The document provides an overview of the history of dressmaking from its earliest origins over 600,000 years ago when people covered themselves with animal skins and fur, to the emergence of professional dressmakers in the 19th century. It discusses how dressmaking evolved from simply wrapping materials around the body to become a means of creative self-expression and displaying social status. The document also notes that some of the earliest dressmakers were linen armorers who created padded linen dresses for soldiers in the past.

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The first record of the word ‘dressmaker’ was in 1803. However,
dressmaking has been around for much longer. It came long before the
development of spinning yarns and weaving. However, the dressmaking
process was quite different from what we know presently.
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Over 600,000 years ago, people covered their bodies with tree leaves, animal fur, or skin.
The main goal of these coverings was to protect the human body from rain, wind, sun,
and cold. These clothes were usually wrapped around the shoulders or waist, tied or
draped around the body. This process went on for days while people looked for food and
went about their day till time created the art of dressmaking.
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What is Dressmaking
Dressmaking involved making clothes out of
skins, plants, bark, or fur. However, the term
‘dressmaker’ didn’t exist till 1803. Women in
the 19th century who weren’t interested in
making their clothes hired a dressmaker to
copy the latest clothing designs from
London, Paris, and other fashion centres.
This insightful article will carefully walk you
through the history of dressmaking to help
you understand the industry today.
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Who is a Dressmaker?
A dressmaker is often trained professionally. In the 19th
century, aspiring dressmakers learned it through the
apprentice role. Most people got their lessons from formal
school settings, while others met established dressmakers
for lessons on the art of dressmaking. There are custom
dressmakers who create clothes for clients with specific
needs. This includes the disabled, performers, artists,
fashion-forward enthusiasts, etc. Dressmakers can
recreate and redesign old garments when necessary.
There are dressmakers with unique talents for creating
clothes from scratch, while others usually require an
existing garment or a pattern they could use as a guide.
Dressmaking

9. The Silk Route began to facilitate the trading of
silk used in dressmaking. At the time, the
Chinese Silk was the best quality and a well-
hidden secret amongst the Chinese.
The Silk Trade
50 min Most trends are continually moving in cycles, and
the art of dressmaking isn’t different. Higher-class
dressmaking made a comeback with more and more
people seeking the customization of luxury dressmaking.
Celebrities showed excitement when talking about their
red-carpet designs and praised the designers and
dressmakers of the outfit.
The History of Dressmaking
Costume 54 min
The art of dressmaking has been around for quite a
while.
Some of the earliest dressmakers were linen armorers.
This means they created dresses with padded linen.
Soldiers wore these armors under their chain mail to
protect wearers from chaffing, which was common with
heavy armor.
History of Dressmaking – The
Beginning
60 min Most trends are continually moving in cycles, and
the art of dressmaking isn’t different. Higher-class
dressmaking made a comeback with more and more
people seeking the customization of luxury dressmaking.
Celebrities showed excitement when talking about their
red-carpet designs and praised the designers and
dressmakers of the outfit.
Dressmaking in Today’s World
48 min
Episode
Dressmaking
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As people admired clothes in different styles, bodies,
and unique patterns, there was a higher demand for
dressmakers. Clothing was now necessary, and people
used different dress designs to express themselves
and show their status.
The Growth of Dressmaking as a
Career
60 min The history of dressmaking goes back to the beginning
of the civilization of humankind. However, different eras
brought about a subtle change in the art of dressmaking.
Dressmaking was an honourable career, and there were
different categories of dressmaking based on your needs
The History of Dressmaking – Final
Thoughts
48 min

