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Ross had a successful seamstress and upholstery business in Philadelphia.
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Kurt Snibbe, Oc Register, 8 May 2026
Extravagant gowns can yield a very particular kind of fashion emergency requiring the help of assistants, seamstresses and even fellow celebs.
—Maura Judkis, Washington Post, 4 May 2026
Extra perks include a Chanel counter in the ladies powder room with a makeup artist and seamstress on hand for a helping spritz ‘n’ stitch, while those chasing Derby glory stick close to the dedicated betting advisor for the inside track on the top trainers and horses to wager on.
—Julia Zaltzman, Robb Report, 30 Apr. 2026
Weiss’ father, once on the track to becoming a doctor, became a cleaning person and Weiss’ mom became a seamstress.
—Pamela McLoughlin, Hartford Courant, 26 Apr. 2026
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Kurt Snibbe, Oc Register, 8 May 2026
Extravagant gowns can yield a very particular kind of fashion emergency requiring the help of assistants, seamstresses and even fellow celebs.
—Maura Judkis, Washington Post, 4 May 2026
Extra perks include a Chanel counter in the ladies powder room with a makeup artist and seamstress on hand for a helping spritz ‘n’ stitch, while those chasing Derby glory stick close to the dedicated betting advisor for the inside track on the top trainers and horses to wager on.
—Julia Zaltzman, Robb Report, 30 Apr. 2026
Weiss’ father, once on the track to becoming a doctor, became a cleaning person and Weiss’ mom became a seamstress.
—Pamela McLoughlin, Hartford Courant, 26 Apr. 2026
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“Seamstress.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/seamstress. Accessed 16 May. 2026.
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seamstress
noun
seam·stress
ˈsēm(p)-strəs 
: a woman who sews especially for a living
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