as in needlewoman
a woman who sews clothes, curtains, etc., as a job
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Recent Examples of seamstress
Designed by the seamstresses – with input from the students, McGriff, and others – the dress now has adjustable elements that create a tailored fit for every body type and enable it to grow up to a foot in length.
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CNN, 30 Oct. 2024
But also to the hotel workers, florists, restaurants, construction crews, cab drivers, stylists, seamstresses, rental companies, cleaners — the number of people required to mount, oversee and break down these enormous events is incalculable.
—Mary McNamara, Los Angeles Times, 16 Jan. 2025
Volunteers have included ushers, photographers and seamstresses, Bridget said.
—Domenica Bongiovanni, The Indianapolis Star, 26 Dec. 2024
The women include seamstresses, cosmetologists, and shop owners selling groceries, spices, produce, and other handmade goods.
—Robin Ryan, Forbes, 5 Dec. 2024
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CNN, 30 Oct. 2024
But also to the hotel workers, florists, restaurants, construction crews, cab drivers, stylists, seamstresses, rental companies, cleaners — the number of people required to mount, oversee and break down these enormous events is incalculable.
—Mary McNamara, Los Angeles Times, 16 Jan. 2025
Volunteers have included ushers, photographers and seamstresses, Bridget said.
—Domenica Bongiovanni, The Indianapolis Star, 26 Dec. 2024
The women include seamstresses, cosmetologists, and shop owners selling groceries, spices, produce, and other handmade goods.
—Robin Ryan, Forbes, 5 Dec. 2024
See All Example Sentences for seamstress
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“Seamstress.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/seamstress. Accessed 1 Apr. 2025.
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