10. The Silk Route began to facilitate the trading of
silk used in dressmaking. At the time, the
Chinese Silk was the best quality and a well-
hidden secret amongst the Chinese.
The Silk Trade
50 min Most trends are continually moving in cycles, and
the art of dressmaking isn’t different. Higher-class
dressmaking made a comeback with more and more
people seeking the customization of luxury dressmaking.
Celebrities showed excitement when talking about their
red-carpet designs and praised the designers and
dressmakers of the outfit.
The History of Dressmaking
Costume 54 min
The art of dressmaking has been around for quite a
while.
Some of the earliest dressmakers were linen armorers.
This means they created dresses with padded linen.
Soldiers wore these armors under their chain mail to
protect wearers from chaffing, which was common with
heavy armor.
History of Dressmaking – The
Beginning
60 min Most trends are continually moving in cycles, and
the art of dressmaking isn’t different. Higher-class
dressmaking made a comeback with more and more
people seeking the customization of luxury dressmaking.
Celebrities showed excitement when talking about their
red-carpet designs and praised the designers and
dressmakers of the outfit.
Dressmaking in Today’s World
48 min
Episode
Dressmaking
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As people admired clothes in different styles, bodies,
and unique patterns, there was a higher demand for
dressmakers. Clothing was now necessary, and people
used different dress designs to express themselves
and show their status.
The Growth of Dressmaking as a
Career
60 min The history of dressmaking goes back to the beginning
of the civilization of humankind. However, different eras
brought about a subtle change in the art of dressmaking.
Dressmaking was an honourable career, and there were
different categories of dressmaking based on your needs
The History of Dressmaking – Final
Thoughts
48 min

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Most people know that there was a trading system between the
Chinese and Roman Empires.This trade route is popular as it
symbolizes the beginning of international and economic
relations between countries.The Silk Route began to facilitate
the trading of silk used in dressmaking. At the time, the Chinese
Silk was the best quality and a well-hidden secret amongst the
Chinese. People also transported other goods like spices,
livestock, and many more through this road.The goods and the
knowledge passed through this road influenced the
development of the Roman Empire and civilization in Egypt.
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12. The Silk Route began to facilitate the trading of
silk used in dressmaking. At the time, the
Chinese Silk was the best quality and a well-
hidden secret amongst the Chinese.
The Silk Trade
50 min Most trends are continually moving in cycles, and
the art of dressmaking isn’t different. Higher-class
dressmaking made a comeback with more and more
people seeking the customization of luxury dressmaking.
Celebrities showed excitement when talking about their
red-carpet designs and praised the designers and
dressmakers of the outfit.
The History of Dressmaking
Costume 54 min
The art of dressmaking has been around for quite a
while.
Some of the earliest dressmakers were linen armorers.
This means they created dresses with padded linen.
Soldiers wore these armors under their chain mail to
protect wearers from chaffing, which was common with
heavy armor.
History of Dressmaking – The
Beginning
60 min Most trends are continually moving in cycles, and
the art of dressmaking isn’t different. Higher-class
dressmaking made a comeback with more and more
people seeking the customization of luxury dressmaking.
Celebrities showed excitement when talking about their
red-carpet designs and praised the designers and
dressmakers of the outfit.
Dressmaking in Today’s World
48 min
Episode
Dressmaking
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As people admired clothes in different styles, bodies,
and unique patterns, there was a higher demand for
dressmakers. Clothing was now necessary, and people
used different dress designs to express themselves
and show their status.
The Growth of Dressmaking as a
Career
60 min The history of dressmaking goes back to the beginning
of the civilization of humankind. However, different eras
brought about a subtle change in the art of dressmaking.
Dressmaking was an honourable career, and there were
different categories of dressmaking based on your needs
The History of Dressmaking – Final
Thoughts
48 min

13. The Silk Route began to facilitate the trading of
silk used in dressmaking. At the time, the
Chinese Silk was the best quality and a well-
hidden secret amongst the Chinese.
The Silk Trade
50 min Most trends are continually moving in cycles, and
the art of dressmaking isn’t different. Higher-class
dressmaking made a comeback with more and more
people seeking the customization of luxury dressmaking.
Celebrities showed excitement when talking about their
red-carpet designs and praised the designers and
dressmakers of the outfit.
The History of Dressmaking
Costume 54 min
The art of dressmaking has been around for quite a
while.
Some of the earliest dressmakers were linen armorers.
This means they created dresses with padded linen.
Soldiers wore these armors under their chain mail to
protect wearers from chaffing, which was common with
heavy armor.
History of Dressmaking – The
Beginning
60 min Most trends are continually moving in cycles, and
the art of dressmaking isn’t different. Higher-class
dressmaking made a comeback with more and more
people seeking the customization of luxury dressmaking.
Celebrities showed excitement when talking about their
red-carpet designs and praised the designers and
dressmakers of the outfit.
Dressmaking in Today’s World
48 min
Episode
Dressmaking
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As people admired clothes in different styles, bodies,
and unique patterns, there was a higher demand for
dressmakers. Clothing was now necessary, and people
used different dress designs to express themselves
and show their status.
The Growth of Dressmaking as a
Career
60 min The history of dressmaking goes back to the beginning
of the civilization of humankind. However, different eras
brought about a subtle change in the art of dressmaking.
Dressmaking was an honourable career, and there were
different categories of dressmaking based on your needs
The History of Dressmaking – Final
Thoughts
48 min

