as in needlewoman
a woman who sews clothes, curtains, etc., as a job
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Recent Examples of seamstress
The volunteers — which includes individuals’ parents — may be seamstresses, makeup artists, onstage helpers and more.
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David L. Coddon, San Diego Union-Tribune, 11 Feb. 2026
His seamstress grandmother encouraged his passion and inspired his first foray into garment design.
—Sandra Salibian, Footwear News, 6 Feb. 2026
Leeann Chin worked as a seamstress, earning 50 cents an hour, but getting to know what Katie Chin called the local fashionistas in the process.
—Ross Raihala, Twin Cities, 6 Feb. 2026
Mildred worked at the Navy Exchange for 30 years as a seamstress, her daughters said.
—Christina Mayo, Miami Herald, 5 Feb. 2026
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David L. Coddon, San Diego Union-Tribune, 11 Feb. 2026
His seamstress grandmother encouraged his passion and inspired his first foray into garment design.
—Sandra Salibian, Footwear News, 6 Feb. 2026
Leeann Chin worked as a seamstress, earning 50 cents an hour, but getting to know what Katie Chin called the local fashionistas in the process.
—Ross Raihala, Twin Cities, 6 Feb. 2026
Mildred worked at the Navy Exchange for 30 years as a seamstress, her daughters said.
—Christina Mayo, Miami Herald, 5 Feb. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for seamstress
Noun
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One hundred and fifty years later, young Isobel, a gifted needlewoman, dreams of her own escape from the limited options open to women; her greatest desire is to own a dressmaking shop.—
Heller McAlpin,
The Christian Science Monitor,
3 Oct. 2022
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Set in the 1930s, Chevalier’s new novel follows a woman whose fiancé died in World War I and who finds a sense of community among the guild of needlewomen embroidering kneelers for the pews at one of Britain’s great cathedrals.—
New York Times,
New York Times,
1 Oct. 2019
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Lafayette wanted to update parts of its sewer system, but because some parts were on homeowners’ property the city wasn’t allowed to pay for it.—
Glenn Gamboa,
Fortune,
24 Feb. 2026
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In Trumbull, the zoning commission on Thursday night unanimously rejected Vessel’s permit request, saying there is a compelling public interest in first seeing complete drainage plans, environmental assessments and proof of approval for sewer connections.—
Don Stacom,
Hartford Courant,
24 Feb. 2026
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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
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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
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“Seamstress.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/seamstress. Accessed 3 Mar. 2026.
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