dressmaker

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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

A retired dressmaker, she was married to a former service engineer.

From BBC • Sep. 30, 2025

The latter, named after Tiana’s dressmaker mother, features housewares and New Orleans-themed decor.

From Los Angeles Times • Nov. 14, 2024

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

From Washington Times • Sep. 25, 2023

“Of course I will make you a dress! You can’t attend a holiday ball looking like that. The dressmaker jerked her head in the direction of Penelope’s plain frock and apron. “

From "The Incorrigible Children of Ashton Place: Book I: The Mysterious Howling" by Maryrose Wood