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I was wondering if anybody made any of thier own clothes for going to other countries to meet thier S.O. Last time i went to Pakistan his sisters worked so hard on making me some outfits. I would really like to make my own before I go again. They just work too hard and I can sew my own.

My problem is i cant find any patterns for making Pakistan clothes. Don't laugh, but i actually had to look at halloween costume patterns to get anything even similiar. Does anybody know of any sites that sells these patterns for me to make. I would really appreciate it.

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Sylvia_n_Joseph   3

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Take a look at folkwear patterns although they tend to be fussy to make or try looking here

Ethnic patterns for Ren Faire

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The best thing is to use one of the old outfits that fits you well.

Take it apart and trace it onto brown paper. Then you'll have a template for other salwar kamiz.

I love Salwar kamiz (also known as Churidar or Punjabi suits) and wear them alot. But I get them tailored in India rather than buying the ready-made ones. The ready-made ones often have hideous patterns and are about as flattering as a potato sack.

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The best thing is to use one of the old outfits that fits you well.

Take it apart and trace it onto brown paper. Then you'll have a template for other salwar kamiz.

I love Salwar kamiz (also known as Churidar or Punjabi suits) and wear them alot. But I get them tailored in India rather than buying the ready-made ones. The ready-made ones often have hideous patterns and are about as flattering as a potato sack.

Do you buy them online? If so, where?

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My SO had beautiful Salwar kamiz made for me with beautiful beads and all, while i was in Pakistan. I have about five of them. Why dont you just send ur measurements to ur sweetie and have him get them made for u there, thats what i did. Besides u wont find the beautiful fabric here like there is there.

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i am horrible at sewing! I tried sewing some shorts for my husband and i was so embarrassed when i handed them over to him, he looked at them like ####### :huh: ...lol well needless to say there is a padlock on the sewing box with the key only where my husband knows...lol

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Li does: She can sew, knit, and embroider. She makes the most beautiful things using a Chinese type of macramé. She also does origami and creates true pieces of art out of scrap paper.

She is amazing. (Did I mention I'm the luckiest guy in the world?) :wub:

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I've had great luck buying custom-tailored salwar suits on eBay, actually - better luck than shopping at the bazaar in KTM sometimes. I have a couple of sellers who I buy from regularly and they have my measurements on file. :D I wear them every day and they fit me perfectly. I agree about the readymades - most are pretty much straight up and down and not flattering at all.


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