The honest answer to "how much does it cost?" is "it depends", but that is not very helpful when you are trying to plan. So here are the real starting prices at our atelier, what each kind of piece costs, and the handful of things that move the number up or down.
How tailoring is priced
A tailored garment is priced on three things: the fabric, the complexity of the design, and the work that goes into the fit. A clean shift dress in house cotton is quick to cut and sew. A beaded evening gown in imported silk, with a lining and three fittings, is a different amount of craft. Both are fairly priced for what they are.
Every price below is a starting point. We give you a firm quote once we know the fabric and the design, with no surprises later.
What each piece costs
Alterations: from 500 THB per section. Hems, seams, zips and fit adjustments on clothes you already own.
Tailored trousers: from 3,000 THB. Cut to your real waist, hip and leg, which off-the-rack rarely gets right.
Shirts and blouses: from 3,000 THB, depending on fabric and detail. See our guide to custom shirts and blouses for what is possible.
Custom dresses: from 5,000 THB for a day dress, up towards 30,000 THB for an elaborate occasion dress or evening gown.
Women's suits: from 16,500 THB for a bespoke two-piece, or from 8,000 THB for a jacket on its own.
Wedding gowns: from 25,000 THB, depending on fabric, lace and structure. More on the wedding dress page.
You can see the full, itemised list on our pricing page.
What moves the price
Fabric. House cloth from our bolts is included in the quote. Premium imported wool or silk from the great mills costs more, and we are happy to work to your budget either way.
Detailing. Beading, hand-finishing, complex linings, pleating and boning all add hours, and hours are most of the cost.
Fittings and time. A first commission includes the fittings that build your pattern. Once we have your block, repeat orders are quicker and simpler to price.
Is custom cheaper than you think?
Often, yes. Once you add up an off-the-rack piece plus the alterations it always seems to need, a made-to-measure garment in the same class of fabric is frequently the same money, for something that actually fits and lasts. You are buying fewer, better things.
Getting a quote
Tell us the piece, the fabric you have in mind and your timing, and we will give you a clear price before any work begins. You can read how the process works first, or just come in for a chat. We have been pricing honest, made-to-measure work on Sukhumvit since 1989.
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Malai Chanhom
Malai brings 20 years of invaluable experience from working in tailoring. Her expertise and passion for crafting the perfect fit drive her mission to help every customer find their ideal style.
Her dedication to her craft goes beyond the workroom. Whether it is a wedding gown, a tailored suit, or an alteration, every piece gets the same care.
