custom tailoring

Garments fitted personally

Custom tailoring is the craft of making garments to an individual's specific measurements and preferences, as opposed to ready-made clothing.

The process typically involves multiple fittings and personalized fabric selection: He prefers custom tailoring for his suits.

The term extends to any service offering individualized creation or modification: The software company offers custom tailoring of their platform.

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lining · fabric · bespoke · cutting table · dress form · seam allowance · atelier · interfacing · thread · hand-sewn · cutter · darts · chalk · tape measure · alterations · craftsmanship · measuring tape · dressmaker

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Opposites
production method

custom tailoringmass production

Large-scale standardized fabrication

off-the-rack · ready-to-wear · machine-made · prêt-à-porter · industrial production

fit and personalization

custom tailoringone-size-fits-all

Meant for anybody

off-the-peg · store-bought · fast fashion · machine stitching · vanity sizing

exclusivity and accessibility

custom tailoringfast fashion

Trend-driven cheap apparel

bargain bin · Primark · Shein · thrift store finds

Family

custom, tailoring

Familiarity
Top 200,000
Profile
Used worldwide · Timeless · Concrete · Everyday, not technical · Rated G