Alterations
Ethnic & custom stitching in Guelph
Suits, saree blouses and lehengas, stitched and altered with the detail these garments actually need.
South Asian clothing is not like anything else, and it should not be treated like it is. The fall of a saree and the fit of a blouse are two different problems, and neither is solved by taking in a side seam.
We stitch from scratch to your measurements and we alter what you already own. Bring a reference photo or a favourite piece and we will work from it.
Why us
Why these garments need a specialist
Made to measure
Suits, blouses and lehengas stitched to fit you exactly, not adjusted towards it.
Saree pre-draping
A pre-stitched, ready-to-wear drape, so you step into the saree in minutes.
Both traditions, one table
Western and South Asian garments fitted with the same care. Few studios do both.
Your design, matched
We regularly work from a client's own vision: a photo, a sketch, or a piece you already love.
What we do
Stitched from scratch, or altered to fit
How it works
Five steps, start to finish
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Book
Bring your fabric, your garment, or just the idea. Tell us the date you need it for.
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Assess
Measurements taken, and we talk through the design, the fabric and the detailing.
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Quote
A clear price and a realistic timeline before any work begins.
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Fit
One to three fittings depending on the garment. We refine until it sits right.
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Collect
Pressed and finished, ready for the occasion.
Pricing
What it costs
Clear, honest pricing, with a quote confirmed at your appointment. Final pricing depends on the fabric, design and detailing involved.
We will always confirm your price before we begin.
Reviews
What clients say
I had an amazing experience getting my saree prepared and blouse stitched with Gunit! She was very skilled and made sure that everything was perfect for me.
I was looking for a place to get my lehenga altered when I came across Gunit’s Boutique, and I’m so glad I did! She did an amazing job with the alterations, and on top of that, she was incredibly kind, friendly, and welcoming throughout the whole process.
My skirt and blouse had not been stitched properly in India, and I was honestly very worried about getting them altered. But they did an amazing job correcting everything and made the outfit look so beautiful and much better than I expected.
Questions
Asked most often
If yours is not here, call. We would rather answer it now than have you guess.
Do you stitch from scratch, or only alter?
Both. We stitch Indian and Punjabi suits, saree blouses and more to your measurements, and we alter garments you already own.
What is saree pre-draping?
A pre-stitched, ready-to-wear version of your saree, with the pleats and pallu already set. You step into it, no draping required.
Can you match a design I have in mind?
Yes. Bring your ideas, a reference photo, or a favourite piece, and we will work from it.
How long does stitching take?
It depends on the garment and the detailing. We will give you a realistic timeline at your appointment. Working to a deadline? Say so and we will tell you honestly.
Also in the studio
Other things we do
Book your first fitting
987 Gordon St #5A, Guelph. Mon–Fri 11–7:30, Sat 12–6, Sunday by appointment.