tailor's

Suit maker's possessive

A tailor's is a tailor's shop—a place where clothing is made, altered, or repaired: I need to drop these trousers at the tailor's.

The possessive form implies an omitted noun (shop, place), a common pattern in British English for businesses: chemist's, butcher's, greengrocer's.

craft

chalk

Soft sedimentary writing stone

shearsHeavy-duty cutting blades
dummyLifelike substitute figure
thimblePitted cap for stitching

pins · measuring tape · seam ripper · notions · basting · fitting · alterations · pattern · cutting table · dress form

workshop

workroom

Room for tasks

atelierCreative professional's workspace
benchShared seating surface
cutting roomPost-production editing space

fitting room · mannequin · sewing machine · haberdashery · mirror · pedestal · storefront · backroom · apprentice · journeyman

anatomy

bunion

Foot joint deformity

stoopSmall entry porch
eyestrainOverworked vision discomfort
backachePain along spine

squint · repetitive strain · occupational hazard · sedentary · poor circulation · varicose veins · myopia

Opposites

provider vs. recipient in clothing service

tailor'scustomer's

Belonging to a buyer

client's · wearer's · patron's · buyer's · owner's

bespoke vs. mass-produced clothing origin

tailor'sfactory's

Belonging to production facility

manufacturer's · off-the-rack · ready-to-wear · mass-produced · mill's

professional maker vs. home/amateur

tailor'samateur's

Hobbyist's or novice's

homemade · DIY · self-made

Phrases

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

Family

tailor, tailored, tailoring, tailors, tailor-made, tailoress, tailor's chalk

Familiarity: Top 500,000
Profile: Known to kids · Used worldwide · Timeless · Concrete · Everyday, not technical · Rated G