needlewoman
One who sews
A needlewoman is a woman who sews, especially one skilled in embroidery, tailoring, or other fine needlework.
The term can describe either a professional seamstress or an accomplished amateur: She was an expert needlewoman who made all her own clothes.
The word sounds old-fashioned now, as does its male counterpart, needleman.
One who stitches garments
- dressmakerOne who sews garments
- tailoringCustom clothing adjustment
- alterationsChanges made to something
- hemmingSewing a fabric edge
fitting · patternmaking · draping · couturier · bespoke · garments · fabric · thimble
Joining with needle, thread
- embroideryDecorative stitching on fabric
- knittingLoop-based textile making
- crochetingCrafting with hooked needle
- quiltingLayered fabric stitching
cross-stitch · tatting · lace-making · crewel · applique · patchwork · bargello · smocking
seamstress
One who stitches garments
- dressmakerOne who sews garments
- tailoringCustom clothing adjustment
- alterationsChanges made to something
hemming · fitting · patternmaking · draping · couturier · bespoke · garments · fabric · thimble · scissors
stitching
Joining with needle, thread
- embroideryDecorative stitching on fabric
- knittingLoop-based textile making
- crochetingCrafting with hooked needle
quilting · cross-stitch · tatting · lace-making · crewel · applique · patchwork · bargello · smocking · samplers