The COVID-19 pandemic had brought the world to a standstill, but for Kamal Meena, it sparked an idea that would revolutionize tailoring services in India. As people struggled with lockdowns and social distancing, getting simple alterations or custom stitching became a challenge. At the same time, local tailors—many of whom relied on walk-in customers—were on the verge of shutting down.

Kamal saw an opportunity: What if tailoring could come to people’s doorsteps? And what if struggling tailors could get a steady stream of customers through an organized platform?

With this vision, Needles & Thimbles was born in April 2020—a startup that would bridge the gap between customers and tailors through a convenient, tech-enabled doorstep service.

While the aggregator model was successful, Kamal realized that to ensure consistent quality and branding, Needles & Thimbles needed its own production units.

A second outlet launched in Noida, marking the shift towards a hybrid model—combining the scalability of the aggregator network with the control of in-house production.

Impact & Future Vision
Saved 200+ tailoring shops from shutting down during COVID.

Employed 50+ in-house tailors across outlets.

Expanding to 10 more cities by 2025.

Kamal’s vision is clear: "We’re not just stitching clothes—we’re stitching livelihoods, convenience, and trust into every seam."

With plans to integrate AI for custom-fit designs and expand into fashion-tech, Needles & Thimbles is on its way to becoming India’s most trusted stitching brand—one doorstep at a time.

Stitched with Passion. Delivered with Care.