seamstress
She mends clothes
A seamstress is a woman who sews, especially one who does so professionally.
The term typically applies to someone who makes, alters, or repairs clothing: The seamstress took in the waist of my dress.
The word carries an old-fashioned flavor; tailor now serves for all genders in professional contexts.
One who sews decoratively
- tailorClothing alteration professional
- couturierCustom clothing designer
- garment workerOne who makes clothing
- pieceworkerLaborer paid per unit
apprentice · workshop · sweatshop · factory · piece rate · union · cottage industry · freelance
Thread-based textile craft
- stitchingJoining with needle, thread
- embroideryDecorative stitching on fabric
- sewingCraft with needle and thread
- hemmingSewing a fabric edge
alterations · mending · darning · patching · basting · tacking · backstitch · overlock
Device for joining fabric
- needlePointed implement for sewing
- thimblePitted cap for stitching
- bobbinSmall cylindrical thread holder
- pincushionPadded needle storage
scissors · measuring tape · dress form · pins · thread · shears · chalk · rotary cutter
Custom high-fashion design
- haute coutureCustom luxury dressmaking
- bespokeMade to individual specifications
- designerOne who plans appearances
- atelierCreative professional's workspace
modiste · costumer · gown · ensemble · trousseau · bridal · formalwear · costume
needleworker
One who sews decoratively
- tailorClothing alteration professional
- couturierCustom clothing designer
- garment workerOne who makes clothing
pieceworker · apprentice · workshop · sweatshop · factory · piece rate · union · cottage industry · freelance
needlework
Thread-based textile craft
- stitchingJoining with needle, thread
- embroideryDecorative stitching on fabric
- sewingCraft with needle and thread
hemming · alterations · mending · darning · patching · basting · tacking · backstitch · overlock · serging
sewing machine
Device for joining fabric
- needlePointed implement for sewing
- thimblePitted cap for stitching
- bobbinSmall cylindrical thread holder
pincushion · scissors · measuring tape · dress form · pins · thread · shears · chalk · rotary cutter · iron
couture
Custom high-fashion design
- haute coutureCustom luxury dressmaking
- bespokeMade to individual specifications
- designerOne who plans appearances
atelier · modiste · costumer · gown · ensemble · trousseau · bridal · formalwear · costume · wardrobe
fabric
Woven or knit material
wool · velvet · chiffon · tulle · lace · satin · organza · jersey · denim · twill
dressmaking
Constructing garments from fabric
- patternmakingCreating garment construction templates
- drapingArranging cloth loosely
- fittingSuitable or proper
tailoring · bodice · sleeves · linings · gusset · pleats · tucks · ruffles · darts · seams
- artisan craftshandmade goods, fine jewelry, artisan crafts, handcrafted furniture, watchmaking
- costume workerscostume designer, costume maker, wardrobe mistress, dresser, tailor
- tailoring jobsbespoke tailor, cutter, fitter
- textile craftersweaver, knitter, embroiderer, crocheter, lacemaker
- textile workerstailor, weaver, weavers, spinner, spinners
- fashionfashion, clothing, apparel, attire, garment
seamstressknitter
One who stitches with yarn
weaver · crocheter · felter · embroiderer