What Is Dressmaking Anyway?
Dressmaking Quotes
from local dressmakers
We’re all familiar with the trades of an electrician or a landscaper. But what about those less-oft quoted professions, whose work remains as invisible as it is important? Service Central can connect you with top-quality dressmaking services all around Australia - and you mightn’t have even realised you needed it.
Dressmaking is a very old profession - in the pre-industrial world, wealthy families who could avoid the effort and inconvenience of making their own clothing would contract skilled seamstresses to provide their entire wardrobe. Strangely enough, in spite of our modern climate of department stores and internet shopping, custom-made clothing has retained its reputation for elegance and quality.
Do I need a dressmaker?
Among the most common requests are those for altering or creating eveningwear; in particular, working on wedding-related clothing or adjusting old family heirlooms. However, there are many reasons why you might choose to enlist the help of a dressmaker. Nothing fits as well as something made specifically for your measurements, so for those growing disillusioned with the hype of one-size-fits-all clothing and boring predictable styles, a dressmaker may seem appealing. Likewise, the popularity of vintage and op shopping has skyrocketed in recent years and a dressmaker is an ideal solution for revamping cool buys. Dressmakers may even tackle textile and linen repair jobs.
What can they do exactly?
repair holes in clothing and damaged material
rehem clothing or alter the fit of a certain style
order unusual fabrics, often at a wholesale price
sketch clothing designs, including for ceremonial events
follow dressmaking patterns supplied by the customer
advise on designs and fabric types for personal projects
repair or update household textiles
perform highly-skilled embellishment, such as trimmings, beading and embroidery
advise on the proper washing and storing of materials
Dressmakers are only the tip of the iceberg. Service Central can connect you with a wide range of tradespeople and services, all operating in your local area. If you’re unsure who actually performs the kind of work you’re after, just describe it and we’ll provide three free no-obligation quotes from qualified professionals today!
Dressmaking Quotes
from local dressmakers
