Hi,
I've recently learned that the trip to Satwa or Oud Metha is more worth my while, after waiting 3 weeks for Threads and Stitches (the one that fairly recently opened in the Springs) to alter some trousers for me. After a week and a half, they called to say that four of the eight pairs I'd taken in to the shop couldn't be altered. I collected these, and promptly took them to my more regular tailor in Satwa, who looked at me as if I'd grown another head when I suggested that the trousers might be tricky to take in. I will have those on Sunday.
I went to collect the other four pairs at T+S, after receiving a text to say they were done. Of the four pairs, one fitted perfectly, but the others were a bit of a hash. I gave the lady who takes the money (DEFINITELY NOT A TAILOR) some money, and told her that, even though I knew it wasn't her fault, that I had waited for long enough, that the service was very poor and too expensive (double what you pay in Satwa) and that my regular tailor had taken the other pairs with no hesitation. She didn't know what to say. The short of it is, they're not recommended!
On the other hand, Deepa's in Satwa is pretty good if you want either costumes or fairly plain things (they don't do fancy embroidery) and has easy parking. I'm also trying another tailor's shop behind Lamcy called Lily Duds; I know that at least one Dubai designer uses them, and make beautifully finished clothes. When I went in to get a Missoni-style dress made up, after I'd finished being measured and ordering, I ended up buying another one from a rack of already-made clothes that they sell in there, and I love it. They also carry and source fabrics for you if need be. Am looking forward to seeing my design, but also about wearing the one I bought!
