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Dressmaker — For other uses see Dressmaker (disambiguation) Seamstress redirects here. For the graphics library, see Seam carving. For the film, see The Seamstress. Pierre Balmain and the actress Ruth Ford, photographed by Carl Van Vechten, 1947 A dressmaker… … Wikipedia
form — formable, adj. formably, adv. /fawrm/, n. 1. external appearance of a clearly defined area, as distinguished from color or material; configuration: a triangular form. 2. the shape of a thing or person. 3. a body, esp. that of a human being. 4. a… … Universalium
Dress form — Dress forms of 1893 A dress form is a three dimensional model of the torso used for fitting clothing that is being designed or sewed. When making a piece of clothing, it can be put on the dress form so one can see the fit and drape of the garment … Wikipedia
dress form — noun : a paper, cloth, or wire representation of a woman s figure from shoulder to thighs but minus arms that is mounted on a stand and used for fitting garments * * * dress form noun A dressmaker s (usu adjustable) model • • • Main Entry: ↑dress … Useful english dictionary
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Norman Hartnell — Hartnell in 1972, by Allan Warren Born 12 June 1901 London Died June 8, 1979(1979 06 08) (aged&# … Wikipedia
Pattern (sewing) — In sewing and fashion design, a pattern is an original garment from which other garments of a similar style are copied, or the paper or cardboard templates from which the parts of a garment are traced onto fabric before cutting out and assembling … Wikipedia
Tailor's ham — For the food product, see Pork roll. A tailor s ham A tailor s ham or dressmaker s ham is a tightly stuffed pillow used as a curved mold when pressing curved areas of clothing, such as darts, sleeves, cuffs, collars, or waistlines. Pressing … Wikipedia
Sewing — or stitching is the fastening of cloth, leather, furs, bark, or other flexible materials, using needle and thread. Its use is nearly universal among human populations and dates back to Paleolithic times (30,000 BC). Sewing predates the weaving of … Wikipedia
Versace, Gianni — born Dec. 2, 1946, Reggio Calabria, Italy died July 15, 1997, Miami Beach, Fla., U.S. Italian fashion designer. He was born to a dressmaker mother. After working for several Italian ateliers in Milan, in 1978 Versace established his own company,… … Universalium
