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Dressmaker

A maker of gowns, or similar garments; a mantuamaker.

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Furrier 76% connected

A dealer in furs; one who makes or sells fur goods.

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Modiste 76% connected

A female maker of, or dealer in, articles of fashion, especially of the fashionable dress of ladies; a woman who gives direction to the style or mode…

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Needlewoman 76% connected

A woman who does needlework; a seamstress.

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Outfitter 76% connected

One who furnishes outfits for a voyage, a journey, or a business.

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Seamster 76% connected

One who sews well, or whose occupation is to sew.

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Seamstress 76% connected

A woman whose occupation is sewing; a needlewoman.

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Sempstress 76% connected

A seamstress.

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Stitcher 76% connected

One who stitches; a seamstress.

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Tailor 76% connected

One whose occupation is to cut out and make men's garments; also, one who cuts out and makes ladies' outer garments.

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