as in needlewomen
a woman who sews clothes, curtains, etc., as a job
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Recent Examples of seamstresses
Inside a tent serving as a dressing room, seamstresses put the finishing touches on costumes inspired by the opera world as volunteers prepped for the stage.
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ABC News, 19 Feb. 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
The volunteers — which includes individuals’ parents — may be seamstresses, makeup artists, onstage helpers and more.
—David L. Coddon, San Diego Union-Tribune, 11 Feb. 2026
Princess Charlene of Monaco Two-thousand and five hundred hours of work by three different seamstresses went into the ivory Giorgio Armani gown Princess Charlene of Monaco wore to wed Prince Albert in 2011.
—Nicole Briese, PEOPLE, 18 Jan. 2026
One of Arce's traditional huipiles was worn by Sheinbaum during her presidential campaign and later readapted into a formal suit by Olivia Trujillo Cortez, one of the president's seamstresses.
—Arkansas Online, 14 Dec. 2025
Three years later, the couturier paid a heartfelt tribute to his ateliers by inviting his 160 seamstresses, dressed in their white blouses, to join the models on the runway for the final walk.
—Luisa Zargani, Footwear News, 28 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
The women who don’t have a voice, like seamstresses and makeup artists.
—Lily Ford, HollywoodReporter, 22 Sep. 2025
ABC News, 19 Feb. 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
The volunteers — which includes individuals’ parents — may be seamstresses, makeup artists, onstage helpers and more.
—David L. Coddon, San Diego Union-Tribune, 11 Feb. 2026
Princess Charlene of Monaco Two-thousand and five hundred hours of work by three different seamstresses went into the ivory Giorgio Armani gown Princess Charlene of Monaco wore to wed Prince Albert in 2011.
—Nicole Briese, PEOPLE, 18 Jan. 2026
One of Arce's traditional huipiles was worn by Sheinbaum during her presidential campaign and later readapted into a formal suit by Olivia Trujillo Cortez, one of the president's seamstresses.
—Arkansas Online, 14 Dec. 2025
Three years later, the couturier paid a heartfelt tribute to his ateliers by inviting his 160 seamstresses, dressed in their white blouses, to join the models on the runway for the final walk.
—Luisa Zargani, Footwear News, 28 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
The women who don’t have a voice, like seamstresses and makeup artists.
—Lily Ford, HollywoodReporter, 22 Sep. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for seamstresses
Noun
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Over the years, Thomas, a former state representative and Atlanta City Council member, had grown used to seeing the neighborhood’s sewers overflow after a heavy rain.—
Drew Kann,
AJC.com,
28 Feb. 2026
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The program formalizes alterations training to Nordstrom’s service standards while expanding access for skilled sewers seeking to enter or pivot into tailoring careers.—
Alexandra Harrell,
Sourcing Journal,
23 Feb. 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 1 Mar. 2026.
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