Dressmaking
noun
The skill of designing or making clothes.
She learned dressmaking from her grandmother.

Often appears as...
- dressmaking patterns
- dressmaking shop
noun
The skill of designing or making clothes.
She learned dressmaking from her grandmother.

Often appears as...
- dressmaking patterns
- dressmaking shop
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Creative Process
Dressmaking involves creativity, not just technical skill in sewing clothes.

Her natural talent for color and design shone through in her dressmaking.
Beyond Everyday
Dressmaking can refer to creating special garments such as wedding dresses, not just everyday clothes.

After months of dressmaking, she finally completed the exquisite bridal gown.
Tradition & Culture
Dressmaking can carry cultural significance, often involving traditional techniques or styles.

She incorporates traditional motifs into her dressmaking, celebrating her heritage.
Creative Process
Dressmaking involves creativity, not just technical skill in sewing clothes.

Her natural talent for color and design shone through in her dressmaking.
Beyond Everyday
Dressmaking can refer to creating special garments such as wedding dresses, not just everyday clothes.

After months of dressmaking, she finally completed the exquisite bridal gown.
Tradition & Culture
Dressmaking can carry cultural significance, often involving traditional techniques or styles.

She incorporates traditional motifs into her dressmaking, celebrating her heritage.
Creative Process
Dressmaking involves creativity, not just technical skill in sewing clothes.

Her natural talent for color and design shone through in her dressmaking.
Beyond Everyday
Dressmaking can refer to creating special garments such as wedding dresses, not just everyday clothes.

After months of dressmaking, she finally completed the exquisite bridal gown.
Tradition & Culture
Dressmaking can carry cultural significance, often involving traditional techniques or styles.

She incorporates traditional motifs into her dressmaking, celebrating her heritage.
Video examples
Gayle Tzemach Lemmon:...
Why are you so passionate?" She said, "Oh Gayle, this is actually my third business. My first business was a dressmaking business I started under the Taliban. And that was actually an excellent business, because we provided jobs for women all around our neighborhood.
Video examples
Gayle Tzemach Lemmon:...
Why are you so passionate?" She said, "Oh Gayle, this is actually my third business. My first business was a dressmaking business I started under the Taliban. And that was actually an excellent business, because we provided jobs for women all around our neighborhood.
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Quote examples
Vera Lynn
British Musician
Mum worked for a London dressmaker before she married. When she was forced to give up work after her marriage, she carried on dressmaking for people at home.

Quote examples
Christian Dior
French Designer
In a machine age, dressmaking is one of the last refuges of the human, the personal, the inimitable.

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Judith Durham
Australian Musician
If I ever have to return to dressmaking I still have that possibility.

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Vera Lynn
British Musician
Mum worked for a London dressmaker before she married. When she was forced to give up work after her marriage, she carried on dressmaking for people at home.

Quote examples
Christian Dior
French Designer
In a machine age, dressmaking is one of the last refuges of the human, the personal, the inimitable.

Quote examples
Judith Durham
Australian Musician
If I ever have to return to dressmaking I still have that possibility.

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