A dressmaker is a person who creates garments, usually for women, out of fabric and other materials. The term 'dressmaker' can refer to someone who works with ready-made patterns or custom designs. The term MODISTE (7 letters) is a French word for dressmaker, while COUTURIER (9 letters) is a more formal term for a dressmaker who specializes in high-end fashion. A SEWER (5 letters) is someone who sews garments, while a SEAMSTRESS (10 letters) is someone who sews seams and hems. All of these terms refer to people who create clothing from fabric and other materials.