Question

is the word in bold a direct object, an indirect object, or neither? the dressmaker produces custom - fitted gowns for brides - to - be. direct object indirect object neither

Explanation:

A direct object receives the action of the verb directly (what the dressmaker produces: gowns). An indirect object is the recipient of the direct object, but here "brides-to-be" is introduced by the preposition "for", making it the object of a preposition, not an indirect object. It does not fit either direct or indirect object categories.

Answer:

neither