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

Meaning of "dressmaking" in the English dictionary

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PRONUNCIATION OF DRESSMAKING

dressmaking  [ˈdrɛsmeɪkɪŋ] play
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GRAMMATICAL CATEGORY OF DRESSMAKING

noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
Dressmaking is a noun.
A noun is a type of word the meaning of which determines reality. Nouns provide the names for all things: people, objects, sensations, feelings, etc.

WHAT DOES DRESSMAKING MEAN IN ENGLISH?

dressmaking

Dressmaker

A dressmaker is a person who makes custom clothing for women, such as dresses, blouses, and evening gowns. Also called a mantua-maker or a modiste.

Definition of dressmaking in the English dictionary

The definition of dressmaking in the dictionary is the work done by a dressmaker; the making of women's clothes.

WORDS THAT RHYME WITH DRESSMAKING


decision-making
dɪˈsɪʒənˌmeɪkɪŋ
film-making
ˈfɪlmˌmeɪkɪŋ
glass-making
ˈɡlɑːsˌmeɪkɪŋ
homemaking
ˈhəʊmˌmeɪkɪŋ
lacemaking
ˈleɪsmeɪkɪŋ
lovemaking
ˈlʌvˌmeɪkɪŋ
making
ˈmeɪkɪŋ
mapmaking
ˈmæpmeɪkɪŋ
matchmaking
ˈmætʃˌmeɪkɪŋ
merrymaking
ˈmɛrɪˌmeɪkɪŋ
money-making
ˈmʌnɪmeɪkɪŋ
moviemaking
ˈmuːvɪˌmeɪkɪŋ
platemaking
ˈpleɪtˌmeɪkɪŋ
playmaking
ˈpleɪˌmeɪkɪŋ
policy-making
ˈpɒlɪsɪmeɪkɪŋ
printmaking
ˈprɪntˌmeɪkɪŋ
profit-making
ˈprɒfɪtmeɪkɪŋ
tool-making
ˈtuːlˌmeɪkɪŋ
watchmaking
ˈwɒtʃmeɪkɪŋ
winemaking
ˈwaɪnmeɪkɪŋ

WORDS THAT BEGIN LIKE DRESSMAKING

dresser
dressguard
dressier
dressiest
dressily
dressiness
dressing
dressing case
dressing gown
dressing room
dressing station
dressing table
dressing table set
dressing-down
dressing-up
dressings
dressmake
dressmaker
dressy
dressy casual

WORDS THAT END LIKE DRESSMAKING

baking
banking
braking
breaking
breathtaking
English-speaking
freaking
ground-breaking
heartbreaking
home baking
in a manner of speaking
in the making
phreaking
public speaking
record-breaking
sneaking
soaking
speaking
taking
undertaking
waking

Synonyms and antonyms of dressmaking in the English dictionary of synonyms

SYNONYMS

Translation of «dressmaking» into 25 languages

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TRANSLATION OF DRESSMAKING

Find out the translation of dressmaking to 25 languages with our English multilingual translator.
The translations of dressmaking from English to other languages presented in this section have been obtained through automatic statistical translation; where the essential translation unit is the word «dressmaking» in English.

Translator English - Chinese

刘雪华
1,325 millions of speakers

Translator English - Spanish

corte y confección
570 millions of speakers

English

dressmaking
510 millions of speakers

Translator English - Hindi

सीवान
380 millions of speakers
ar

Translator English - Arabic

الخياطة
280 millions of speakers

Translator English - Russian

кройка и шитье
278 millions of speakers

Translator English - Portuguese

costura
270 millions of speakers

Translator English - Bengali

পোশাক নির্মাণ
260 millions of speakers

Translator English - French

couture
220 millions of speakers

Translator English - Malay

Pembuatan pakaian
190 millions of speakers

Translator English - German

Schneiderei
180 millions of speakers

Translator English - Japanese

洋裁
130 millions of speakers

Translator English - Korean

양재
85 millions of speakers

Translator English - Javanese

Dressmaking
85 millions of speakers
vi

Translator English - Vietnamese

ăn mặc lên
80 millions of speakers

Translator English - Tamil

ஆடைத்தயாரிப்பு
75 millions of speakers

Translator English - Marathi

वेषभूषा
75 millions of speakers

Translator English - Turkish

terzilik
70 millions of speakers

Translator English - Italian

sartoria
65 millions of speakers

Translator English - Polish

krawiectwo
50 millions of speakers

Translator English - Ukrainian

крій та шиття
40 millions of speakers

Translator English - Romanian

croitorie
30 millions of speakers
el

Translator English - Greek

ραπτική
15 millions of speakers
af

Translator English - Afrikaans

kleremaak
14 millions of speakers
sv

Translator English - Swedish

klädsömnad
10 millions of speakers
no

Translator English - Norwegian

kjolesøm
5 millions of speakers

Trends of use of dressmaking

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TENDENCIES OF USE OF THE TERM «DRESSMAKING»

The term «dressmaking» is regularly used and occupies the 70.165 position in our list of most widely used terms in the English dictionary.
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FREQUENCY OF USE OF THE TERM «DRESSMAKING» OVER TIME

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Examples of use in the English literature, quotes and news about dressmaking

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QUOTES WITH «DRESSMAKING»

Famous quotes and sentences with the word dressmaking.
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Christian Dior
In a machine age, dressmaking is one of the last refuges of the human, the personal, the inimitable.

