tailoring

Meanings

• noun

  The art of making clothes by sewing and shaping fabric.

  - "She took up tailoring as a hobby."
  - "He went to the tailor to get his suit altered."

• noun

  The customized design and creation of garments.

  - "The fashion designer is known for her tailoring skills."
  - "The bridal gown was tailor-made for the bride."

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with tailoring
ailing , ailington , ailingway , ailingday , ailingplace , ailingroom

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Variants

List of all variants of tailoring that leads to same result
tailoring , tailorings , tailor , tailored , tailors , custom-tailor , custom-tailored , custom-tailoring , custom-tailors

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Etymology

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From the Old French 'taillier', meaning 'to cut'.

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Trivia

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1. Did you know that the world's most expensive suit was made of gold and diamonds and sold for over $3 million?

2. Tailoring was once a male-dominated profession, but today women make up a significant percentage of tailors and fashion designers.

3. The first sewing needles were made from bone, and the thread was made from animal sinew.

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Related Concepts

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1. sewing: The act of joining or attaching pieces of fabric, leather, or other materials using needle and thread.

2. textiles: Fabrics and other materials used to make clothing, upholstery, and other textile products.

3. fashion design: The art of creating clothing and accessories, often for commercial sale.

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Culture

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Tailoring has been a significant part of human history, with evidence of tailored clothing dating back to ancient civilizations. In many cultures, tailoring is considered an art form, with skilled tailors often passing down their knowledge through generations.

How to Memorize "tailoring"

1. visualize
   

   - Visualize the process of cutting and sewing fabric to create a garment.
   - Imagine a tailor working at their sewing machine, creating a beautiful garment.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'tailoring' with the image of a well-tailored suit or dress.
   - Think of the precision and care involved in creating a custom garment.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Use the mnemonic 'Tailors Adjust Incoming Garments' to remember the meaning of the word.
   - Create a mental image of a tailor adjusting a garment to fit perfectly.

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