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Dress Maker

  •  Someone who custom makes dresses

  • Also called a mantua-maker

  • Also called a modiste 

  • Must draw sketches of your design

  • You need to know a lot about different fabrics

  • Must make all dresses the right size

  • Needs to know what looks good or bad

  • Needs sewing skills

  • Been around for many years

  • Has to work with a budget

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