Made to your brief

Custom Design

Have something made exactly as you picture it. Send a reference photo, choose your garment type and size, and Waseema will come back to you with an accurate quote before any work begins. Custom pieces start from R750.

  • Tops and Bottoms — from R750 each

    Shirts, blouses, tunics and similar. Pants, palazzos and skirts — tailored to fit and fall the way you want. Made to your measurements in your choice of fabric.

  • Dress or One-Piece — from R950

    Dresses, abayas, jumpsuits and full-length one-pieces, including occasion wear.

  • Outerwear — from R1 300

    Coats, blazers, jackets and similar. Made to intended design and fit.

  • Special Pieces — POA

    Any creative project — bridal, editorial, statement or one-of-a-kind commissions. Quoted per project.

Brackets are starting points. Final pricing depends on fabric, detail and complexity — which is why we quote from your photo rather than guessing up front.

South African sizing

Find your size

Use the chart below to find your South African size before you send your request. If you are between sizes, or would rather work from exact measurements, note that in the form and Waseema will guide you.

Sizing chart coming soon

Not sure of your size? Send your bust, waist and hip measurements in centimetres with your request and Waseema will confirm the right fit for you.

Request a quote

Tell us what you would like made. Waseema reviews every request personally and replies with an accurate price.

Sending your photo: paste a link above, or send the image directly to Waseema on WhatsApp — the button appears once you submit. A clear photo is what makes an accurate quote possible.

Good to know

How the custom process works

1. Submit the form with your garment type, size or measurements and reference photo.

2. Waseema reviews it and, if she takes the project on, sends you an accurate quote.

3. On approval, a 50% deposit secures your slot. For one on one consultations, personal measurements are done. For online consults, measurements provided by you will be used.

4. Your fabric is either sourced or provided by you. Please note your quote will include costs of acquiring fabrics, should you require Waseema to get them for you. Please let us know your preference.

5. Your pattern is created.

6. Only if necessary, a block or sample is created based on the pattern for more complex designs. You will then need to come for your first fitting. Your pattern will then be adjusted to your liking. Note: A block or sample pattern fitting is only necessary for more tailored / complex garments like bridal etc. If not we go straight to your actual fabric cutting and sewing.

7. Your fabric is then cut, constructed and sewn to create your final garment.

8. You are updated throughout the process and will receive pictures of the final sewn garment and work in progress if necessary.

9. Make your final payment and have your item delivered to your door or arrange for pick up.

Why we quote from a photo

Fabric, detailing, lining and construction change the price considerably. A photo lets us price your piece honestly rather than quoting a range that shifts later.

Timelines

Most custom pieces take 2–5 weeks from approved quote, depending on the project and current studio load. Occasion and bridal work should be booked as early as possible.

Do you copy designer garments?

We use your reference as inspiration and interpret it in our own construction — we do not reproduce another designer's work identically. If a request is not something we can take on, we will tell you honestly.

Rather just message us?

Send your reference photo straight to Waseema on WhatsApp and she will take it from there.