garment with the measurements and instructions you supplied. Where a genuine stitching error is confirmed, we will work with you on an appropriate resolution.

Can I return a stitched outfit because I changed my mind?

Custom stitching is work done specifically for your order, so it will not normally qualify for return solely because of a change of mind, a different fit preference, or changed measurements. This does not affect your rights if there is a genuine stitching error or a faulty or incorrect item. See our Refund, Returns & Cancellation Policy.

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