needleworker
One who embroiders
A needleworker is someone who does needlework—sewing, embroidery, knitting, crocheting, or similar crafts involving needle and thread or yarn.
The term covers both hobbyists and professionals: She's a skilled needleworker who makes her own quilts.
One who stitches garments
- threadFiber for stitching
- seamJoined fabric edge
- hemmingSewing a fabric edge
- bastingMoistening meat while cooking
tacking · darning · mending · patchwork · quilting · thimble · pincushion · bobbin
Rigid circular frame
- flossInterdental cleaning strand
- cross-stitchDecorative stitching forming X's
- backstitchOverlapping needle technique
- crewelWool yarn for embroidery
canvaswork · tapestry · sampler · monogramming · applique · beading · motif · pattern
Clothing alteration professional
- dressmakerOne who sews garments
- seamstressOne who stitches garments
- bespokeMade to individual specifications
- alterationsChanges made to something
fittings · patternmaker · couturier · clothier · sartorial · garment · draping · muslin
Fabric-making frame
- warpBend from true form
- weftCrosswise loom threads
- shuttleShort-distance transport
- heddleLoom thread guide
tapestry · textile · handwoven · jacquard · tabby · twill · fiber · selvedge
One who plans appearances
- runwayPaved path for planes
- atelierCreative professional's workspace
- collectionGathered set of items
- silhouetteFilled-in outline shape
ensemble · wardrobe · prêt-à-porter · couture · garment · textile · apparel · boutique
seamstress
One who stitches garments
basting · tacking · darning · mending · patchwork · quilting · thimble · pincushion · bobbin · stitching
hoop
Rigid circular frame
- flossInterdental cleaning strand
- cross-stitchDecorative stitching forming X's
- backstitchOverlapping needle technique
crewel · canvaswork · tapestry · sampler · monogramming · applique · beading · motif · pattern · design
tailor
Clothing alteration professional
- dressmakerOne who sews garments
- seamstressOne who stitches garments
- bespokeMade to individual specifications
alterations · fittings · patternmaker · couturier · clothier · sartorial · garment · draping · muslin · toile
loom
Fabric-making frame
heddle · tapestry · textile · handwoven · jacquard · tabby · twill · fiber · selvedge
designer
One who plans appearances
- runwayPaved path for planes
- atelierCreative professional's workspace
- collectionGathered set of items
silhouette · ensemble · wardrobe · prêt-à-porter · couture · garment · textile · apparel · boutique
hook
Curved catching device
yarn
Twisted strand for crafts
gauge · wool · stockinette · garter · circular · blocking · skein · tension · intarsia · raglan
- craftspeoplepotter, weaver, blacksmith, artisan, potters
- artisanspotter, weaver, blacksmith, cobbler, jeweler
- textile craftersweaver, knitter, seamstress, embroiderer, crocheter
- textile workerstailor, dressmaker, weaver, weavers, spinner