seamstress

noun

seam·stress | \ ˈsēm(p)-strəs also ˈsem(p)-

Definition of seamstress

: a woman whose occupation is sewing

Examples of seamstress in a Sentence

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Many of the seamstresses are retired, and are actively involved in their local churches. — Kate Bennis, Good Housekeeping, "These Angel Gowns Bring Comfort to Grieving Families," 26 Dec. 2018 Her mother was a seamstress, her father a construction worker. — Leslie Brody, WSJ, "Parents Sue New York City Over Mayor’s Plan to Diversify Elite High Schools," 13 Dec. 2018 This dress was completely transformed by the amazingly talented seamstresses at Mark Ingram Atelier. — Carley K, Harper's BAZAAR, "Samantha & Jonathan Glass' Oceanfront Wedding in Playa Del Carmen," 23 Mar. 2017 After briefly studying fashion and textiles in college and customizing most of her own wardrobe over the years, the talented seamstress is also planning to launch a clothing collection for women like her. — David A. Keeps, Good Housekeeping, "Funny Girl: Exclusive Interview with Melissa McCarthy," 6 Nov. 2012 To measure the tiny suits and gowns, the seamstresses often use doll dress patterns or Coke cans. — Kate Bennis, Good Housekeeping, "These Angel Gowns Bring Comfort to Grieving Families," 26 Dec. 2018 Mary Jane was extremely creative, an accomplished artist, seamstress, knitter, needle pointer and flower arranger. — courant.com, "Mary Jane Fletcher," 13 July 2018 On those days the seamstress hides Zuhour and her children in her sewing room — the only place her father never sets foot. — Deborah Campbell, New York Times, "Like a Schindler for Iraq, This Unlikely War Hero Freed Women From ISIS," 27 Apr. 2018 As a cold, early Fall rain fell outside, seamstresses hand-stitched fresh rosebuds into tulle veils, and Odile Gilbert wove fresh roses into models’ hair for Rodarte’s Spring 2019 show. — Celia Ellenberg, Vogue, "Rodarte's Striking Flower Hair Sculptures Bring the Wow at New York Fashion Week," 10 Sep. 2018

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