Tailoring & clothing repair

Tailoring and clothing repair in Pakistan: prices and how to order

Updated 4 November 2026

A suit stitched by a local tailor in Pakistan costs roughly Rs 800 to Rs 1,500, and boutique work goes to Rs 3,000 or more. The figures are approximate and quoted per garment. For a price for your own job, describe it in a free request on BlaBlaPrice.

Why the price changes

The fabric and the finish matter most. Stitching with a customer's own fabric is often priced separately from stitching with fabric bought from the tailor, and a suit with lining costs more than a simple one. Tell the tailor the item, how many pieces you need and the date you need them by, then ask for one fixed price per piece before you hand over the cloth.

Season and climate

Karachi, Lahore, Islamabad, Rawalpindi and Faisalabad have a desert climate: very hot summers from May to September and mild winters from November to March. In the hot months people usually choose light cotton or linen, while lined wool suits belong to the cooler part of the year. November is the start of the mild season, so it suits fittings and heavier fabrics.

Local rules and what to check

In Sindh, including Karachi, a tailoring or boutique business needs a trade licence, and the government's rate list puts the yearly fee between Rs 300 and Rs 3,000 depending on the zone. If you choose a boutique rather than a home tailor, you can ask whether the shop holds a trade licence. Give measurements in centimetres and write them down with the date of the fitting, so that a later repair can be matched to the original order.

What to write in the request

Name the item and the work: a shirt, a suit, a hem, a zip or a full alteration. Say whether you bring the fabric, how many pieces you need, the size in centimetres, your city or area, the date you need the work by and your budget in Rs. A photo of the garment or of the damage helps a tailor judge the job.

On BlaBlaPrice the request is free for buyers. You describe the job in your own words in a chat and can add a photo. The AI asks for anything missing, looks through tailors' price lists and websites in Pakistan, and shows the prices and businesses it found. Registered sellers reply in the chat with their own offer, price and terms, and your contacts stay hidden until you choose to share them. For other work around the home, see Household services or Dry cleaning and laundry.