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Definition of «seamstress»

A seamstress is a person, typically a woman, who sews or works with fabrics, especially for clothing. The term can also refer to someone who repairs or alters clothes, often by hand. In some cultures, it may be used as a title of respect for skilled female dressmakers or tailors.

Usage examples

  1. My grandmother was a talented seamstress who could sew anything from dresses to curtains.
  2. The local fashion boutique is looking for a skilled seamstress to join their team.
  3. Jenny found a vintage dress at a thrift store and took it to a seamstress to have it altered to fit her perfectly.
  4. Martha decided to start her own business as a seamstress, creating custom-made clothing for clients.
  5. The theater production hired a team of seamstresses to create costumes for the actors and actresses.
  6. A skilled seamstress is essential in ensuring the proper fit and quality of a bridal gown.
  7. The fashion designer collaborated with a seamstress to bring her creative designs to life.
  8. Many people choose to learn sewing as a hobby, and some become expert seamstresses over time.
  9. The fashion industry relies heavily on the expertise of seamstresses to create high-quality garments.
  10. As a professional seamstress, Sarah has her own workshop where she takes on various sewing projects.

Phrases with «seamstress»

Sentences with «seamstress»

  • We see the salon shows, as models glide haughtily in front of clients, icily holding up numbers; and the armies of seamstresses who hurry up the Woodcock staircase every morning and line up in their white coats to greet the various aristocratic clients who visit (a wonderful scene has Alma, herself in white, disappearing into the crowd, then asserting her territorial rights when a beautiful princess drops in: «Je m» appelle Alma. (filmcomment.com)
  • He makes finely tailored but somewhat fussy frocks for society ladies right in his London townhouse, where a platoon of seamstresses work for him under the eye of his sister and business partner, Cyril (an icy Lesley Manville). (nationalreview.com)
  • I had the train removed because it looked so big in the pictures.I thought it was a bit loose in the waist so I had that fixed at a local seamstress for a good price. (tidebuy.com)
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