garmentmaker
One who sews
A garmentmaker is someone who makes clothing, whether professionally in a factory or workshop, or as a skilled home sewer.
The term is more utilitarian than *tailor* or *seamstress*, emphasizing the practical craft of constructing garments rather than custom fitting or design.
The garmentmakers worked long hours during the busy season.
Clothing alteration professional
- seamstressOne who stitches garments
- alterationsChanges made to something
- fittingSuitable or proper
- measurementsQuantified sizes or amounts
bespoke · sartorial · tailored · hems · cuffs · linings · suit · tuxedo
Skilled manual tradesperson
- handmadeCreated manually, not mechanically
- craftsmanshipSkill in making objects
- stitcherOne who sews
- handcraftCreate something manually
workshop · apprentice · guild · master · journeyman · workmanship · handiwork · skilled
Thread loop in fabric
- hemFolded garment edge
- seamJoined fabric edge
- needlePointed implement for sewing
- threadFiber for stitching
thimble · bobbin · serger · overlock · zigzag · backstitch · darning · basting
One who plans appearances
- couturierCustom clothing designer
- modisteFashionable garment maker
- runwayPaved path for planes
- ready-to-wearFactory-made standard-size garments
collections · atelier · fashion house · style · trends · silhouette · ensemble · sketch
Woven or knit material
- cottonPlant fiber for textiles
- silkFine woven insect fiber
- woolSheared animal fiber
- linenFlax-derived textile
denim · twill · velvet · chiffon · satin · jersey · muslin · calico
Interlacing strands into fabric
- knittingLoop-based textile making
- crochetingCrafting with hooked needle
- embroideryDecorative stitching on fabric
- quiltingLayered fabric stitching
felting · dyeing · draping · patternmaking · pleating · smocking · appliqué · beading
tailor
Clothing alteration professional
- seamstressOne who stitches garments
- alterationsChanges made to something
- fittingSuitable or proper
measurements · bespoke · sartorial · tailored · hems · cuffs · linings · suit · tuxedo · pinstripe
artisan
Skilled manual tradesperson
- handmadeCreated manually, not mechanically
- craftsmanshipSkill in making objects
- stitcherOne who sews
handcraft · workshop · apprentice · guild · master · journeyman · workmanship · handiwork · skilled · trade
stitch
Thread loop in fabric
thread · thimble · bobbin · serger · overlock · zigzag · backstitch · darning · basting · tacking
designer
One who plans appearances
ready-to-wear · collections · atelier · fashion house · style · trends · silhouette · ensemble · sketch · drape
fabric
Woven or knit material
linen · denim · twill · velvet · chiffon · satin · jersey · muslin · calico · broadcloth
weaving
Interlacing strands into fabric
- knittingLoop-based textile making
- crochetingCrafting with hooked needle
- embroideryDecorative stitching on fabric
quilting · felting · dyeing · draping · patternmaking · pleating · smocking · appliqué · beading · loom
garmentmakerfashion buyer
Selects merchandise for stores
customer · consumer · end user · retail buyer · retailer