Department
Alterations
Pieces
Questions
Questions about Alterations
Can you hem an abaya I bought somewhere else?
Please ask in store. Our tailors work first on Saffron Lane pieces, and whether we can take on another abaya depends on its fabric and trim and on the queue that week. Bring it to the Jumeirah flagship and the team will tell you on the spot.
Which alterations are done at Al Barsha and which at Jumeirah?
Quick hemming of abayas and trousers is done at both stores. Sleeve alterations, custom abaya tailoring and made-to-measure fittings are handled in the alterations room at the Jumeirah flagship, where the tailors and the fitting space are. Every alteration takes 2–3 days, and the current price of each is shown on the alterations page.
Can you shorten the sleeves of an abaya?
Yes. Sleeve alteration is one of our standard services, done in the Jumeirah alterations room in 2–3 days. Sleeves with lace, pearl trim or embroidery at the cuff may need the trim moved, and the tailor will tell you at the fitting whether that is possible.
How much does it cost to hem an abaya in Dubai at Saffron Lane?
The current price for hemming, and for every other alteration, comes live from our POS and is shown on the alterations page, so you always see today's figure. You pay in store when you drop the piece off or collect it.
Do I need to be there in person for a hem to be pinned?
It is best. We pin the length while you wear the abaya in the shoes you will wear with it, which is the only reliable way to get the hem right. If you cannot come, bring an abaya that already fits you and we copy its length.
Can I return an abaya after it has been altered?
No. Once an abaya or any other piece has been hemmed or altered, it cannot be returned or exchanged, because it has been changed to fit you. Try the piece on fully before the alteration and ask us to pin it twice if you are unsure.
What is the difference between custom tailoring and made-to-measure?
Custom tailoring changes an existing piece more deeply, such as taking in the body or reshaping sleeves. Made-to-measure starts from your measurements: you choose the fabric and details at a fitting in Jumeirah and the abaya is cut for you. Both have current prices shown on the alterations page.
Can you rush an alteration before an event?
Our standard turnaround is 2–3 days. If you have a wedding or Eid gathering sooner than that, tell us when you drop the piece off and we will say honestly whether the tailors can fit it in. Planning a week ahead is the safest.