14. Steps
History of Dressmaking –The Beginning
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The art of dressmaking has been around for quite a while. Some of
the earliest dressmakers were linen armourers.This means they
created dresses with padded linen. Soldiers wore these armours
under their chain mail to protect wearers from chaffing, which was
common with heavy armour.The first dressmakers were Europeans,
but the art of dressmaking soon began to diversify intoWestern
Europe. Before dressmaking became popular, people made
garments from a piece of cloth, and it existed simply to cover the
body. No one had an individual style, and dressmakers didn’t
consider that.
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15. The Silk Route began to facilitate the trading of
silk used in dressmaking. At the time, the
Chinese Silk was the best quality and a well-
hidden secret amongst the Chinese.
The Silk Trade
50 min Most trends are continually moving in cycles, and
the art of dressmaking isn’t different. Higher-class
dressmaking made a comeback with more and more
people seeking the customization of luxury dressmaking.
Celebrities showed excitement when talking about their
red-carpet designs and praised the designers and
dressmakers of the outfit.
The History of Dressmaking
Costume 54 min
The art of dressmaking has been around for quite a
while.
Some of the earliest dressmakers were linen armorers.
This means they created dresses with padded linen.
Soldiers wore these armors under their chain mail to
protect wearers from chaffing, which was common with
heavy armor.
History of Dressmaking – The
Beginning
60 min Most trends are continually moving in cycles, and
the art of dressmaking isn’t different. Higher-class
dressmaking made a comeback with more and more
people seeking the customization of luxury dressmaking.
Celebrities showed excitement when talking about their
red-carpet designs and praised the designers and
dressmakers of the outfit.
Dressmaking in Today’s World
48 min
Episode
Dressmaking
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As people admired clothes in different styles, bodies,
and unique patterns, there was a higher demand for
dressmakers. Clothing was now necessary, and people
used different dress designs to express themselves
and show their status.
The Growth of Dressmaking as a
Career
60 min The history of dressmaking goes back to the beginning
of the civilization of humankind. However, different eras
brought about a subtle change in the art of dressmaking.
Dressmaking was an honourable career, and there were
different categories of dressmaking based on your needs
The History of Dressmaking – Final
Thoughts
48 min

16. The Silk Route began to facilitate the trading of
silk used in dressmaking. At the time, the
Chinese Silk was the best quality and a well-
hidden secret amongst the Chinese.
The Silk Trade
50 min Most trends are continually moving in cycles, and
the art of dressmaking isn’t different. Higher-class
dressmaking made a comeback with more and more
people seeking the customization of luxury dressmaking.
Celebrities showed excitement when talking about their
red-carpet designs and praised the designers and
dressmakers of the outfit.
The History of Dressmaking
Costume 54 min
The art of dressmaking has been around for quite a
while.
Some of the earliest dressmakers were linen armorers.
This means they created dresses with padded linen.
Soldiers wore these armors under their chain mail to
protect wearers from chaffing, which was common with
heavy armor.
History of Dressmaking – The
Beginning
60 min Most trends are continually moving in cycles, and
the art of dressmaking isn’t different. Higher-class
dressmaking made a comeback with more and more
people seeking the customization of luxury dressmaking.
Celebrities showed excitement when talking about their
red-carpet designs and praised the designers and
dressmakers of the outfit.
Dressmaking in Today’s World
48 min
Episode
Dressmaking
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As people admired clothes in different styles, bodies,
and unique patterns, there was a higher demand for
dressmakers. Clothing was now necessary, and people
used different dress designs to express themselves
and show their status.
The Growth of Dressmaking as a
Career
60 min The history of dressmaking goes back to the beginning
of the civilization of humankind. However, different eras
brought about a subtle change in the art of dressmaking.
Dressmaking was an honourable career, and there were
different categories of dressmaking based on your needs
The History of Dressmaking – Final
Thoughts
48 min

