tailor
Sews custom suits
A tailor is a person who makes, alters, or repairs clothing, especially men's suits and formal wear.
The verb means to make or adapt something for a particular purpose or person: The program is tailored to individual needs.
Tailored clothing is fitted and structured rather than loose.
She had the dress tailored to fit perfectly.
Pointed implement for sewing
- threadFiber for stitching
- thimblePitted cap for stitching
- scissorsPivoted twin-blade cutter
- measuring tapeMarked flexible length-finder
pincushion · sewing machine · bobbin · seam ripper · dress form · chalk · shears · iron
Custom-crafted to specifications
- custom-fitAdjusted to individual specifications
- handmadeCreated manually, not mechanically
- personalizedAdapted for an individual
- one-of-a-kindHaving no equivalent
couture · Savile Row · fitting · commission · clientele · consultation · house style · trunk show
Matched formal garments
- jacketSleeved upper-body covering
- trousersBifurcated lower-body garment
- waistcoatSleeveless torso garment
- vestSleeveless upper-body garment
blazer · coat · overcoat · tuxedo · morning coat · frock coat · dinner jacket · sport coat
Recurring arrangement or template
- cuttingDividing via sharp edge
- drapingArranging cloth loosely
- seamJoined fabric edge
- dartHandheld pointed projectile
pleat · lining · interlining · canvas · fusing · padding · lapel · collar
Skilled manual tradesperson
- seamstressOne who stitches garments
- dressmakerOne who sews garments
- clothierSeller of garments
- outfitterEquipment seller for expeditions
haberdasher · cutter · fitter · patternmaker · journeyman · apprentice
Sheared animal fiber
- tweedTextured woolen cloth
- flannelSoft napped cloth
- gabardineDurable twill suiting
- worstedCombed wool yarn
serge · cashmere · linen · silk · cotton · velvet · brocade · herringbone
Sewing a fabric edge
- shorteningReducing length or duration
- lengtheningIncreasing in extent
- resizingChanging an object's dimensions
- taperingProgressive decrease in width
letting out · taking in · refitting · reshaping · mending · patching · adjustment · darts
needle
Pointed implement for sewing
measuring tape · pincushion · sewing machine · bobbin · seam ripper · dress form · chalk · shears · iron · pressing
made-to-measure
Custom-crafted to specifications
- custom-fitAdjusted to individual specifications
- handmadeCreated manually, not mechanically
- personalizedAdapted for an individual
one-of-a-kind · couture · Savile Row · fitting · commission · clientele · consultation · house style · trunk show · atelier
suit
Matched formal garments
- jacketSleeved upper-body covering
- trousersBifurcated lower-body garment
- waistcoatSleeveless torso garment
vest · blazer · coat · overcoat · tuxedo · morning coat · frock coat · dinner jacket · sport coat · breeches
pattern
Recurring arrangement or template
dart · pleat · lining · interlining · canvas · fusing · padding · lapel · collar · vent
artisan
Skilled manual tradesperson
- seamstressOne who stitches garments
- dressmakerOne who sews garments
- clothierSeller of garments
outfitter · haberdasher · cutter · fitter · patternmaker · journeyman · apprentice
wool
Sheared animal fiber
worsted · serge · cashmere · linen · silk · cotton · velvet · brocade · herringbone · pinstripe
hemming
Sewing a fabric edge
- shorteningReducing length or duration
- lengtheningIncreasing in extent
- resizingChanging an object's dimensions
tapering · letting out · taking in · refitting · reshaping · mending · patching · adjustment · darts · reweaving
inseam
Inner leg seam length
hip · shoulder · rise · neck · armhole · thigh · calf · drop · stance · posture
- occupationsdoctor, teacher, baker, lawyer, nurse
- craftspeoplepotter, weaver, blacksmith, artisan, potters
- apprenticeshipapprentice, trainee, intern, novice, mentee
- artisan craftshandmade goods, fine jewelry, artisan crafts, handcrafted furniture, watchmaking
- artisanspotter, weaver, blacksmith, cobbler, jeweler
- clothing sellersclothier, seamstress, boutique owner, dressmaker, outfitter
tailormass-produce
Manufacture in bulk
standardize · off-the-rack · ready-made · ready-to-wear · one-size-fits-all
- tailored suitCustom-fitted formal clothing
- custom tailoringGarments made to individual measurements
- tailored shirtGarment altered for fit
- tailored fitGarment adjusted individually
- tailored pantsCustomized leg garments
- tailor makeCreate to individual specifications
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