sempstress

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Noun sempstress has 1 sense

dressmaker, modiste, needlewoman, seamstress, sempstress - someone who makes or mends dresses
--₁ is a kind of garmentmaker, garment-worker, garment worker
--₁ has particulars: Ross, Betsy Ross, Betsy Griscom Ross

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Sempstress

Description:

A sempstress refers to a female sewer or a woman who sews, either professionally or as a hobby. Traditionally, the term was commonly used to describe a skilled female tailor or dressmaker.

Sample sentences:

She has established herself as the go-to sempstress in town, creating exquisite custom-made garments.
My grandmother was a talented sempstress; she could create beautiful dresses from scratch.
The local theater hired a team of sempstresses to create the costumes for the upcoming production.