Mitaish Boutique — Fashion, Stitching & Tailoring Tips

Ask any professional tailor what separates a well-stitched garment from a poorly-stitched one — and lining material will be in the top three answers. The lining is what touches your skin , gives the garment its structure, and determines how long it will look good. At our Tailor's Supermarket in Avadi , we stock a complete range of lining materials — and in this guide, we explain which type is right for your garment. Types of Lining Material Satin lining: Smooth, slippery, and comfortable against skin. Ideal for blouses, lehenga skirts, and anarkalis. The most commonly used lining in boutique stitching. Available in white, skin tone, and black. Cotton lining: Breathable and absorbent. Best for daily wear garments, office wear, and cotton saree blouses. Especially important in Chennai weather — cotton lining prevents sweat stains and keeps you comfortable in heat. Net lining: Used as an inner layer for sheer blouses and net tops to provide coverage without adding weight. Avai...

If you have ever wondered why some lehengas look full, structured, and beautiful while others look flat and lifeless — the answer is almost always cancan . It is one of the most important tailoring materials for lehenga stitching, and yet it is one of the least talked about. At our Tailor's Supermarket in Avadi , cancan is one of our bestselling materials — and in this post, we explain exactly what it is and why it matters. What is Cancan? Cancan (also spelled kanchan or kankan) is a stiff netting fabric used as an underskirt or inner layer beneath a lehenga skirt. It creates volume, structure, and the characteristic full, flared shape that makes a lehenga dramatic. Without cancan, even the most beautifully embroidered lehenga will fall flat against the legs instead of flaring outward. Types of Cancan Available Soft cancan — light stiffness, good for everyday and casual lehengas Medium cancan — moderate volume, most popular for festive and party wear lehengas Stiff canc...