dressmaker
[noun]
a person who creates custom-made clothing, specializing in the design and construction of dresses
Clothes and Fashion - Making Clothes
Here you will learn some English words related to making clothes such as "thread", "trim" and "tailor".
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dressmaker's model
[noun]
a three-dimensional model of the human body used by dressmakers and designers for fitting and designing clothing
tailor
[noun]
a person whose job is making clothes, especially for men
Ex:
She
apprenticed
with
a
tailor
to
learn
the
trade
.
pin
[noun]
a slender, elongated object typically made of metal, that has a sharp point at one end and a flat or rounded head at the other
Ex:
He
pricked
his
finger
on
a
pin
that
had
fallen on
the
floor
.
safety pin
[noun]
a type of pin that has a simple spring-loaded mechanism and is used to fasten or secure items temporarily
thimble
[noun]
a small protective cap worn on the finger to prevent injury while pushing a needle through fabric when sewing
applique
[noun]
a decorative design made by cutting out and stitching a different piece of fabric or material onto a larger piece to create a pattern or picture
hook and eye
[noun]
a small metal fastener that is used to hold two pieces of material together, consisting of a hook that catches onto a small loop or eyelet
to trim
[verb]
to make something, like clothing, look better by adding decorative elements
Ex:
The
curtains
were
trimmed
with
a
matching
fringe
,
completing
the
room
's
decorative
theme
.
snap
[noun]
a small fastener made of two interlocking discs, commonly used on clothing and accessories, that closes with a sharp sound
Ex:
My
bag
has
a
magnetic
snap
instead of
a
zipper
.
fringe
[noun]
a decorative border made of hanging threads, cords, or strips, often used to embellish clothing or accessories
bead
[noun]
a small, decorative object made from various materials, pierced with a hole and attached to clothing, accessories, or jewelry
Ex:
to bead
[verb]
to embellish fabric, clothing, or accessories by sewing beads onto them
Ex:
He
beaded
the
jacket
with
tiny
crystals
.
to sew
[verb]
to create clothing by joining pieces of fabric together using a needle and thread
Ex:
The
seamstress
specializes
in
sewing
traditional
costumes
for
cultural
events
.
sewing machine
[noun]
a machine used to sew fabric and other materials together with thread
Ex:
He
learned
to
use
a
sewing machine
at
a
young
age
.
bobbin
[noun]
a small cylinder that holds thread, which is used in a sewing machine or a hand-held sewing tool
velcro
[noun]
(trademark) a material with two different surfaces one of which sticks to the other by some small hooks, when pressed, used as a fastener
hand-knit
[noun]
an item of clothing that has been created using a technique of knitting by hand rather than by machine
to knit
[verb]
to create clothing, fabric, etc., typically from wool or thread, using a machine or a pair of long and thin needles
Ex:
The
artisan
carefully
knitted
a
colorful
blanket
for
the
baby
.
knit
[noun]
a fabric created by interlocking loops of yarn using needles or a machine
Ex:
Knits
are
commonly
used
for
comfortable
clothing
.
knit stitch
[noun]
a basic stitch used in knitting where the working yarn is passed through a loop on the knitting needle, creating a new stitch
knitted
[adjective]
describing something that has been made by interlocking loops of yarn with knitting needles
dummy
[noun]
a model of a human figure used for display or practice
Ex:
The
magician
used
a
dummy
in
his
trick
to
confuse
the
audience
.
bolt
[noun]
a roll of fabric or cloth that is typically sold in a store and can vary in length depending on the manufacturer or supplier
Ex:
The
seamstress
carefully
cut
the
fabric
from
the
bolt
to
start
sewing
the
garment
.
feed dog
[noun]
a component of a sewing machine that moves the fabric under the needle during sewing
hook-and-loop fastener
[noun]
a type of fastening system consisting of hooks on one side and loops on the other, which adhere when pressed together
needle plate
[noun]
the metal plate with holes through which the needle passes to create stitches in sewing machines
straight pin
[noun]
a thin, pointed metal or plastic rod with a head on one end, used in sewing to hold fabric together temporarily
knitting yarn
[noun]
yarn used for hand-knitting projects, typically made of various fibers and colors, and used with knitting needles or other tools to create knitted fabric
knitting needle
[noun]
a long, thin, pointed tool used in knitting to hold stitches and manipulate yarn
rotary cutter
[noun]
a cutting tool with a circular blade that rotates, typically used in sewing, quilting, and other crafts to cut fabric or other materials with precision
seam ripper
[noun]
a small tool used in sewing to remove stitches or seams, typically with a sharp blade and a pointed end for cutting and unpicking threads
sewing chalk
[noun]
a chalk-like tool used in sewing to mark fabric for cutting, sewing, or other adjustments
pinking shears
[noun]
scissors with serrated blades used in sewing to create zigzag edges on fabric to prevent fraying
bent scissors
[noun]
scissors with angled blades for cutting fabric, thread, or other materials at an ergonomic angle for improved comfort and precision
tailor's scissors
[noun]
specialized scissors designed for cutting fabric, with long blades and sharp points for precise and clean cuts, often used by tailors and dressmakers