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THE SHAHZAD TAILORS JOURNAL

A little knowledge.
A more personal style.

Notes on fabric, the feel of a good fit, and the small details that help you enjoy what you wear.

FROM THE ATELIER09 STORIES
Style illustration: a deep maroon festive kurta with subtle detailingILLUSTRATIVE IMAGE

WEDDING SEASON3 MIN READ

Wedding shalwar kameez: when to book your tailor

Planning a shalwar kameez or kurta for a mehndi, barat or walima? A practical timeline for fabric, fitting and stitching before the wedding rush in Kot Addu.

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Style illustration: a charcoal shalwar kameez with a neat band collarILLUSTRATIVE IMAGE

DESIGN DETAILS3 MIN READ

Band collar or shirt collar? Choosing a kameez collar

Band (ban) collar or a classic shirt collar? How to choose a kameez collar for the occasion, the fabric and your own style before stitching.

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MEASURING GUIDE2 MIN READ

How to measure for a shalwar kameez at home

Need to send your shalwar kameez measurements? A simple guide to measuring chest, length, shoulder, sleeve, neck, waist and shalwar in inches at home.

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Fabric illustration: ivory cloth folds and a sand-coloured kurta cuff on a stone tableILLUSTRATIVE IMAGE

SUMMER FABRIC3 MIN READ

Cotton and latha fabric for a summer shalwar kameez

Choosing men's cotton or latha fabric in Pakistan? Compare weave, opacity, fabric width and care before stitching your summer shalwar kameez.

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Style illustration: a folded navy kameez showing its classic collar, buttons and cuffILLUSTRATIVE IMAGE

DAILY & OFFICE WEAR3 MIN READ

Cotton vs wash & wear fabric for men: a practical guide

Compare cotton and wash & wear for men's shalwar kameez: composition, drape, seasonal comfort and care, with a Gul Ahmed fabric example.

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Fabric illustration: olive, taupe and charcoal cloth lengths with a measuring tape and tailor’s shearsILLUSTRATIVE IMAGE

BEFORE YOU BUY3 MIN READ

Men’s unstitched fabric guide: length, width and season

Buying men's unstitched fabric online in Pakistan? Check suit length, usable width, composition, season and care before your tailor starts cutting.

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FABRIC NOTES3 MIN READ

Shalwar kameez fabric: cotton, linen or wash & wear?

Cotton, linen or wash & wear? A practical way to choose shalwar kameez fabric for daily wear, the office and special occasions, from a Kot Addu tailor.

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Style illustration: a navy shalwar kameez with a classic collarILLUSTRATIVE IMAGE

THE FITTING ROOM3 MIN READ

Shalwar kameez fitting guide: measurements and comfort

What to bring, what to check and what to discuss at your shalwar kameez fitting: collar, shoulder, sleeve and length, explained by a Kot Addu tailor.

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GARMENT CARE3 MIN READ

Kurta care guide: washing, ironing and fabric instructions

How to wash, iron and store a tailored kurta or shalwar kameez: read the care label, press cotton and blends safely, and keep the fit for longer.

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LET’S MAKE IT PERSONAL

Your next outfit starts with a conversation.

Bring your fabric, your ideas and your questions to our Kot Addu atelier.

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SHAHZADTAILORSTHE ART OF A PERSONAL FIT

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