seamstresses

plural of seamstress
as in needlewomen
a woman who sews clothes, curtains, etc., as a job

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Recent Examples of seamstresses To create Songmont’s first handbag models, Fu hired a small production team of knowledgeable senior seamstresses, led by her mother, Fu Yulan. Footwear News, 15 Oct. 2025 When Kidman was a child, her grandmother and her mother, both accomplished seamstresses, often made her clothes. Wendell Steavenson, Vogue, 8 Oct. 2025 Kidman has a long history in the world of fashion, having been raised in a family surrounded by accomplished seamstresses. Skyler Caruso, PEOPLE, 8 Oct. 2025 The women who don’t have a voice, like seamstresses and makeup artists. Lily Ford, HollywoodReporter, 22 Sep. 2025 Developers encroached with high-rise condos on all sides as the neighborhood transitioned from a commercial train depot with day laborers, mechanics, and seamstresses to trendy and touristy. Carlos Frías, Bon Appetit Magazine, 19 Aug. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for seamstresses
Noun
  • The water utility also built tens of thousands of feet of additional sewers to connect drains and other infrastructure to the underground tunnels.
    Karl Schneider, IndyStar, 9 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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“Seamstresses.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/seamstresses. Accessed 27 Oct. 2025.

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