17. Steps
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The fact that dressmakers even existed showed a significant change
in people’s attitude towards clothing in general. Clothing was now
necessary, and people used different dress designs to express
themselves and show their status. People also turned to unique dress
designs to show their best features.With the emergence of
dressmakers, fashion was slowly becoming a concept.
By the 1100s, a dressmaker was a legitimate occupation; kings and
queens granted privileges to their favourite dressmakers, and
dressmakers kept up with innovations to stand out.
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18. The Silk Route began to facilitate the trading of
silk used in dressmaking. At the time, the
Chinese Silk was the best quality and a well-
hidden secret amongst the Chinese.
The Silk Trade
50 min Most trends are continually moving in cycles, and
the art of dressmaking isn’t different. Higher-class
dressmaking made a comeback with more and more
people seeking the customization of luxury dressmaking.
Celebrities showed excitement when talking about their
red-carpet designs and praised the designers and
dressmakers of the outfit.
The History of Dressmaking
Costume 54 min
The art of dressmaking has been around for quite a
while.
Some of the earliest dressmakers were linen armorers.
This means they created dresses with padded linen.
Soldiers wore these armors under their chain mail to
protect wearers from chaffing, which was common with
heavy armor.
History of Dressmaking – The
Beginning
60 min Most trends are continually moving in cycles, and
the art of dressmaking isn’t different. Higher-class
dressmaking made a comeback with more and more
people seeking the customization of luxury dressmaking.
Celebrities showed excitement when talking about their
red-carpet designs and praised the designers and
dressmakers of the outfit.
Dressmaking in Today’s World
48 min
Episode
Dressmaking
2023 English
|
16+ CC
As people admired clothes in different styles, bodies,
and unique patterns, there was a higher demand for
dressmakers. Clothing was now necessary, and people
used different dress designs to express themselves
and show their status.
The Growth of Dressmaking as a
Career
60 min The history of dressmaking goes back to the beginning
of the civilization of humankind. However, different eras
brought about a subtle change in the art of dressmaking.
Dressmaking was an honourable career, and there were
different categories of dressmaking based on your needs
The History of Dressmaking – Final
Thoughts
48 min

19. The Silk Route began to facilitate the trading of
silk used in dressmaking. At the time, the
Chinese Silk was the best quality and a well-
hidden secret amongst the Chinese.
The Silk Trade
50 min Most trends are continually moving in cycles, and
the art of dressmaking isn’t different. Higher-class
dressmaking made a comeback with more and more
people seeking the customization of luxury dressmaking.
Celebrities showed excitement when talking about their
red-carpet designs and praised the designers and
dressmakers of the outfit.
The History of Dressmaking
Costume 54 min
The art of dressmaking has been around for quite a
while.
Some of the earliest dressmakers were linen armorers.
This means they created dresses with padded linen.
Soldiers wore these armors under their chain mail to
protect wearers from chaffing, which was common with
heavy armor.
History of Dressmaking – The
Beginning
60 min Most trends are continually moving in cycles, and
the art of dressmaking isn’t different. Higher-class
dressmaking made a comeback with more and more
people seeking the customization of luxury dressmaking.
Celebrities showed excitement when talking about their
red-carpet designs and praised the designers and
dressmakers of the outfit.
Dressmaking in Today’s World
48 min
Episode
Dressmaking
2023 English
|
16+ CC
As people admired clothes in different styles, bodies,
and unique patterns, there was a higher demand for
dressmakers. Clothing was now necessary, and people
used different dress designs to express themselves
and show their status.
The Growth of Dressmaking as a
Career
60 min The history of dressmaking goes back to the beginning
of the civilization of humankind. However, different eras
brought about a subtle change in the art of dressmaking.
Dressmaking was an honourable career, and there were
different categories of dressmaking based on your needs
The History of Dressmaking – Final
Thoughts
48 min

