The Ruling on a Woman Going to Tailors

You also say: Is it permissible for a woman to go to male tailors to have her clothes sewn, even though there are female tailors available, even if she is accompanied by a mahram (a relative one may not marry), given that he does not take her measurements with his hand, but rather she gives him another dress to use as a pattern? Please guide us, we women, may Allah guide you?
Answer: There is no harm in a woman going to the tailor, or in her wali (guardian) going and giving him her clothes with measurements to be used as a reference, whether it is clothing or threads to be used as a reference; there is nothing wrong with that. The thing to be avoided is her going herself so that he measures her, touches her, or is alone with her. This is an abomination and is not permissible. It is an abomination for him to be alone with her, or to measure her with his hand, or to touch her with his hand. However, if she gives him the garment to measure against, or threads to measure against, there is nothing wrong with it. And if sufficient female tailors are available, women are preferable in every situation. Yes.