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Services

Men's and Women's Tailoring, Weddings Gowns, Bridesmaids Dresses, Prom Dresses, Home Fashions

Alterations are an investment in your wardrobe. We really want you to be HAPPY with the end result, so we unconditionally guarantee the quality, workmanship and fit at a reasonable price. Let our expert design team take a vintage find and tailor it to you!

Custom Tailored Business Wear

Sports coats, Blazers, Shirts, Vest, Suits, Slacks, Skirts, Winter coats. For more information on our custom tailoring and business wear,  please visit the website of our bespoke tailoring division, Zaidi Tailors.

Upgrade your wardrobe with Kay

If you'd like to update some of your wardrobe favorites with a new look, have recently lost weight or purchased a great designer piece at a bargain price, Kay can take your old favorites and new finds and customize them, just for you!

Testimonials

• February 14, 2013“My Daughter Felt Like a Princess…”

  
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• January 26, 2013“It Turned Out Perfect!”

  
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• January 26, 2013“Fantastic Job!”

  
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• January 25, 2013“Everything Turned Out Perfectly”

  
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• January 25, 2013“From Jeans to Formal Wear”

  
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• January 25, 2013“Your Work is Amazing!”

  
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• January 25, 2013“Carmel Tailoring is the Best!!!”

  
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About Us

  Since 1992, Mrs. Kay Zaidi has served the clothing needs of the elegant men and woman of Carmel and Indianapolis, Indiana. She received her undergraduate degree in Arts and Design and is also the owner of Carmel Tailoring, a full-service alterations shop in Carmel. Zaidi Tailors is a subsidiary of Carmel Tailoring that specializes in custom clothing with complete, personalized service.

Offering some of the finest and most comprehensive fabrics, Carmel Tailoring & Alterations is a one-stop-shop for all of your tailoring and alterations needs. In addition to creating custom suiting, we can also redesign your existing wardrobe and make home fashions, such as pillows and drapes. We focus on quality, high standards, personal service and satisfaction on everything from jeans to designer garments, which is why so many of our first-time customers become long-time clients. We offer quick turnaround, with rush orders and drop-ins welcome. No appointments needed, except for bridal gowns.

"When looking for a classic, but very unique suit, it can be challenging to find the right fit, That's where we can offer a better alternative," says owner Kay Zaidi.

With a degree in Fashion Design, Kay goes above and beyond in customizing the look that her customers want to achieve. She and manager Amora Scott are capable of inventing a suit that fits impeccably and offers a superior look. Carmel Tailoring & Alterations carries the best of the best of high-end fabrics from Japan, United Kingdom, Italy and France, to make each custom suit.

"Kay really thinks about the box," said Amora. "She can take an idea, create it from scratch and make it something that is truly special and unique."

With 50 years of collective experience, Kay and her staff want to make each customer's visit as unique and memorable as their fashion. the sense of community at Carmel City Center is a perfect fit for Carmel Tailoring & Alterations' new location.

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Wedding Apparel

Wedding gowns, tuxedos, bridesmaids, flower girls, mothers of the bride and groom.

Full Service Consultation

For brides and their family, this  is part of their biggest day in their  lives. During this consultation, you will learn everything you need to know about your dress alteration, putting you at ease by utilizing your wardrobe to its fullest potential.

 

Redesign an Heirloom Dress

You want to wear your mother's or grandmother's wedding dress but the style is outdated. Kay and her expert staff can take your heirloom dress and with modifications, bring it into the 21st century while still allowing you to keep a family tradition.

Friends of Carmel Tailoring

Our customers trust us for everything from workout wear to the most important garment they'll every wear, their bridal gown. Here are some of our friends who have shared photos of their big day!

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Global Impact

Make Your Mark in the World

At Carmel Tailoring & Alterations, we believe in being good citizens of the world, and as such, support efforts to eradicate slavery, human trafficking, political and economic oppression and promote education and equality for everyone. This sense of Corporate Social Responsibility has lead us to support and promote organizations around the world that are working toward these efforts. Please take a few moments and read more about these amazing organizations.

The Center for Global Impact

The Center for Global Impact is a faith-based 501(c)3 relief and development organization, registered in the State of Indiana, designed to creatively connect financial and human resources with social and humanitarian projects around the world. Established in 2008, the Center works with individuals, families, schools, businesses, small-groups and large organizations offering unique opportunities to engage global issues. As an organization, they are committed to helping people in the West understand the reality, complexity and ramifications of poverty in the developing world. They then create opportunities for involvement based upon their unique gifts, skills, interests, and networks.

The Daughters Line

The Daughters Line started in 2010 as a collaboration between designer, Nicole Krajewski and Andrea Reed, owner of Sophia's Bridal and Prom. Originally, it was a formal line of prom gowns.  Now, a ready-to-wear fashion line as well as handbags and purses. The line is manufactured in Cambodia by young women who have been rescued from human-trafficking.

Sseko Designs

Sseko Designs believes that every woman has a dream and when she is given the opportunity to pursue those dreams, we are collectively walking towards a brighter and more just and beautiful world. They are a sandal and handbag company based in Uganda that makes beautiful leather sandals with interchangeable fabric straps that can be styled in hundreds of ways. Sseko began as a way to generate income for high potential, talented young women to continue on to university and every woman who has graduated from Sseko is currently pursuing her college degree.

In addition to our university-bound team, Sseko also employs a full-time team of women from all walks of life. By creating an environment of dignity, honor, creativity and dedication, Sseko Designs provides the opportunity for women in East Africa to end the cycle of poverty and create a more equitable society.

       

Current Promotions

Deals of the Week

Spring Fling Special -- The more custom pieces you buy, the more you earn!

Women’s special

• Order 5 skirts get the 6^th one free.
• Order 6 shorts get the 7^th one free.
• Order 6 pants get the 7^th one free.
• Order 2 suits get a shirt free.

Men’s Special

• Order 5 suits get the 6^th one free.
• Order 1 suit get a shirt free.
• Order 6 shirts get the 7^th one free.
• Order 5 shorts get the 6^th one free.
• Order 10 shirts get the 11^th one free.

Ongoing Deals

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Gift Giving

Accessories

If you're looking for an elegant gift for the discerning man in your life, we carry an exclusive collection of ties, tie bars and cuff links. Stop in to see what's in stock!

Gift Certificates

To make gift-giving easier, we offer gift certificates in any denomination, which can be used for everything from alteration work, to accessories, even a custom-made shirt or suit!

Jewelry

We carry a wide range of elegant jewelry, perfect for brides, their attendants or as a unique gift for the lucky woman in your life. Stop in to see what's in the shop!

Zaidi Tailors

Equestrian Suiting

Carmel Tailoring, through its custom clothing division Zaidi Tailors, has added a new service, adding custom riding apparel for horse shows and competitions. To learn more about this special service, please visit the Zaidi Tailors page on Equestrian Suiting.

Medical Accommodations

Through our custom clothing division, Zaidi Tailors, we have recently started creating custom clothing for people who find themselves facing either long-term or permanent disabilities that make off-the-rack clothing either tricky to navigate, or that don't fit correctly. For more information on how we can create custom clothing or alter existing items in your wardrobe, visit our Medical Accommodations page at Zaidi Tailors.