10 ENGLISH BOOKS RELATING TO «DRESSMAKING»

Discover the use of dressmaking in the following bibliographical selection. Books relating to dressmaking and brief extracts from same to provide context of its use in English literature.
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Dressmaking
Dressmaking is packed with essential advice, inspiration and the patterns you need to create beautiful clothes making this superb value and the dressmaking bible no seamstress can be without.
Alison Smith, 2012
2
American Dressmaking Step by Step: Containing Complete, ...
This is a reproduction of a book published before 1923.
Lydia Trattles Coates, 2012
3
Authentic Victorian Dressmaking Techniques
This vintage how-to manual — the first modern American sewing book — provided turn-of-the-century seamstresses with clear instructions for altering patterns, hand-sewing stitches, and creating shirt-blouses, skirts, wedding and evening ...
Kristina Harris, 2013
4
Bias Cut Dressmaking
This book has step by step instructions and diagrams for making over 40 items of bias-cut clothing - including lingerie, skirts, dresses and eveningwear - with a spread for each item.
Gillian Holman, 2001
5
Dressmaking: A Manual for Schools and Colleges...
This is a reproduction of a book published before 1923.
Jane Fales, 2012
6
The Female Economy: The Millinery and Dressmaking Trades, ...
Explores a lost world of women's dominance.
Wendy Gamber, 1997
7
The culture of sewing: gender, consumption and home dressmaking
This book represents a vital contribution to women's studies, the history of fashion and dress, design history, material culture, sociology and anthropology.
Barbara Burman, 1999
8
Dressmaking and Millinery
This is a pre-1923 historical reproduction that was curated for quality. Quality assurance was conducted on each of these books in an attempt to remove books with imperfections introduced by the digitization process.
Edna Bryner, 2008
9
The Practical Work of Dressmaking and Tailoring: With ...
This is a reproduction of a book published before 1923.
M. Prince Browne, 2011
10
Principles and Practice of Needlework and Dressmaking
The writing of this book has afforded him pleasure in his leisure moments, and that pleasure would be much increased if he knew that the perusal of it would create any bond of sympathy between himself and the angling community in general.
Anna L. Hird, 2007

10 NEWS ITEMS WHICH INCLUDE THE TERM «DRESSMAKING»

Find out what the national and international press are talking about and how the term dressmaking is used in the context of the following news items.
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Millionaire duo to create up to 150 jobs in Peterborough with new TV …
Mr Taylor (64) said: “Hochanda will be the new home for crafts, hobbies and arts, such as dressmaking, baking, pottery and woodwork. It will be ... «Peterborough Telegraph, Jul 15»
2
How to create the ultimate 'she shed'
"It's common to see sheds turned into art studios, dressmaking workshops or even a home office," she says. "We also often have our female ... «The Southland Times, Jul 15»
3
Main Streets Townshend, VT: Diner and Toy Maker
SHE WENT TO A DRESSMAKING SCHOOL. MY PARENTS GOT THE IDEA OF MAKING PINCUSHIONS. ANTHONY: IT GREW FROM ... «WCVB Boston, Jul 15»
4
1028 students finish technical, vocational courses in Parañaque
... Training Center has produced 1028 graduates of courses that include dressmaking, electrical installation, maintenance and hairdressing. «Inquirer.net, Jul 15»
5
See artists at work during studio tour
Her mother was a dressmaker and entrepreneur, who founded a small dressmaking company in the 1950's that specialized in ... «The Cross Timbers Gazette, Jul 15»
6
Designer to Hollywood stars comes home to open Liverpool fashion …
BTEC fashion courses are often associated with dressmaking and arguably limit artistic creativity – there is a major disconnect. This course will ... «Liverpool Echo, Jul 15»
7
Citizen Active -- This fragile dwelling place
Themes resonate: clothing the body, dressmaking, sewing patterns. And more: women's fashions, women's work, women's place in the world. «Brandon Sun, Jul 15»
8
How Princess Charlotte's Christening Gown Was Painstakingly (Re …
Situated in the Como area of northern Italy, Kelly and one of her dressmaking colleagues, sat for hours over two or three days as the ... «People Magazine, Jul 15»
9
Girl Friday plays 'Matchmaker' at Park Square with Thornton Wilder …
... woman in the show a chance at great self-awareness,” said Lindsay Marcy, who plays Irene Molloy, a widow who runs a dressmaking shop. «Minneapolis Star Tribune, Jul 15»
10
Weaving a career out of basketmaking in the middle of a digital age
I liked to feel I could make a financial contribution to the household but I had no way of nursing with three children, so I took up dressmaking for ... «Irish Independent, Jul 15»

REFERENCE
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