Seamstress
(noun)
A woman who makes or mends clothes for a living.
Origin:
17th century: from seam + -stress, influenced by french couturière.
Examples:
- The seamstress was famous for her intricate needlework.
- The seamstress was hired to alter the bride's dress for the wedding.
- The seamstress worked long hours in her small shop, sewing and mending for customers.
- The seamstress was skilled at repurposing old clothes into something new and stylish.
- The seamstress was highly sought after for her ability to create custom clothing to fit perfectly.