Dressmaker: meaning, definitions and examples

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dressmaker

[ ˈdrɛsˌmeɪkər ]

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fashion designer

A dressmaker is a person who makes custom clothing for women, such as dresses, skirts, blouses, and other garments. They often work closely with clients to create unique and personalized pieces that fit perfectly.

Synonyms

fashion designer, seamstress, tailor

Examples of usage

She hired a dressmaker to create her wedding gown.
The dressmaker specializes in vintage-inspired designs.

Translations

Translations of the word "dressmaker" in other languages:

🇵🇹 costureiro

🇮🇳 दर्जी (darzi)

🇩🇪 Schneider

🇮🇩 penjahit

🇺🇦 кравець

🇵🇱 krawiec

🇯🇵 仕立て屋 (shitateya)

🇫🇷 couturier

🇪🇸 sastre

🇹🇷 terzi

🇰🇷 재단사 (jaedansa)

🇸🇦 خياط (khayyat)

🇨🇿 krejčí

🇸🇰 krajčír

🇨🇳 裁缝 (cáifeng)

🇸🇮 krojač

🇮🇸 sniðari

🇰🇿 тігінші

🇬🇪 მკერავი (mkeravi)

🇦🇿 dərzi

🇲🇽 sastre

Word origin

The term 'dressmaker' originated in the 18th century, combining the words 'dress' and 'maker'. In the past, dressmakers played a crucial role in creating custom-made clothing for women of various social classes. Today, dressmakers continue to be skilled artisans who bring unique designs to life for their clients.