A Repeat Order

After my last accidental visit to a little local tailor turned out to be such a success — cheap, fast, and beautifully made — I decided to order the same overalls again in different fabrics.

Yellow Overalls

  • Fabric (1.5m): 120 baht
  • Tailoring: 200 baht　
  • Total: 320 baht

Light Blue Overalls

  • Fabric (1.5m): 60 baht
  • Tailoring: 200 baht　
  • Total: 260 baht

There was actually quite a lot of fabric left over, so technically it may have cost even less than that.
The turnaround time was 2 weeks.

Buying Buttons in Yawarat

Last time, I felt a little bad for not bringing any buttons, and I also wanted to try choosing them myself this time, so I picked some up in Yawarat.

I don’t remember the exact price, but I think they were around 5 baht each or so.

Finished — and Both Are So Cute

The yellow pair has large brown buttons, and the fabric is thin and airy, which makes it feel perfect for the heat.

The light blue pair has wooden buttons, and the fabric is a little sturdier than the yellow one.

The color is quite elegant, too, so it feels like it could even work for slightly more formal occasions.

That morning, it had rained, so my son was absolutely determined to wear his rain boots…

Comparing All Four: What Would I Change Next Time?

I lined up all four pairs together — the Zara original on the far left, and the three tailored ones on the right.

Even though they’re all the same shape, it’s so fun how different they look depending on the fabric, color, and buttons.

But then again… I had forgotten one important thing: kids grow.

One of the best things about overalls is not just how cute they are, but also how long they can be worn thanks to adjustable straps.

So now I kind of regret having them made with just one button.

That said, with made-to-order pieces, if there’s leftover fabric, it should be possible to lengthen the straps or even remake them into pants later on.

So in the end, maybe it’s all mai pen rai. (means “no problems” in Thai Language)

Next Journey : New Order: Finally, I Made It to the “Rama 4 Tailor”

I finally figured out which shop people had actually meant when they said “the Tailor on Rama 4” — the place that originally led me to this little local tailor by mistake.

Next Journey : New Order: Finally, I Made It to the “Rama 4 Tailor”