How to sew a perfectly fitted Shalwar Kameez - Step by Step guide

The secret to a Professional looking shalwar kameez is fit, and you can achieve this at home with the correct steps. Here’s your step-by-step guide to sewing a perfectly fitted shalwar kameez: 

1. Take accurate measurements - a great fit starts long before you cut your fabric 
2. Draft your pattern - mark your seam allowances correctly, and test your pattern on a cheap fabric first 
3.  Cut fabric with care: Use sharp scissors and cut on a flat surface to avoid distortion. Mark darts, notches carefully and correctly 
4. Use a decent sewing machine: Sewing machines that are too cheap don’t sew properly over bumpy shoulders and seams and add to your frustration when sewing.
5. Sew the neckline up first: This sets the foundation of your kameez, then sew up shoulders and side seams and then try the kameez on and adjust for a closer or looser fit before finishing the edges 
6. Finish with neat edges: Use an overlocker or zig zag for clean inside seams, hem the kameez evenly.

Final tip: Don’t rush the fitting stage: Most beginners hurry through fitting, but this is where the magic happens. Take your time to adjust before the final seams - it’s the difference between a homemade outfit and a custom, tailored piece 

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