as in needlewomen
a woman who sews clothes, curtains, etc., as a job
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Recent Examples of seamstresses
Flags entered the picture in 1903, and during the Great Depression, a small team of skilled seamstresses began handcrafting American flags from cotton and silk.
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Ginger Crichton,
Midwest Living,
26 June 2026
Sewing machines whirr and seamstresses work 8- to 12-hour days, weaving together American flags.
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Phaedra Trethan,
USA Today,
12 June 2026
Once a design is ready, the team’s seamstresses patiently cut and sew each piece of clothing.
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ABC News,
30 May 2026
Here, Chinese laborers, factory workers, seamstresses, nail technicians, and cooks take glorious center stage, their lives and deepest yearnings made epic.
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Gabrielle Bellot,
Literary Hub,
29 May 2026
Extravagant gowns can yield a very particular kind of fashion emergency requiring the help of assistants, seamstresses and even fellow celebs.
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Maura Judkis,
Washington Post,
4 May 2026
Shoppers who grew up on disposable fast fashion are enlisting tailors and seamstresses to give off-the-rack purchases a custom fit or personal flair, to revive secondhand finds or to extend the lives of their wardrobes, according to fashion industry experts.
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Anne D'innocenzio,
Boston Herald,
12 Apr. 2026
Shoppers who grew up on disposable fast fashion are enlisting tailors and seamstresses to give off-the-rack purchases a custom fit or personal flair, to revive secondhand finds or to extend the lives of their wardrobes, according to fashion industry experts.
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Anne D’innocenzio,
Los Angeles Times,
6 Apr. 2026
To keep all the delicate lace and threads in perfect condition, the seamstresses had to wash their hands every 30 minutes while working on the dress.
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Christina Perrier,
InStyle,
12 Mar. 2026
Ginger Crichton,
Midwest Living,
26 June 2026
Sewing machines whirr and seamstresses work 8- to 12-hour days, weaving together American flags.
—
Phaedra Trethan,
USA Today,
12 June 2026
Once a design is ready, the team’s seamstresses patiently cut and sew each piece of clothing.
—
ABC News,
30 May 2026
Here, Chinese laborers, factory workers, seamstresses, nail technicians, and cooks take glorious center stage, their lives and deepest yearnings made epic.
—
Gabrielle Bellot,
Literary Hub,
29 May 2026
Extravagant gowns can yield a very particular kind of fashion emergency requiring the help of assistants, seamstresses and even fellow celebs.
—
Maura Judkis,
Washington Post,
4 May 2026
Shoppers who grew up on disposable fast fashion are enlisting tailors and seamstresses to give off-the-rack purchases a custom fit or personal flair, to revive secondhand finds or to extend the lives of their wardrobes, according to fashion industry experts.
—
Anne D'innocenzio,
Boston Herald,
12 Apr. 2026
Shoppers who grew up on disposable fast fashion are enlisting tailors and seamstresses to give off-the-rack purchases a custom fit or personal flair, to revive secondhand finds or to extend the lives of their wardrobes, according to fashion industry experts.
—
Anne D’innocenzio,
Los Angeles Times,
6 Apr. 2026
To keep all the delicate lace and threads in perfect condition, the seamstresses had to wash their hands every 30 minutes while working on the dress.
—
Christina Perrier,
InStyle,
12 Mar. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for seamstresses
Noun
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Over the last three years, the MDC has replaced nearly 15,000 feet of storm drains and sewers and has repaired and rehabilitated 125,595 feet of sewer mains, according to the agency.
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Traffic could be more of a headache than usual as crews repair sewers near a major Lake Norman intersection Wednesday.
Noun
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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.
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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.
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“Seamstresses.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/seamstresses. Accessed 2 Jul. 2026.
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