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seamster

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Synonyms and Antonyms of seamster

a person who sews a talented seamster who dreams of launching his own clothing line Synonyms of seamster sewer, stitcherWords Related to seamster needlewoman, seamstress; tailor; embroiderer, needleworker; knitter, weaver

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