Project inquiry
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Project inquiry
Send an enquiry or visit the workshop with the garment you want to alter or remake.
Tailoring and upcycling in Chennai
Tailoring with a second life
New Silhouette remakes and alters garments with a practical eye for fabric, fit, and reuse.
Quotes are based on garment inspection, not guesswork
Remodelling options include dresses, skirts, shirts, jackets, and accessories
Collection includes a final fit or finish review
Quotes are based on garment inspection, not guesswork
Remodelling options include dresses, skirts, shirts, jackets, and accessories
Collection includes a final fit or finish review
How it works
A careful way to remake clothing
A straightforward process that keeps the garment, the design, and the final result aligned.
Assessment
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Assessment
We inspect the fabric, construction, and fit request to see what the garment can support.
Approval and quote
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Approval and quote
We discuss the concept, confirm the scope, and share a quote before any work begins.
Work and collection
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Work and collection
The garment is remade, reviewed at collection, and finished with any agreed final adjustment.
Use cases
Ways we remake clothing
From cherished pieces to worn favourites, we shape the work around what the garment can honestly support.
Vintage pieces
Vintage fit updates
Ideal for garments with character, age, or construction details worth keeping.
- Update fit while respecting the original construction
- Keep the garment wearable without forcing an unrealistic change
Vintage pieces
Sentimental garments
Sentimental remodelling
Best for pieces you want to continue wearing without losing their personal meaning.
- Preserve the look while improving comfort or usability
- Review the fabric carefully before any redesign is approved
Sentimental garments
Everyday wear
Everyday alterations
Useful when a favourite item needs a better fit or a cleaner finish.
- Refresh shirts, jackets, dresses, or skirts for regular use
- Choose alterations that match the garment’s structure
Everyday wear
Fabric reuse
Accessory upcycling
A practical option when you want to reduce waste and make use of existing fabric.
- Turn usable fabric into accessories or smaller useful pieces
- Plan the remake around what the material can support
Fabric reuse
Features
What makes our work different
A careful process for clothing that needs a better fit, a new shape, or a second life.
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Assessment first
We check the garment first so the quote reflects fabric condition, construction, and the fit requested.
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Remodel and reuse
Old garments can be reshaped into something useful again, from restyled clothing to new accessories.
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Approval before extras
No extra work begins until the concept is approved, keeping the project aligned with the agreed design.
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Collection check
Every finished piece is reviewed again at collection so the final handover stays precise and practical.
What customers say
Feedback from customers who brought in garments for redesign, fit updates, and careful finishing.
Meera S.
Upcycling customerThe redesign reused the strongest parts of my original garment and made the fabric limits clear before I approved the work.
Arjun S.
Repeat customerAfter inspecting the fabric and construction, the studio gave me a realistic completion date and contacted me when it was ready to try on.
Priya S.
Local tailoring customerThe finished garment was checked again at collection, and a small final adjustment was handled carefully without changing the agreed design.
Why New Silhouette
Better wear, less waste
Alterations and remodelling shaped by the garment you already have.
Plan the next version
Start a projectBring in a garment you want to alter, restyle, or upcycle. We review the fabric and construction first, then outline a practical next step.
Before and afterMade for a second life
Realistic Fit
We inspect construction, seam allowances, and fabric limits before recommending what is realistic.
Thoughtful Upcycling
Give garments a new purpose through redesign, restyling, and careful fabric reuse.
Clear Project Quote
Receive a custom quote after the garment and design are reviewed together.
Final Collection Check
Your piece is checked again at collection, with any small agreed adjustment handled carefully.
Contact
Send your enquiry
Tell us about the garment, the fit you want, and any ideas you already have.
Email
[email protected]
Phone
+91 81228 38049
Address
66, Muthaiyah Street, Vellala Teynampet, Chennai, IN, 600086
FAQ
Frequently asked questions
Helpful answers for alteration, remodelling, and upcycling projects.
Explore topics
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When will I receive a quote?
We first inspect the garment, fabric, construction, and requested fit before giving a final quote.
We first inspect the garment, fabric, construction, and requested fit before giving a final quote.
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Can you work with my own fabric or trims?
Yes. We review customer-supplied materials and can quote supplementary items separately if they are needed.
Yes. We review customer-supplied materials and can quote supplementary items separately if they are needed.
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How long does a redesign project usually take?
Typical turnaround is 10 to 20 business days after concept approval, depending on the project.
Typical turnaround is 10 to 20 business days after concept approval, depending on the project.
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Do you take projects from outside Chennai?
Yes. We serve repair and redesign projects accepted in Chennai and welcome workshop visits.
Yes. We serve repair and redesign projects accepted in Chennai and welcome workshop visits.
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What happens at collection?
At collection, we check the finished piece again and handle any small agreed adjustment carefully.
At collection, we check the finished piece again and handle any small agreed adjustment carefully.