as in tailor
a person who sews a talented seamster who dreams of launching his own clothing line

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Recent Examples of seamster The difference, while unnoticeable to the untrained eye, was a detail the seamster wanted to get right. Cassandra Jaramillo, Dallas News, 2 Feb. 2021 Gilbert Baker is the seamster responsible for creating the most enduring symbol of the LGBTQ rights movement: the rainbow flag. Tim Fitzsimons, NBC News, 3 June 2019
Recent Examples of Synonyms for seamster
Noun
  • Choose from regular, petite, tall, and curvy options, then bid adieu to the tailor.
    Alyssa Grabinski, PEOPLE, 2 Oct. 2025
  • If the findings are confirmed, the risk score could help doctors tailor recommendations for surveillance intensity and risk-reduction strategies, including medications like tamoxifen or aromatase inhibitors, specifically for those high-risk women, says Roy.
    Emily Kay Votruba, EverydayHealth.com, 2 Oct. 2025
Noun
  • Also consider installing flood vents, a sump pump in your basement, and a sewer backflow valve.
    Andrea Riquier, USA Today, 3 Oct. 2025
  • When the hat passes muster, its leather sweatband will be cut down to size and applied by skilled sewers.
    Eric Twardzik, Robb Report, 3 Oct. 2025
Noun
  • Creators on TikTok are inspiring a new wave of stitchers with seasonal ideas that double as decor or gifts.
    Elizabeth Fogarty, Better Homes & Gardens, 15 Sep. 2025

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“Seamster.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/seamster. Accessed 6 Oct. 2025.

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