Seamstress vs. Dressmaker

Seamstressnoun

A woman who sews clothes professionally.

Seamstressnoun

A woman whose occupation is sewing; a needlewoman.

Seamstressnoun

someone who makes or mends dresses

Seamstressnoun

a woman who sews, especially one who earns her living by sewing.

Dressmakernoun

A person who makes tailor-made women's clothes.

Dressmakernoun

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

Dressmakernoun

someone who makes or mends dresses

Dressmaker

A dressmaker is a person who makes custom clothing for women, such as dresses, blouses, and evening gowns. Dressmakers were historically known as mantua-makers, and are also known as a modiste or fabrician.