dressmaker
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Federal data show the typical annual wage for a dressmaker is about $43,000 a year, but some tailors and seamstresses can make more.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Apr. 21, 2026
Santoyo, the dressmaker, said the latest crisis "does bring the community together, helping each other through these tough times."
From Barron's ● Oct. 13, 2025
In addition to originating the voice of Harley Quinn, Sorkin was known for portraying dressmaker Calliope Jones on “Days of Our Lives.”
From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 27, 2023
I designed it, and then I have a dressmaker and a hatmaker who I work with.
From BBC ● Jun. 28, 2023
The attentions of the maitre d’hotel had opened up a train of thought, and as we drank our coffee I told him about Blaize, the dressmaker.
From "Rebecca" by Daphne du Maurier
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For dressmakers and tailors called in for late adjustments, that makes their work on the lace, silk and tulle a high-stakes race.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Apr. 25, 2026
As a finalist, she had to compete against five other teen dressmakers for votes.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 19, 2023
Nazare's cobblers, dressmakers and basket-weavers won't find many sales among the surf crowd.
From BBC ● Mar. 27, 2023
People who have worked at the Lido - from dancers to dressmakers, dressing room staff and backstage technicians - have an unusually personal attachment to the venue.
From Washington Times ● May 28, 2022
Tailors, dressmakers, and merchants try to woo her with free gifts for her ladies, or offer pastries and champagne.
From "The Belles" by Dhonielle Clayton
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