needlewomen

noun

plural of needlewoman
as in seamstresses

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  1. seamstresses
  2. sewers
  3. stitchers
Noun
  • Kern rehired La Perla’s 220 seamstresses with the goal to keep manufacturing the brand in Italy, mainly in the Bologna headquarters.
    — Luisa Zargani, Footwear News, 23 Oct. 2026
  • Three bustle styles are commonly created by seamstresses to achieve this effect.
    — Shelby Wax, Vogue, 23 Sep. 2026
Definition of seamstresses
Noun
  • The unique topography of the beach area could pose a challenge if sewers replace septic dry wells, town officials say.
    — Jim Woods, Chicago Tribune, 31 Oct. 2026
  • The Los Angeles Board of Public Works has been overseeing work on streets, sidewalks and sewers since 1905.
    — Jon Regardie, Los Angeles Times, 30 Oct. 2026
Definition of sewers
Noun
  • And in the future, Mimi’s hopes to partner with neighboring small businesses, hold classes for more advanced stitchers and even throw Bachelor watch parties.
    — Julianna Chen, Dallas Morning News, 3 Feb. 2026
  • At the game in June, the Mets provided the group with event space where the knitters, crocheters, cross-stitchers, needle pointers, sewers and embroiderers could connect with each other.
    — Rebecca Tauber, New York Times, 9 Jan. 2026
Definition of stitchers
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