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dressmaker

[dres-mey-ker] / ˈdrɛsˌmeɪ kər /


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Designed by her dressmaker Norman Hartnell, the Queen first wore her Harris tweed jacket and Balmoral Tartan skirt in the 1950s.

From BBC • Dec. 26, 2025

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

Biagiotti Cigna’s grandmother, Delia, started the fashion house in the 1960s as a dressmaker.

From Washington Times • Sep. 25, 2023

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

The dressmaker thought of the clue Chris had dropped; no stock symbol had five letters or even resembled the word plain.

From "The Westing Game" by Ellen Raskin