# seamstress

/ˈsimstɹɪs/ (US) · /sˈiːmstɹəs/ (UK) · CEFR B2 · Noun

Source: https://englishreference.com/word/seamstress
Updated: 2026-05-27

## Definition

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.

For teachers: 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.

## Examples

- 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.

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