as in needlewoman
a woman who sews clothes, curtains, etc., as a job
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Recent Examples of seamstress
But the explosion of weight-loss drugs in the 2020s has created an extra snag for the seamstresses and designers responsible for the Big Day’s centerpiece garment: the bridal gown.
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Allison Morrow, CNN, 11 Oct. 2024
The brand is poised to scale up with a new logistics platform employing 40 seamstresses to support the U.S. growth.
—Rhonda Richford, WWD, 4 Nov. 2024
To keep up with so much demand, Bonvicini had hired seamstresses to tailor the jeans to her specifications.
—Nicolas Vega, CNBC, 1 Nov. 2024
In their first year, the group hired local seamstresses in Togo and provided uniforms and school fees to 65 girls.
—CNN, 30 Oct. 2024
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Allison Morrow, CNN, 11 Oct. 2024
The brand is poised to scale up with a new logistics platform employing 40 seamstresses to support the U.S. growth.
—Rhonda Richford, WWD, 4 Nov. 2024
To keep up with so much demand, Bonvicini had hired seamstresses to tailor the jeans to her specifications.
—Nicolas Vega, CNBC, 1 Nov. 2024
In their first year, the group hired local seamstresses in Togo and provided uniforms and school fees to 65 girls.
—CNN, 30 Oct. 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 26 Dec. 2024.
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