Definition

1. Noun:
   • The craft or occupation of making women's dresses and other garments: "Dressmaking" refers to the skilled work of designing, cutting, and sewing clothing, particularly women's dresses and tailored outfits.

Usage

• "Dressmaking" is used as an uncountable noun to describe the profession, skill, or activity itself.
• It is a specific term within the broader field of sewing and tailoring, focusing on custom-fitted women's clothing.

Examples

• Noun:
  • She studied dressmaking at a fashion college.
  • Traditional dressmaking requires precision and an eye for detail.
  • Her skills in dressmaking allowed her to start her own boutique.

Advanced Usage

• "The art of dressmaking": Emphasizes the creative and skilled aspect of the craft.
  • She admired the intricate art of 19th-century dressmaking.

Variants and Related Words

• Dressmaker (n): A person whose occupation is making women's dresses and suits.
  • The dressmaker took her measurements for the wedding gown.

Synonyms

• Couture: The design and manufacture of fashionable clothes to a client's specific requirements.
• Tailoring: The activity or occupation of making or altering clothes, especially men's suits.

Antonyms

• Ready-to-wear: Clothing made in standard sizes and sold in finished condition, as opposed to custom-made.

Noun

1. the craft of making dresses