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Practical guides for running a tailoring shop or boutique in India: measurements, karigars, orders and the software that helps.
Tailor bill book format: free printable template and guide
Free tailor bill book format for Indian tailoring shops and boutiques. What fields to include, a printable format to copy, and why digital bills save time.
GST for tailors and boutiques in India (2026): rates, registration and invoices
GST for tailoring shops and boutiques: 5% on stitching, garment rates after September 2025, the ₹20 lakh limit, composition, advances, and what goes on a tax invoice or bill of supply.
How to set stitching charges: a rate card for tailoring shops
How tailors and boutiques in India can price stitching: cost per garment, charges for lining, padding and designs, urgent orders, and a rate card to copy.
Salwar suit and kurti measurement chart: every measurement a tailor needs
Salwar kameez and kurti measurements for tailors: how to take each, ease by fit, churidar, patiala and palazzo bottoms, fabric needed and fitting fixes.
How to manage karigars in a tailoring shop
A practical guide for tailoring shop owners: job cards, one karigar per job, stages, trial dates, protecting your customers and keeping the work moving in the rush.
Festive and wedding season checklist for tailoring shops
How tailors and boutiques can get through the Diwali and wedding rush: when to stop taking orders, how to plan trials, karigar capacity and keeping customers informed.
Blouse measurement chart: the measurements every tailor should take
A blouse measurement chart for Indian tailors: the 15 measurements to take, how to take each one, common mistakes, and a blank card you can copy.
Best tailor apps in India (2026): an honest comparison
Juvee, TailorMate, BoutiqueAI, Darzee, TailorBoss, Soi Dhaga and Tailoring App compared on price, free plan, karigar features, GST billing and languages.