20. Steps
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Knowledge of the different fashion periods can help foster originality in a
dressmaker. People respected their value over the centuries because of
the French’s understanding of this knowledge of different periods of
fashion and the availability of these records to all in their churches,
libraries, and museums.The French also constantly practiced the
dressmaking skills they acquired.Therefore, the world turns to them
when they need guidance and inspiration in costume.To fully understand
the history of dressmaking costumes, it is essential to survey the
costumes of the Ancient Romans, Egyptians, and Grecians showing the
type of dress common in their early civilization.
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21. The Silk Route began to facilitate the trading of
silk used in dressmaking. At the time, the
Chinese Silk was the best quality and a well-
hidden secret amongst the Chinese.
The Silk Trade
50 min Most trends are continually moving in cycles, and
the art of dressmaking isn’t different. Higher-class
dressmaking made a comeback with more and more
people seeking the customization of luxury dressmaking.
Celebrities showed excitement when talking about their
red-carpet designs and praised the designers and
dressmakers of the outfit.
The History of Dressmaking
Costume 54 min
The art of dressmaking has been around for quite a
while.
Some of the earliest dressmakers were linen armorers.
This means they created dresses with padded linen.
Soldiers wore these armors under their chain mail to
protect wearers from chaffing, which was common with
heavy armor.
History of Dressmaking – The
Beginning
60 min Most trends are continually moving in cycles, and
the art of dressmaking isn’t different. Higher-class
dressmaking made a comeback with more and more
people seeking the customization of luxury dressmaking.
Celebrities showed excitement when talking about their
red-carpet designs and praised the designers and
dressmakers of the outfit.
Dressmaking in Today’s World
48 min
Episode
Dressmaking
2023 English
|
16+ CC
As people admired clothes in different styles, bodies,
and unique patterns, there was a higher demand for
dressmakers. Clothing was now necessary, and people
used different dress designs to express themselves
and show their status.
The Growth of Dressmaking as a
Career
60 min The history of dressmaking goes back to the beginning
of the civilization of humankind. However, different eras
brought about a subtle change in the art of dressmaking.
Dressmaking was an honourable career, and there were
different categories of dressmaking based on your needs
The History of Dressmaking – Final
Thoughts
48 min

22. The Silk Route began to facilitate the trading of
silk used in dressmaking. At the time, the
Chinese Silk was the best quality and a well-
hidden secret amongst the Chinese.
The Silk Trade
50 min Most trends are continually moving in cycles, and
the art of dressmaking isn’t different. Higher-class
dressmaking made a comeback with more and more
people seeking the customization of luxury dressmaking.
Celebrities showed excitement when talking about their
red-carpet designs and praised the designers and
dressmakers of the outfit.
The History of Dressmaking
Costume 54 min
The art of dressmaking has been around for quite a
while.
Some of the earliest dressmakers were linen armorers.
This means they created dresses with padded linen.
Soldiers wore these armors under their chain mail to
protect wearers from chaffing, which was common with
heavy armor.
History of Dressmaking – The
Beginning
60 min Most trends are continually moving in cycles, and
the art of dressmaking isn’t different. Higher-class
dressmaking made a comeback with more and more
people seeking the customization of luxury dressmaking.
Celebrities showed excitement when talking about their
red-carpet designs and praised the designers and
dressmakers of the outfit.
Dressmaking in Today’s World
48 min
Episode
Dressmaking
2023 English
|
16+ CC
As people admired clothes in different styles, bodies,
and unique patterns, there was a higher demand for
dressmakers. Clothing was now necessary, and people
used different dress designs to express themselves
and show their status.
The Growth of Dressmaking as a
Career
60 min The history of dressmaking goes back to the beginning
of the civilization of humankind. However, different eras
brought about a subtle change in the art of dressmaking.
Dressmaking was an honourable career, and there were
different categories of dressmaking based on your needs
The History of Dressmaking – Final
Thoughts
48 min

