And how many female *tailors* do you know of? Tailoring was strictly a male occupation, and so far as I know, still is dominated by males. A worthy occupation.
Jean M.
Where does a man begin to learn how to make his own clothes?
Feb 25, 2006
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Quite so. But to call a versatile and skilled woman sewist a "seamstress" makes her sound like a piece-work machine operator in a factory. I suppose "dressmaker" is the feminine equivalent of tailor; but I wouldn't object to a female tailor. And there are enough men who design womens couture, so I suppose there could also be male dressmakers. I suppose it only matters (to me) if there is an issue of income parity or disparity
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