Need to convert a brocade sari into a skirt in NYC.

May 9, 2015 3:04 PM

I just bought a gorgeous sari, got it home, and realized it's way too heavy and desperately needs a liner. No problem, I can just get it converted into a lehenga (long skirt)...I think?

Downsides:
The fabric is quite heavy, brocade, and has beading throughout.

Plus sides:
There's at least 8 feet of it, so lots of room to work with.

1. Has anyone done this before, and how did it work out?
2. Does anyone have recommendations for tailors in NYC, particularly around Williamsburg?

I'm cool with taking the fabric anywhere, with these requirements:

1. They have to be fluent in English so I can explain myself.
2. They have to be cool with screwing up a sari.

posted by timoni to Clothing, Beauty, & Fashion (3 answers total)

You should take it to NJ and have an Indian tailor do it for you. I think you could probably just do a search online for sari store Edison and then ask them for a recommendation.
posted by echo0720 at 6:25 PM on May 9, 2015

Best answer: I can highly recommend this tailor in Gowanus (not an Indian tailor, but she can definitely handle it).
posted by three_red_balloons at 8:22 PM on May 9, 2015 [1 favorite]

Response by poster: Thank you!
posted by timoni at 7:48 AM on May 10, 2015