dressmaker
dressmaker — noun
1. A dressmaker is someone whose job is to create women's clothing, such as dresses
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.
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
The dressmaker measured Layla carefully before cutting the expensive silk fabric.
After years of sewing at home, Dahlia decided to train as a professional dressmaker.
- 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.