23. Steps
Dressmaking inToday’sWorld
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Most trends are continually moving in cycles, and the art of dressmaking isn’t
different. Higher-class dressmaking made a comeback with more and more
people seeking the customization of luxury dressmaking. It also gave you
access to the executive crowds. Celebrities showed excitement when talking
about their red-carpet designs and praised the designers and dressmakers of
the outfit. One thing is clear; dressmaking isn’t so different from how it began.
Even with many technological advancements, dressmaking is still a delicate
and personalized method for the higher class. For example, making a custom-
fitting dress would usually take hours from the beginning to finish.
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24. The Silk Route began to facilitate the trading of
silk used in dressmaking. At the time, the
Chinese Silk was the best quality and a well-
hidden secret amongst the Chinese.
The Silk Trade
50 min Most trends are continually moving in cycles, and
the art of dressmaking isn’t different. Higher-class
dressmaking made a comeback with more and more
people seeking the customization of luxury dressmaking.
Celebrities showed excitement when talking about their
red-carpet designs and praised the designers and
dressmakers of the outfit.
The History of Dressmaking
Costume 54 min
The art of dressmaking has been around for quite a
while.
Some of the earliest dressmakers were linen armorers.
This means they created dresses with padded linen.
Soldiers wore these armors under their chain mail to
protect wearers from chaffing, which was common with
heavy armor.
History of Dressmaking – The
Beginning
60 min Most trends are continually moving in cycles, and
the art of dressmaking isn’t different. Higher-class
dressmaking made a comeback with more and more
people seeking the customization of luxury dressmaking.
Celebrities showed excitement when talking about their
red-carpet designs and praised the designers and
dressmakers of the outfit.
Dressmaking in Today’s World
48 min
Episode
Dressmaking
2023 English
|
16+ CC
As people admired clothes in different styles, bodies,
and unique patterns, there was a higher demand for
dressmakers. Clothing was now necessary, and people
used different dress designs to express themselves
and show their status.
The Growth of Dressmaking as a
Career
60 min The history of dressmaking goes back to the beginning
of the civilization of humankind. However, different eras
brought about a subtle change in the art of dressmaking.
Dressmaking was an honourable career, and there were
different categories of dressmaking based on your needs
The History of Dressmaking – Final
Thoughts
48 min

25. The Silk Route began to facilitate the trading of
silk used in dressmaking. At the time, the
Chinese Silk was the best quality and a well-
hidden secret amongst the Chinese.
The Silk Trade
50 min Most trends are continually moving in cycles, and
the art of dressmaking isn’t different. Higher-class
dressmaking made a comeback with more and more
people seeking the customization of luxury dressmaking.
Celebrities showed excitement when talking about their
red-carpet designs and praised the designers and
dressmakers of the outfit.
The History of Dressmaking
Costume 54 min
The art of dressmaking has been around for quite a
while.
Some of the earliest dressmakers were linen armorers.
This means they created dresses with padded linen.
Soldiers wore these armors under their chain mail to
protect wearers from chaffing, which was common with
heavy armor.
History of Dressmaking – The
Beginning
60 min Most trends are continually moving in cycles, and
the art of dressmaking isn’t different. Higher-class
dressmaking made a comeback with more and more
people seeking the customization of luxury dressmaking.
Celebrities showed excitement when talking about their
red-carpet designs and praised the designers and
dressmakers of the outfit.
Dressmaking in Today’s World
48 min
Episode
Dressmaking
2023 English
|
16+ CC
As people admired clothes in different styles, bodies,
and unique patterns, there was a higher demand for
dressmakers. Clothing was now necessary, and people
used different dress designs to express themselves
and show their status.
The Growth of Dressmaking as a
Career
60 min The history of dressmaking goes back to the beginning
of the civilization of humankind. However, different eras
brought about a subtle change in the art of dressmaking.
Dressmaking was an honourable career, and there were
different categories of dressmaking based on your needs
The History of Dressmaking – Final
Thoughts
48 min

26. Steps
The History of Dressmaking – FinalThoughts
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The history of dressmaking goes back to the beginning of the civilization of
humankind. However, different eras brought about a subtle change in the art
of dressmaking. Dressmaking was an honorable career, and there were
different categories of dressmaking based on your needs and social status.
This article also provides insight into the history of costume in the
dressmaking world.We hope learning the history of dressmaking helps you
further appreciate the art and its evolution over the centuries.
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27. Lesson 2
dressmaking
Tools and Equipment

