needleworkers
Those who stitch
Needleworkers are people who do needlework—sewing, embroidery, knitting, crocheting, or similar crafts involving needle and thread or yarn.
The term encompasses both hobbyists and professionals: The guild brought together needleworkers from across the region.
Historically, needleworkers were predominantly women working in domestic or industrial settings.
One who stitches garments
- quilterLayered bedding crafter
- embroidererOne who decorates fabric
- knitterOne who stitches with yarn
- crocheterOne who loops yarn
weaver · tatters · beaders · spinners · dressmaker · tailor · mender · darner
Decorative stitching on fabric
- cross-stitchDecorative stitching forming X's
- needlepointStitchery on open-weave fabric
- crewelWool yarn for embroidery
- bargelloZigzag-patterned vertical stitchwork
blackwork · hardanger · smocking · applique · quilting · tatting · lacework · darning
Pitted cap for stitching
Custom clothing designer
- costumerOne who supplies theatrical attire
- millinerDesigner of women's headwear
- haberdasherMen's accessories dealer
- patternmakerOne who designs templates
bespoke · alterations · fittings · sartorial · dressmaking · tailoring · upholsterer · draper
seamstress
One who stitches garments
- quilterLayered bedding crafter
- embroidererOne who decorates fabric
- knitterOne who stitches with yarn
crocheter · weaver · tatters · beaders · spinners · dressmaker · tailor · mender · darner · needlepointer
embroidery
Decorative stitching on fabric
- cross-stitchDecorative stitching forming X's
- needlepointStitchery on open-weave fabric
- crewelWool yarn for embroidery
bargello · blackwork · hardanger · smocking · applique · quilting · tatting · lacework · darning · beadwork
thimble
Pitted cap for stitching
scissors · pincushion · bodkin · stiletto · between · sharp · awl
couturier
Custom clothing designer
- costumerOne who supplies theatrical attire
- millinerDesigner of women's headwear
- haberdasherMen's accessories dealer
patternmaker · bespoke · alterations · fittings · sartorial · dressmaking · tailoring · upholsterer · draper · lining
fabric
Woven or knit material
felt · interfacing · batting · thread · floss · yarn · wool · silk · cotton · ribbon
- textile artisansweavers, embroiderers, stitchers, knitters, quilters
needleworkersmachinists
Skilled metal-shaping workers
machine operators · factory workers · assembly line workers · mill workers
needleworkersmetalworkers
Artisans shaping heated alloys
woodworkers · stonemasons · blacksmiths · welders · carpenters