modiste
High-fashion seamstress
A modiste is a maker or seller of fashionable women's clothing, especially hats and dresses.
The term is French and carries an air of elegance and craftsmanship: She visited her modiste for a fitting of the new gown.
The word is old-fashioned, largely replaced by designer or dressmaker in contemporary usage.
One who stitches garments
- couturièreFemale fashion designer
- dressmakerOne who sews garments
- millinerDesigner of women's headwear
- haberdasherMen's accessories dealer
apprentice · atelier · workroom · mannequin · dress form · clientele · commission · consultation
Constructing garments from fabric
- patternmakingCreating garment construction templates
- drapingArranging cloth loosely
- embroideryDecorative stitching on fabric
- beadingOrnamental small-sphere work
pleating · smocking · shirring · basting · stitching · hemming · alterations · needlework
Woven or knit material
- textileMaterial from woven fibers
- silkFine woven insect fiber
- satinGlossy-surfaced woven cloth
- velvetThick-pile textile
chiffon · lace · tulle · organza · taffeta · muslin · linen · cotton
Custom luxury dressmaking
- prêt-à-porterFactory-made designer clothing
- collectionGathered set of items
- runwayPaved path for planes
- voguePrevailing popular style
chic · ensemble · elegance · sophistication · sartorial · stylish · fashionable · trend
seamstress
One who stitches garments
- couturièreFemale fashion designer
- dressmakerOne who sews garments
- millinerDesigner of women's headwear
haberdasher · apprentice · atelier · workroom · mannequin · dress form · clientele · commission · consultation · bespoke
dressmaking
Constructing garments from fabric
- patternmakingCreating garment construction templates
- drapingArranging cloth loosely
- embroideryDecorative stitching on fabric
beading · pleating · smocking · shirring · basting · stitching · hemming · alterations · needlework · sewing
fabric
Woven or knit material
velvet · chiffon · lace · tulle · organza · taffeta · muslin · linen · cotton · wool
haute couture
Custom luxury dressmaking
- prêt-à-porterFactory-made designer clothing
- collectionGathered set of items
- runwayPaved path for planes
vogue · chic · ensemble · elegance · sophistication · sartorial · stylish · fashionable · trend · boutique
hat
Garment for the head
- bonnetHat secured under chin
- chapeauHeadwear, or bravo
- fascinatorOrnamental clip-on millinery
headwear · beret · toque · pillbox · cloche · veil · headpiece · trimming · feathers · plumes
- craftspeoplepotter, weaver, blacksmith, artisan, potters
- fashion careersfashion designer, fashion model, stylist, tailor, seamstress
- French Occupationscoiffeur, cuisinier, gendarme, chauffeur, secretaire
- Regency eraseason, patronesses, patroness, Prince Regent, Jane Austen
modisterag picker
One who collects castoff cloth
sweatshop worker · seamstress · mender · darner · patcher