dressmaker
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One was her mixed-race dressmaker, Elizabeth Keckly, who betrayed Mary’s confidences in an 1868 memoir.
From The Wall Street Journal ● May 11, 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
The latter, named after Tiana’s dressmaker mother, features housewares and New Orleans-themed decor.
From Los Angeles Times ● Nov. 14, 2024
I designed it, and then I have a dressmaker and a hatmaker who I work with.
From BBC ● Jun. 28, 2023
She was like Blaize, the dressmaker, who had offered me that ten per cent.
From "Rebecca" by Daphne du Maurier
That is forcing bridal stores to stock more dresses to accommodate last-minute weight fluctuations, leaving dressmakers on the hook for an increasing number of rush orders and hurried adjustments.
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 — described the club with an unusually personal attachment.
From Seattle 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
