dressmakers
Sewers of gowns
Dressmakers is the plural of dressmaker—a person who makes dresses and other women's clothing, typically as a profession or skilled trade.
Unlike tailors, who traditionally work with men's garments, dressmakers specialize in women's wear: The dressmakers in the village kept busy before the spring dance.
Pointed implement for sewing
- threadFiber for stitching
- thimblePitted cap for stitching
- scissorsPivoted twin-blade cutter
- pinPointed metal fastener
bobbin · chalk · pin-cushion · serger · overlock · shears · awl · buttonholer
Quantified sizes or amounts
- alterationsChanges made to something
- hemmingSewing a fabric edge
- bustFailure or sculpture
- waistTorso's narrowest circumference
hips · drape · length · adjustments · sizing · tailoring · tucks · pleats
Long formal garment
- frockLoose outer garment
- bodiceFitted upper garment
- skirtWaist-hung lower garment
- blouseLoose-fitting upper garment
ensemble · bridal · costume · petticoat · corset · sleeve · collar · neckline
Hasty informal drawing
- patternRecurring arrangement or template
- silhouetteFilled-in outline shape
- drapingArranging cloth loosely
- motifRecurring thematic element
palette · texture · collection · concept · vision · inspiration · creativity · line
Exceptional creative skill
- workmanshipSkill in creating objects
- handiworkHandmade work product
- skillAcquired ability through practice
- expertiseSkill from extensive practice
precision · meticulousness · technique · proficiency · dexterity · artisan · mastery · finesse
needle
Pointed implement for sewing
pin · bobbin · chalk · pin-cushion · serger · overlock · shears · awl · buttonholer
measurements
Quantified sizes or amounts
- alterationsChanges made to something
- hemmingSewing a fabric edge
- bustFailure or sculpture
waist · hips · drape · length · adjustments · sizing · tailoring · tucks · pleats · darts
gown
Long formal garment
blouse · ensemble · bridal · costume · petticoat · corset · sleeve · collar · neckline · train
sketch
Hasty informal drawing
- patternRecurring arrangement or template
- silhouetteFilled-in outline shape
- drapingArranging cloth loosely
motif · palette · texture · collection · concept · vision · inspiration · creativity · line · form
artistry
Exceptional creative skill
- workmanshipSkill in creating objects
- handiworkHandmade work product
- skillAcquired ability through practice
expertise · precision · meticulousness · technique · proficiency · dexterity · artisan · mastery · finesse · quality
stitching
Joining with needle, thread
- seamingJoining by stitching
- hemmingSewing a fabric edge
- embroideryDecorative stitching on fabric
smocking · pleating · gathering · darning · appliqué · beading · quilting · basting · topstitching · shirring
- Sewing & Fashionsewing, tailor, fabric, patterns, needles
- makersfilmmaker, crafter, watchmaker, crafters, shoemaker
- garment workersseamstresses, tailors, sewers, cutters, stitchers
- textile artisansweavers, embroiderers, stitchers, needleworkers, knitters
- Victorian fashionbustles, corsets, crinolines, hoop skirts, petticoats
dressmakerscobblers
Shoe menders or desserts
shoemakers · bootmakers · hatmakers · milliners · glovers