dressmaking

Example Sentences

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Her family was under the impression she was studying dressmaking and following in the steps of her family.

From Los Angeles Times • Sep. 3, 2025

It was then rented to a tenant who wanted to use the property to run a bespoke dressmaking business.

From BBC • Jan. 23, 2025

They came up with a wallcovering collection full of leopard prints, swirling sea agate patterns, and golden Victorian keys and dressmaking scissors.

From Seattle Times • Jul. 26, 2023

Beavan called on her friend Bright and his costume company Cosprop to help with the dressmaking.

From Washington Post • Mar. 8, 2023

Dessie was studying dressmaking, and Mollie, pretty Mollie, would obviously marry some well-to-do man.

From "East of Eden" by John Steinbeck