Making Clothes

a person who creates custom-made clothing, specializing in the design and construction of dresses

a three-dimensional model of the human body used by dressmakers and designers for fitting and designing clothing

a person whose job is making clothes, especially for men

My uncle is a skilled tailor who runs his own shop.

a thin strand of material, such as cotton, nylon, or silk, used for sewing or weaving

a small, decorative item designed to be attached to clothing

She wore a beautiful enamel pin shaped like a butterfly on her jacket.

a small pad used to hold and store sewing pins and needles during sewing

a type of pin that has a simple spring-loaded mechanism and is used to fasten or secure items temporarily

a small protective cap worn on the finger to prevent injury while pushing a needle through fabric when sewing

a line of stitching that joins two or more pieces of fabric together

a decorative design made by cutting out and stitching a different piece of fabric or material onto a larger piece to create a pattern or picture

a small metal fastener that is used to hold two pieces of material together, consisting of a hook that catches onto a small loop or eyelet

to make something, like clothing, look better by adding decorative elements

She decided to trim her plain dress with a delicate lace to give it a more elegant look.

to suddenly break with a sharp noise

The dry twig snapped loudly under his foot as he walked through the forest.

a decorative border made of hanging threads, cords, or strips, often used to embellish clothing or accessories

one of a series of small balls of wood, glass, etc. with a hole in the middle that a string can go through to make a rosary or necklace, etc.

She carefully threaded each colorful bead onto the string to create a beautiful necklace.

to join two or more pieces of fabric or other materials together, often by using a needle and thread

The tailor skillfully sewed the intricate patterns on the wedding gown.

a machine used to sew fabric and other materials together with thread

She used a sewing machine to create her own dress.

a slender, pointed tool used for sewing fabrics and other materials

a small cylinder that holds thread, which is used in a sewing machine or a hand-held sewing tool

(trademark) a material with two different surfaces one of which sticks to the other by some small hooks, when pressed, used as a fastener

a simple, straight stitch used for basic sewing

knitted by hand, not machine-produced

to create clothing, fabric, etc., typically from wool or thread, using a machine or a pair of long and thin needles

She knitted a cozy scarf for the winter.

a basic stitch used in knitting where the working yarn is passed through a loop on the knitting needle, creating a new stitch

to create clothing, fabric, etc., typically from wool or thread, using a machine or a pair of long and thin needles

She knitted a cozy scarf for the winter.

a detachable sewing machine part used to hold fabric in place while sewing

a model of a human figure used for display or practice

Firefighters trained with a dummy to practice rescues.

a person who works in the clothing manufacturing industry

a piece of metal like a thick nail without a point that used to secure assembled parts by passing through holes and tightening with a nut

I need to tighten the bolt on the bicycle wheel.

a component of a sewing machine that moves the fabric under the needle during sewing

a type of fastening system consisting of hooks on one side and loops on the other, which adhere when pressed together

the metal plate with holes through which the needle passes to create stitches in sewing machines

a thin, pointed metal or plastic rod with a head on one end, used in sewing to hold fabric together temporarily

yarn used for hand-knitting projects, typically made of various fibers and colors, and used with knitting needles or other tools to create knitted fabric

a long, thin, pointed tool used in knitting to hold stitches and manipulate yarn

a cutting tool with a circular blade that rotates, typically used in sewing, quilting, and other crafts to cut fabric or other materials with precision

a small tool used in sewing to remove stitches or seams, typically with a sharp blade and a pointed end for cutting and unpicking threads

a chalk-like tool used in sewing to mark fabric for cutting, sewing, or other adjustments

a sewing tool with a wheel used to create patterns or markings on fabric

scissors with serrated blades used in sewing to create zigzag edges on fabric to prevent fraying

scissors with angled blades for cutting fabric, thread, or other materials at an ergonomic angle for improved comfort and precision

specialized scissors designed for cutting fabric, with long blades and sharp points for precise and clean cuts, often used by tailors and dressmakers