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 Three bustle styles are commonly created by seamstresses to achieve this effect. — Shelby Wax, Vogue, 23 Sep. 2026 This emphasis on the human collateral of fashion week — design teams, photographers, stylists, seamstresses — felt like the real display of luxury. — Leah Dolan, CNN Money, 21 Sep. 2026 Émile’s leatherworkers often married Jeanne Lanvin’s seamstresses, who were confecting gowns for society women just across the way. — Lauren Collins, New Yorker, 7 Sep. 2026 A lot of Eastern European Jewish refugees arrived in France after the pogroms and worked as tailors and seamstresses for the couture houses. — Seth Abramovitch, HollywoodReporter, 4 Aug. 2026 Here at this 200,000-square-foot factory, seamstresses work eight and sometimes 12 hours a day weaving together the American flag. — Karissa Waddick, USA Today, 4 July 2026 In Petersplatz, in central Basel, seamstresses remained on call throughout the festival to repair the traditional Alpine folk costumes worn by participants in case of emergency. — Jez Fielder, Fortune, 30 June 2026 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. — Ginger Crichton, Midwest Living, 26 June 2026 Carrillo is the head seamstress of the three seamstresses Johnson works with to make her swimwear. — Michael Butler, Miami Herald, 2 June 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for seamstresses
Noun
  • Excavation crews have been seen searching outside and under the home, including the sewers.
    — Michael Ruiz, FOXNews.com, 19 Sep. 2026
  • Industrial operators can deploy them to inspect narrow pipelines, ventilation shafts, sewers, and underground mines for structural flaws.
    — Mrigakshi Dixit, Interesting Engineering, 18 Sep. 2026
Noun
  • 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
  • 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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“Seamstresses.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/seamstresses. Accessed 27 Sep. 2026.

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