Guides for boutique owners and tailors
Free, practical guides for running a boutique or tailoring shop in India: how to take measurements, how to price stitching, how GST applies to tailoring, and how to keep orders on time.
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Blouse chart
A blouse measurement chart in inches for sizes 32 to 44, plus step-by-step instructions for each measurement, ease allowances and common mistakes to avoid.
Read more →Salwar kameez chart
Salwar kameez and churidar measurements explained step by step, with a standard size chart in inches, ease allowances and the mistakes that cause poor fit.
Read more →Lehenga chart
How to measure for a lehenga choli, with a standard size chart in inches, a length guide by height and heels, ease allowances and bridal measuring tips.
Read more →Blouse rate list
How to set blouse stitching charges from karigar rate, lining, padding, fall-pico and design work, with indicative price ranges and a rate list template to share.
Read more →Start from home
How to start a boutique from home in India: skills, setup cost ranges, Udyam registration, when GST applies, pricing, and finding clients on WhatsApp and Instagram.
Read more →GST guide
GST for tailors and boutiques in plain words: registration limits, the 5% rate on tailoring, readymade garment slabs from September 2025, and the composition scheme.
Read more →Managing karigars
How to manage karigars in a boutique: piece rate vs salary, assigning and tracking work, quality checks, outside job work, attendance and paying on time.
Read more →Delivery delays
Why boutique deliveries slip in wedding season and the Diwali rush, and practical fixes: capacity planning, buffer days, stage tracking and keeping clients updated.
Read more →WhatsApp updates
Which WhatsApp order updates a boutique should send, ready-to-use templates in English and Hindi, Business app vs Platform, the 24-hour window and opt-in rules.
Read more →Business plan
A simple boutique business plan for tier-2 and tier-3 cities: understanding your market, services, pricing, staffing, costs, seasons and a one-page plan outline.
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