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How does tailoring work? — the whole journey from visit to collection

The tailoring steps at Ramada Al-Raqi Tailoring as they really happen: from choosing the fabric to the fitting and collection, with the usual timings.

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A white and a cream thobe, folded and ready for handover at Ramada Al-Raqi Tailoring

The steps

  1. Visit and choose the fabric

    Straight from the tailoring branch’s stock, or bring your own fabric.

  2. Agreeing the price

    According to the fabric and the stitch type.

  3. Measurements

    Taken by a specialist tailor.

  4. Thobe details

    The stitch type, then the collar, sleeve, placket and pockets.

  5. Deposit

    Half the amount if the fabric is from the shop, and no deposit if the fabric is yours. Payment is in cash or by card.

  6. Preparing the fabric before cutting

    If both the fabric and the tailoring are ours, we wash the fabric and dry it over three days, then iron it, then cut and stitch the thobe, so as to avoid puckering at the edges and puffing of the interlinings.

  7. Making

    Usually 7 to 10 days, and 15 to 20 days in Ramadan and the Eids.

  8. Fitting

    A mid-process fitting on a ready thobe.

  9. Collection

    We notify you by SMS and a call, then a final fitting or a request for alteration.

In the workshop

A tailor stitching a white thobe on a sewing machine in the Ramada Al-Raqi Tailoring workshop
A specialist tailor makes the thobe after the fabric has been washed, ironed and cut.

An urgent order?

For occasions and weddings we take urgent orders delivered within 24 hours for an extra fee.

Alterations after collection

  • A mistake in the size or in how the stitch type was carried out: free alteration.
  • The cut did not suit you: we alter it free of charge until you are happy.
  • An alteration the customer asks for by choice after the cut was approved may carry a fee.
  • Fabric from outside the shop: we ask for an extra piece of the same type and model for the alteration.
  • Mabroom cannot be altered after stitching.
  • You can bring the thobe back for repair after collection.

Questions about the tailoring steps

How long does it take to tailor a thobe?

7 to 10 days on ordinary days and 15 to 20 days in the seasons (Ramadan and the Eids). For occasions and weddings we take urgent orders delivered within 24 hours for an extra fee.

What if I do not like the cut when I collect it?

If the error is in the size or in how the stitch type was carried out, the alteration is free. If the cut does not suit you, we alter it free of charge until you are happy. Mabroom alone cannot be altered after stitching.

How do I know the thobe is ready?

We notify you by SMS and a call.

Ready to have your thobe tailored?

Find the branch nearest to you, or message us on WhatsApp and we will answer.

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