Construction
Half canvas standard
Measured
Fifteen points
Fittings
At least one
Cloth
Chosen by weight
Women’s Blouses Tailored, Chiang Mai: a blouse worn under a jacket and a blouse worn alone are different garments and should be cut differently. Under a jacket it needs a slimmer sleeve that will not bunch and a collar that sits flat beneath a lapel; worn alone it can take a fuller sleeve and more detail, because all of it will be seen.
Women’s Blouses Tailored, Chiang Mai: two different garments
The first question is where the blouse will live, because it changes the pattern.
Under a jacket. The sleeve must be slim enough to slide inside a jacket sleeve without bunching at the elbow, which is the most common complaint about blouses worn with blazers. The collar or neckline has to sit flat within the lapel line rather than fighting it. The fabric wants some body so it does not cling under a layer.
Worn alone. Now the sleeve can be fuller, the collar can be more interesting, and details like a tie neck or a gathered cuff earn their place, because all of them will actually be seen.
A blouse made to do both does neither especially well. Say which at the order stage.
Tucked or out
The other decision that has to be made before cutting.
A blouse cut for tucking is longer, so it stays down when you raise your arms. A blouse cut to be worn out is shorter with a straighter hem and finishes at a deliberate point, usually between the top and middle of the hip.
A long tucking blouse worn out looks like it has been pulled loose. A short one tucked in comes out during the day.
Solve the gaping
Covered fully on the blouses page and worth repeating because it is the reason most women consider having one made.
Gaping between buttons at the bust is a bust-to-shoulder ratio problem, not a size problem. The right fix is a properly placed dart or seam that adds room exactly where it is needed. Going up a size fixes the gap and leaves the shoulders, sleeves and waist too large.
A concealed placket is the other route: it removes the visible button line entirely and produces a clean, uninterrupted front.
Fabric
Silk crepe at around 16 momme is the practical default: enough weight to hang cleanly, matte surface, properly opaque, and forgiving of construction. See silk blouses.
Fine cotton in voile, lawn or poplin is crisper, cooler, and holds shape better. The right choice for anything that needs to look sharp.
Linen is the coolest and creases immediately, which suits a relaxed blouse and not a professional one.
Pale colours show perspiration marks readily, which is a real consideration in this climate. Mid and deep tones are more practical for daily wear.
Next step
Walk in, or send your dates and we will tell you honestly what fits in the time you have.
Fabric
Cloth that suits it
Weight decides whether you will actually wear it. Ask for grams, not a Super number.
Silk crepe
Properly opaque, hangs cleanly, and does not cling under a jacket.~16 momme
Cotton lawn
Crisper than silk and holds shape better. Best when it must look sharp.90–120 g
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Women's tailoring
Made-to-measure womenswear in Chiang Mai: suits, blouses, dresses, skirts, blazers and trousers fitted to your own proportions, not a size chart.
Custom blouses
Made-to-measure blouses in silk, cotton and linen, cut to your measurements in Chiang Mai. Fitted through the bust without gaping.
Silk blouses
Custom silk blouses in Chiang Mai. Crepe, habotai and charmeuse cut to fit through the bust without gaping.
Common questions
How many blouses should I have made?
Start with one to prove the pattern, then order more from it. Two or three in different fabrics covers most needs, since a blouse is usually paired with jackets and trousers you already own rather than needing variety of its own.
Should a blouse be tucked or untucked?
Decide before it is cut, because the length differs. A blouse for tucking is cut longer so it stays put when you raise your arms. One for wearing out is cut shorter with a straighter hem so it finishes at a deliberate point.
What blouse works best under a blazer?
A slimmer sleeve so it does not bunch inside the jacket sleeve, a collar or neckline that sits cleanly within the lapel line, and a fabric with enough body that it does not cling. Silk crepe at around 16 momme is a reliable specification.
Can a blouse be made without visible buttons?
Yes. A concealed placket hides the buttons behind a fold of fabric, giving a clean unbroken front. It also removes the gaping question entirely, since there is no visible button line to pull apart.
Next step
Book a fitting
Walk in, or tell us when you are in Chiang Mai and we will hold a slot. First fittings take about 45 minutes.