FAQs
Our Products
Are all your Products Handmade?
Yes. Every single piece is handcrafted by our women artisans as part of our sustainable fashion practice, with intention, skill, and care.
What colours do you use and where do they come from?
Marigold gives you the sharpest yellow you have ever worn. Madder runs deeper than any synthetic red ever will. Onion skin, roots, bark the earth has always had more range, more boldness, and more character than anything a lab could produce. We did not make natural dyes vibrant. They always were. We just stopped pretending otherwise.
Do natural dyes fade over time?
Natural dyes deepen and evolve beautifully with time and wash. This is not a flaw; it is the nature of honest colour. Your piece will not look the same in five years. It will look better.
What does SewMuchBetter actually stand for?
SewMuchBetter is a sustainable fashion brand where craft, conscience, and the artisan women who make it possible all meet. We work with marigold, madder, and other natural dyes instead of synthetic colour, and we charge for the skill and time that goes into every handmade piece. In the age of AI, we made one deliberate choice. We choose human hands over machines, and honest sustainable fashion over shortcuts.
ordering
How do I place an order?
Directly through our website or reach out to us at sewmuchbetter.official@gmail.com or +91 9310402691. We are always happy to help you find the right piece.
Can I place a custom order?
Yes and we love it when you do. Every custom piece is a conversation between your vision and our craft. Reach out with your requirements and we will take it from there.
Do you take bulk or wedding orders?
Yes. For bridal, gifting, or bulk orders please reach out to us directly. We would love to be part of something special.
Natural Dyes vs Synthetic – What’s the Difference?
What’s the difference between natural and synthetic dyes?
Natural dyes come from marigold, madder root, and onion skins, things the earth already grows, not a lab. There’s no chemical runoff, no toxic residue, nothing left behind that shouldn’t be there. It takes longer and demands more skill than mixing a synthetic batch, but that slowness is exactly the point.
Are natural dyes as colourfast as synthetic ones?
Natural dyes evolve rather than stay static. With proper care, cold hand wash and shade drying, they hold their colour beautifully for years and often deepen with age instead of just fading out. This is different from synthetic dyes, which usually just get duller over time.
Fabrics & Materials We Use
What fabrics does SewMuchBetter use?
We work primarily with mul cotton, chanderi silk, and habutai silk, all natural fabrics with no synthetic blends. Every fabric is chosen for how well it takes natural dye and how it breathes and drapes on the body, not just how it looks on a hanger.
Where do you source your fabric from?
We source our cotton and silk from trusted local weavers and fabric suppliers within India, prioritising natural, chemical-free fabric over mass-produced synthetic options. This keeps the process closer to the artisans and true to how the fabric is meant to be worked with.
Shipping & Delivery
How long will my order take to arrive?
Ready pieces are delivered within 7–10 working days. Custom or made-to-order pieces take 15 – 20 working days. Every piece is handcrafted with care and worth every day of the wait.
Do you ship pan India?
Yes. Wherever you are, we will find you.