28. Sewing tools and
equipment
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Sewing tools and equipment are important elements in constructing dresses.
Knowing the appropriate tools and equipment makes your task easier. Your
sewing machine and your sewing aids/tools should be selected as carefully as
possible to have a good performance output and long-lasting satisfaction
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Tools and
Equipment

29. Sewing Tools and Equipment and their Uses
Measuring Tools Drafting Tools Cutting Tools Marking Tools

30. Sewing Tools and Equipment and their Uses
Sewing Aids

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It is used to measure distances and to take body
measurements. It measures 150 centimeters in the front
side and 60 inches on the other side.
This is used to measure small hem areas and short
distances like hem folds, seam allowance, buttonholes,
pleats, and tucks.
Tape Measure
Sewing Gauge
Measuring
tools

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This is used to connect two points in drawing straight
lines. It may be made of clear plastic or shellacked
wood
This is used to measure fabric length by yard or
meter
Ruler
Meter stick or Yardstick
Measuring
tools

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This tool is an aluminum ruler with 90 degrees angle
used to draw perpendicular lines and to measure off
parallel lines.
Hip Curve – This tool is used to shape the hipline and
other areas of garments that need to be curved.
French Curve – This tool is used to connect arcs and
semi-circles, such as the neckline, armholes, and collar.
It is either made of flat metal or wood.
L-Square
Hip Curve and French Curve
Drafting
Tools

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This tool is best for cutting fabrics, usually 7-12 inches
long.
This is used to finish seams and raw edges and to
create decorative edges on many types of fabric.
Cutting shears
Pinking shears
Cutting
Tools (Shears)

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These are used for cutting buttonholes.
It is a sharp pointed scissors usually 4-5 inches long
used in cutting fine delicate cloth and thread in
embroidery work.
Buttonhole scissors
Embroidery scissors
Cutting
Tools (Scissors)

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This tool is intended for taking or ripping out stitches of
a seam
This tool is intended for taking or ripping out stitches of
a seam
Seam ripper
Thread Clipper
Cutting
Tools (Scissors)

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It is used to mark the fabric. It comes from a variety of
colors.
It is used to transfer the marks of the pattern to the cloth
Tailor’s chalk.
Tracing wheel
Marking
Tools
t is paired with the tracing wheel to transfer the marks
from the pattern paper to the cloth.
Dressmaker’s carbon paper

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It is used to fasten two or three materials together
It is used to hold pins and needles to prevent them from
scattering in the workplace.
Pin
Pincushion
Sewing Aids
These are used for temporary
stitches, hemming, and other sewing purposes.
Hand needles

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This tool looks like a small cup placed on the tip of the
middle finger to protect from pricking while sewing. It is
made of metal or plastic.
This tool is used to insert the thread through the needle.
Thimble
Threader
Sewing Aids

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Lockstitch Sewing
Machine
This machine is used for stitching light and
moderately heavy fabrics. It is called Domestic
Sewing Machine and is run by foot and may also be
converted to an electric power machine. It is usually
used in homes and sometimes in school.
Classification
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Hi-Speed Lockstitch
Sewing Machine.
This type of sewing machine has an automatic
lubrication and is commonly used by tailors and
dressmakers. It is usually called a straight stitching
machine or industrial sewing machine.
Classification
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Over Edging Machine
This machine is used to finish the raw edges of the
material or dresses.
Classification
of Sewing Machines

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Embroidery Machine
This machine is used for making different kinds of
fancy stitches and create patterns to decorate
garments and apparel. Examples include designs
on quilts, pillows, Barong Tagalog, pillowcases,
linen, and other novelty items.
Classification
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Button Holer Machine
This is used in making buttonholes on garments.
Classification
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Button Attachment
Machine
This machine is intended for attaching
buttons to the garments..
Classification
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Double Needle Machine
This machine is usually used in the construction of
the different kinds of clothing, especially for the
inseam, outseam, and side seam.
Classification
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Bartacking Machine
This machine is used in reinforcing the opening and
closing of pockets
Classification
of Sewing Machines