dressmaker

dressmaker — noun

1. A dressmaker is someone whose job is to create women's clothing, such as dresses

1.名詞B1
釋義

A dressmaker is someone whose job is to create women's clothing, such as dresses, skirts, and blouses, often by taking measurements and fitting garments to the customer's body.

例句

Madison took her prom dress to a local dressmaker for alterations.

collocation: local dressmaker

Tuan's aunt has worked as a dressmaker in Taipei for over thirty years.

pattern: work as a dressmaker

同義詞
  • tailor

    A tailor focuses on suits, jackets, and trousers for men or women, with an emphasis on sharp lines and structure, whereas a dressmaker works with lighter fabrics and softer silhouettes.

  • seamstress

    An older term that usually describes a woman who sews; it does not necessarily imply the design or garment-fitting skills of a professional dressmaker.

  • couturier

    A high-fashion designer who creates original, made-to-measure garments, typically at a much higher price point and prestige level than a dressmaker.

文法句型

a [adjective] dressmaker

work as a dressmaker

dressmaker + for/in [location]

用法筆記

This term is a compound noun formed from 'dress' and 'maker'. It specifically refers to a professional who makes women's clothing to order, as opposed to factory-produced garments.

常見錯誤

My tailor made this evening gown for the wedding.
My dressmaker made this evening gown for the wedding.
💡Tailors traditionally specialise in suits and menswear; dressmakers focus on women's clothing such as dresses and gowns.
She bought a dress from a dressmaker at the mall.
She bought a dress from a boutique at the mall.
💡A dressmaker is a person who makes custom garments, not a retail store selling ready-made clothes.