Tailors in Lalmonirhat busy with Eid orders

With Eid-ul-Fitr approaching, tailors in the district have become increasingly busy as customers rush to place orders for new clothes. The demand has created a hectic schedule for tailors, many of whom are working day and night to complete orders before the Eid moon is sighted. A visit to several tailoring shops in the district headquarters revealed a noticeable increase in customers, especially among fashion-conscious men and women. Young people, in particular, are showing interest in modern and trendy designs for the upcoming festival. Tailors said that due to the surge in orders, sewing machines are running continuously from morning until late at night.

"There is hardly any time to stop," several tailors said, describing the intense workload during the Eid season. According to them, the highest demand during Eid is for Punjabis for boys and newly designed dresses for girls. Owners of Rex Tailors in the district town and Sushri Tailors in the Barabari area said that the Eid season brings significantly more work than the rest of the year, offering them an opportunity to earn some additional income. Director of Sushri Tailors Sumanta Kumar Sen said that the shop charges customers between Taka 300 and Taka 370 for sewing a shirt.

The charge for full pants ranges from Taka 350 to Taka 450, three-pieces Taka 350 to Taka 600, Punjabi Taka 350 to Taka 520, girls' burqas Taka 350 to Taka 500, and blouses and petticoats Taka 450 to Taka 500. However, he said that prices may vary slightly from place to place. Regarding craftsmen's wages, Sen said that workers are paid on a piece-rate basis. They receive Taka 110-130 for a shirt, Taka 135-185 for pants, Taka 110-185 for a three-piece, Taka 140-180 for a Punjabi, Taka 130-150 for a blouse-petticoat, and Taka 150-200 for a women's burqa, depending on the complexity and location. Customers visiting tailoring shops also shared their experiences.

Ridhika Yasmin and Pianka Akhtar, who came to have their clothes made, said that they choose fabrics of their preference every Eid and get them stitched by tailors. Although tailoring charges have increased slightly compared to previous years, they still prefer custom-made clothes, they added. Another customer, Linkcon Islam, who visited Sushri Tailors to make a Punjabi, said that tailor-made clothes allow customers to choose their preferred design and ensure a better fit. "Although the cost is a bit higher during Eid, the clothes are comfortable and stylish," he said.

Local tailors also mentioned that fabrics such as georgette, katan, silk, velvet, net, tasar, and tissue are highly popular this season. Many buyers are particularly interested in outfits decorated with lace, chumki, and kundan. Meanwhile, cotton fabrics are also selling well due to their comfort. With Eid approaching fast, tailors across Lalmonirhat expect the rush to continue in the coming days as customers hurry to collect their festive outfits in time for the celebration.