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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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Words Related to Clothes and Fashion
dressmaker

a person who creates custom-made clothing, specializing in the design and construction of dresses

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dressmaker's model

a three-dimensional model of the human body used by dressmakers and designers for fitting and designing clothing

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tailor
tailor
[noun]

a person whose job is making clothes, especially for men

Ex: He visited the tailor to have his pants hemmed .
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thread
thread
[noun]

a thin strand of material, such as cotton, nylon, or silk, used for sewing or weaving

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pin
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: She fastened the brooch to her dress with a small pin.
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pincushion

a small pad used to hold and store sewing pins and needles during sewing

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safety pin

a type of pin that has a simple spring-loaded mechanism and is used to fasten or secure items temporarily

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thimble
thimble
[noun]

a small protective cap worn on the finger to prevent injury while pushing a needle through fabric when sewing

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seam
seam
[noun]

a line of stitching that joins two or more pieces of fabric together

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applique
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

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to applique

to sew a decorative piece of fabric or material onto a larger piece of fabric

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hook and eye

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

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to trim
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 .
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snap
snap
[noun]

a small fastener made of two interlocking discs, commonly used on clothing and accessories, that closes with a sharp sound

Ex: He fastened the cover with a metal snap.
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fringe
fringe
[noun]

a decorative border made of hanging threads, cords, or strips, often used to embellish clothing or accessories

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bead
bead
[noun]

a small, decorative object made from various materials, pierced with a hole and attached to clothing, accessories, or jewelry

Ex: The traditional outfit featured colorful beads.
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to bead
to bead
[Verb]

to embellish fabric, clothing, or accessories by sewing beads onto them

Ex: She beaded the handbag to make it unique .
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to sew
to sew
[Verb]

to create clothing by joining pieces of fabric together using a needle and thread

Ex: Many people find joy in sewing their own wardrobe , expressing their unique style .
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sewing machine

a machine used to sew fabric and other materials together with thread

Ex: The sewing machine sped up the process of making the curtains .
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sewing needle

a slender, pointed tool used for sewing fabrics and other materials

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bobbin
bobbin
[noun]

a small cylinder that holds thread, which is used in a sewing machine or a hand-held sewing tool

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velcro
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

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to velcro
to velcro
[Verb]

to attach something with velcro fasteners

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running stitch

a simple, straight stitch used for basic sewing

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hand-knit
hand-knit
[noun]

an item of clothing that has been created using a technique of knitting by hand rather than by machine

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to knit
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 warm mittens were knitted by hand for the cold season .
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knit
knit
[noun]

a fabric created by interlocking loops of yarn using needles or a machine

Ex: This knit holds its shape well after washing .
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knit stitch

a basic stitch used in knitting where the working yarn is passed through a loop on the knitting needle, creating a new stitch

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knitted
knitted
[Adjective]

describing something that has been made by interlocking loops of yarn with knitting needles

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presser foot

a detachable sewing machine part used to hold fabric in place while sewing

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dummy
dummy
[noun]

a model of a human figure used for display or practice

Ex: The stunt coordinator used a dummy for the dangerous fall scene .
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garment worker

a person who works in the clothing manufacturing industry

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bolt
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 textile store offers bolts of various fabrics , from cotton to linen .
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feed dog
feed dog
[noun]

a component of a sewing machine that moves the fabric under the needle during sewing

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hook-and-loop fastener

a type of fastening system consisting of hooks on one side and loops on the other, which adhere when pressed together

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needle plate

the metal plate with holes through which the needle passes to create stitches in sewing machines

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hand-knit
hand-knit
[Adjective]

knitted by hand, not machine-produced

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straight pin

a thin, pointed metal or plastic rod with a head on one end, used in sewing to hold fabric together temporarily

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knitting yarn

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

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knitting needle

a long, thin, pointed tool used in knitting to hold stitches and manipulate yarn

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rotary cutter

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

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seam ripper

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

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sewing chalk

a chalk-like tool used in sewing to mark fabric for cutting, sewing, or other adjustments

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sewing roulette

a sewing tool with a wheel used to create patterns or markings on fabric

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pinking shears

scissors with serrated blades used in sewing to create zigzag edges on fabric to prevent fraying

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bent scissors

scissors with angled blades for cutting fabric, thread, or other materials at an ergonomic angle for improved comfort and precision

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tailor's scissors

specialized scissors designed for cutting fabric, with long blades and sharp points for precise and clean cuts, often used by tailors and dressmakers

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