seamstress
n. countable B2 Upper Intermediate US //ˈsimstɹɪs// UK //sˈiːmstɹəs// seam·stress
n. a woman who makes or repairs clothes by hand or with a sewing machine. You often see this word in stories or when talking about high-quality fashion.
n. a female professional who makes or repairs garments, typically by hand or using a sewing machine. Often used in literary or historical contexts to distinguish from a male tailor.
The seamstress fixed the torn hem on my dress.
She spent the afternoon at the local seamstress to have her wedding gown altered for a perfect fit.
In an era of mass production, the local seamstress remains a vital link to a time when every stitch was a testament to individual craftsmanship and attention to detail.