sarto

Sarto is an Italian noun meaning tailor, a craftsman who makes, alters and repairs clothing to fit individual measurements. Historically, sartorial skills encompass cutting, sewing, fitting and finishing garments such as suits, coats and dresses. In modern usage, the term covers both bespoke tailoring—made to a specific client’s measurements—and alterations or repairs performed by professionals in shops and fashion houses.

Etymology and related terms: The word sarto derives from Latin sartor, the root of the English word sartorial. The feminine form is sarta, and the shop where clothing is made is sartoria.

Notable people: Giuseppe Melchiorre Sarto (1835–1914) was the Italian priest who became Pope Pius X. He is the best-known bearer of the surname.

Surname usage: The surname Sarto is of Italian origin and may be found among people of Italian heritage; historically, it suggests an ancestral link to the tailoring trade. In cultural and fashion contexts, the term appears in discussions of sartorial arts and tailoring history.