13 Purpose-Built Modules for Modern Boutiques
Generic retail software fails tailoring businesses because it doesn't understand fabric cuts, body measurements, tailor queues, or fitting loops. Boutique Manager was engineered specifically for bespoke fashion.
Craftsmanship Built Into Every Digital Workflow
Customer & Profile Management
Maintain rich client profiles containing phone numbers, WhatsApp handles, delivery addresses, personal style preferences, body shapes, and order history. Tag VIP clients, bride families, or alteration-only accounts for tailored client care.
- Instant phone lookup at the front desk
- Connect Customer by WhatsApp with 1-click
- Lifetime spend & outstanding balance indicators
- Birthday and anniversary reminder alerts
Measurement Templates & Versioning
Stop overwriting measurements. When a client gains or loses weight, record an updated version without erasing their past fits. Choose from pre-configured templates for Bespoke Suits, Bridal Gowns, Abayas, Blouses, Lehengas, Kurtas, Salwar Suits, Trousers, Blazers, and Evening Dresses.
- Version v1, v2, v3 history with date stamps
- Toggle effortlessly between Inches and Centimeters
- Custom measurement fields for bespoke fittings
Fast Multi-Garment Order Booking
Customers rarely order just one item. In a single order ticket, capture a 3-piece bridal trousseau (Blouse, Skirt, Dupatta) or multiple suits with individual delivery dates, fabric intake tags, lining notes, and design inspiration photos.
- Multiple items under one unified order number
- Fabric sample photo upload & intake checklist
- Neckline, sleeve, and embroidery style attachments
Service-Based Turnaround Estimates
Never commit to an impossible delivery date. The engine calculates realistic delivery schedules based on service complexity (e.g. simple alteration = 2 days, hand-embroidered bridal lehenga = 21 days) and workshop capacity.
- Smart lead-time calculations per garment category
- Rush-order / urgent surcharge flags
- Automated trial appointment date suggestions
Production Queue & Staff Assignment
Break each garment down into distinct production stages: Master Pattern Cutting, Handwork / Embroidery, Machine Assembly & Tailoring, Interlock/Finishing, and Pressing. Assign specific craftsmen or seamstresses to each stage with target completion hours.
- Visual Kanban board for workshop floor
- Instant bottleneck detection across tailors
- Real-time status transitions with 1 tap
Staff Role Permissions & "My Work"
Master tailors log into a streamlined mobile view that displays only their assigned queue. They see cut notes, measurements, and chalk instructions without having access to billing numbers or customer contact directories.
- Role levels: Owner, Manager, Receptionist, Tailor
- Protects customer phone numbers from export/leakage
- Tailors mark work completed directly from the bench
Trials & Alterations Workflow
A customer trial is a critical moment. When alterations are required, log the exact fit issue (e.g. "take in waist by 0.5 inches, loosen armhole"). The garment re-enters a priority queue with a target fix date, preventing last-minute customer frustration.
- Track trial iteration count (Trial 1 vs. Trial 2)
- Digital client sign-off on fit acceptance
- Dedicated alteration rack storage numbering
Billing, Payments & PDF Invoices
Generate compliant invoices in A4 PDF or thermal POS receipt formats. Capture advance deposits, calculate pending balances, auto-apply VAT (e.g. UAE 5%), sales tax, or apparel GST (5% / 12%), and print or export itemized tax receipts in multiple currencies.
- Share Invoice by WhatsApp & PDF download
- Multi-currency online payments via Razorpay & Stripe (International cards, Apple Pay, UPI, NetBanking)
- Clear itemized balance tracking on handover
- Custom boutique logo & terms on invoices
Order Activity Timeline & Audit Log
Every single touchpoint is recorded: who took the order, which tailor cut the fabric, who marked the trial ready, when the advance payment was received, and who handed over the garment. Total transparency eliminates internal finger-pointing.
- Immutable chronological activity trail
- Staff action timestamps
- Instant search by order # or client name
Reports & Business Visibility
Get real-time insights into your shop's health. View daily gross sales, collected vs. outstanding balances, garment categories driving highest margins, and individual tailor throughput for weekly or monthly salary calculations.
- Daily cash drawer & digital payment reconciliation
- Master tailor piece-rate production reports
- Export data to Excel/CSV anytime
Multi-Branch-Ready Architecture
Running a flagship showroom and a separate workshop or multiple boutique branches across cities? Switch between branches with 1 click while maintaining a centralized customer database and synchronized inventory.
- Shared client measurement vault across branches
- Branch-specific staff access and sales reporting
- Centralized owner analytics console
SaaS Plans & Scalable Feature Limits
Pay only for what your boutique needs today and upgrade as you grow. Transparent tiering based on staff seats (2 to 15+), monthly garment orders (300 to 1,500+), and branches (1 to multi-branch) with modular add-ons.
- 30-Day Free Trial with Growth Plan features (up to 30 orders)
- Starter (₹799/mo), Growth (₹1,499/mo), Pro (₹2,999/mo)
- Modular add-ons for extra staff, branches & order quotas
Secure Super Admin Support Access
When you need technical help or configuration assistance, our support team accesses your instance only with your explicit, time-limited permission. Every support action is logged with full audit transparency.
- Owner-approved support impersonation token
- Automated session expiration after 2 hours
- Complete read/write audit logging
The Traditional Notebook Method vs. Boutique Manager
Compare how everyday tailoring workflows operate in paper registers versus our unified cloud platform.
| Workflow Task | Manual Paper Notebooks & WhatsApp | Boutique Manager Cloud SaaS |
|---|---|---|
| Customer Measurement Retrieval | Searching through stacks of dusty physical books; re-measuring clients when notes cannot be found. | Instant phone search pulls up complete fitting history and latest measurement version in 2 seconds. |
| Order Intake & Multi-Garment Bookings | Handwritten carbon slips with abbreviated notes; photos scattered across personal WhatsApp chats. | Structured digital order ticket with photo attachments, individual item deadlines, and styling sketches. |
| Tailor Task Assignment | Calling out orders verbally or taping paper slips to fabric bundles that frequently tear or get lost. | Tailors view their assigned garments on mobile "My Work" with clear neck/sleeve dimensions and notes. |
| Trial & Alteration Tracking | Chalk markings rub off; tailors forget client trial appointments; fitting delays cause client panics. | Dedicated alteration queue with adjustment instructions, priority markers, and trial calendar reminders. |
| Invoicing & Balance Collection | Handwritten paper receipts; advance deposits forgotten; 10-15% uncollected balances on garment handover. | GST-ready printable PDF invoices, itemized balance tracking, and zero unpaid payment leakage. |
| Business Visibility & Reports | Owner spends 2 hours every evening manually calculating cash balances and calling tailors for status. | Real-time cloud analytics dashboard accessible from phone: daily revenue, pending deliveries, and margins. |