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Dress Maker

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Someone who custom makes dresses
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Also called a mantua-maker
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Also called a modiste
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Must draw sketches of your design
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You need to know a lot about different fabrics
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Must make all dresses the right size
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Needs to know what looks good or bad
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Needs sewing skills
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Been around for many years
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Has to work with a budget
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