needlewoman

• Существительное, обозначающее женщину, которая шьет или изготавливает одежду, особенно в качестве профессии или квалифицированного занятия.

A noun referring to a woman who sews or makes clothing, especially as a profession or skilled activity.

irregular plural

1. Seamstress or dressmakerB2formal

   A woman who sews, makes, or mends clothing, especially as a profession or skilled hobby.

   Швея или портниха

   • The skilled needlewoman altered the wedding dress perfectly.
   • My grandmother was an excellent needlewoman who made all her own clothes.
   • The tailor hired a needlewoman to help with the intricate embroidery.

   Synonymsdressmakerneedleworkerseamstresssempstress