as in needlewomen
a woman who sews clothes, curtains, etc., as a job
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Recent Examples of seamstresses
Here, at this 200,000-square-foot factory, seamstresses work eight and sometimes 12 hours a day, weaving together the American flag.
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Karissa Waddick, USA Today, 6 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
The Philharmonic ball, ever solicitous of its elite guests, provides seamstresses, hairdressers and cosmeticians on site for emergency repairs.
—Marla Jo Fisher, Oc Register, 18 Feb. 2026
Karissa Waddick, USA Today, 6 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
The Philharmonic ball, ever solicitous of its elite guests, provides seamstresses, hairdressers and cosmeticians on site for emergency repairs.
—Marla Jo Fisher, Oc Register, 18 Feb. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for seamstresses
Noun
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This results in blockage and causes overflow in the sewers and cause a plumbing nightmare.—
Emma Hall,
Sacbee.com,
3 June 2026
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Unauthorized entry into the sewers is a potential crime, though there have been no immediate arrests or evidence of a public health threat, officials said.—
David K. Li,
NBC news,
2 June 2026
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.—
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
Cite this Entry
“Seamstresses.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/seamstresses. Accessed 11 Jun. 2026.
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