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dressmaking

UK
/ˈdrɛsˌmeɪkɪŋ/
US
/ˈdrɛsˌmeɪkɪŋ/

Translations

dressmakingnoun
coutureAu sens d’activité consistant à concevoir et à fabriquer des vêtements, surtout des robes.
She took a course in dressmaking to learn how to create her own clothes.
Elle a suivi un cours de couture pour apprendre à créer ses propres vêtements.
Additional translations
confection de vêtementsEmploi plus général, notamment dans un contexte technique ou professionnel.
Synonyms
sewing
tailoring
garment making
couture
needlework
dressmakingadjective
UK
/ˈdrɛsˌmeɪkɪŋ/
US
/ˈdrɛsˌmeɪkɪŋ/
Used attributively before another noun (e.g., "dressmaking scissors").
de coutureSe dit d’un outil, d’une technique ou d’un domaine lié à la confection de vêtements, surtout de robes.
She bought a pair of dressmaking shears to cut the fabric accurately.
Elle a acheté une paire de ciseaux de couture pour couper le tissu avec précision.
Synonyms
sewing
tailoring
couture
garment-making
bespoke

Definitions

dressmakingnoun
The craft or activity of designing, cutting, fitting, and sewing clothing, especially dresses.
She took a course in dressmaking to learn how to create her own clothes.
dressmakingadjective
Relating to the designing, cutting, fitting, or sewing of clothes, especially dresses.
She bought a pair of dressmaking shears to cut the fabric accurately.
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