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...

The single most common mistake women make when getting a blouse stitched is choosing the wrong fabric . A beautifully designed blouse in the wrong material will not drape well, will not feel comfortable, and will not last. At Mitaish Tailor's Supermarket in Avadi , we stock a complete range of blouse fabrics — and in this guide, our experts break down exactly what works for each occasion and saree type. For Kanjivaram and Silk Sarees Raw silk blouse piece — the traditional and most popular choice. Holds embroidery well and has a natural sheen that matches Kanjivaram perfectly. Brocade — rich, textured, and formal. Perfect for temple jewellery looks and traditional weddings. Velvet — increasingly popular for winter weddings and evening events. For Georgette and Chiffon Sarees Georgette blouse piece — light, flowing, matches the saree fabric naturally. Best for casual and semi-formal wear. Net with lining — elegant and slightly transparent. Great for festive and part...