Translation guide
A woman who sews, especially as a profession. In Japanese, the most common term is お針子, but other words exist depending on context, formality, and whether it's a traditional or modern role.
Referring to a woman whose job is sewing garments, often in a workshop or at home.
The most common and neutral term for a female seamstress. The prefix お adds politeness.
She works as a seamstress.
Same as お針子 but without the polite prefix. Slightly more casual or used in compounds.
I have experience as a seamstress.
A more technical term for a sewing worker, often used in factory settings. Gender-neutral but can apply to women.
Work as a sewing worker in a garment factory.
Referring to a seamstress in a historical or traditional Japanese context, such as making kimono.
A specialist in traditional Japanese sewing (kimono making). Often a certified professional.
Get a qualification as a traditional Japanese seamstress.
Literally 'tailor shop', but can refer to a seamstress or tailor who makes traditional clothing. Often used for both men and women.
A seamstress specializing in making Western-style dresses or women's clothing.
A woman who sews as a hobby or for her family, not necessarily professionally.
お針子 is the most direct equivalent for a female seamstress, often in a small shop or at home. 仕立屋 can be a tailor or dressmaker, and is not gender-specific. 縫製工 is a factory sewing worker, gender-neutral and more industrial.
If gender is not important, consider using 縫製工 (factory worker) or 仕立屋 (tailor/dressmaker). For a male seamstress, 仕立屋 or 縫製工 are more appropriate.
仕立屋に着物を注文する。
Order a kimono from a seamstress/tailor.
洋裁師になるために学校に通う。
Attend school to become a Western-style seamstress.
She is a crafty person and often uses the sewing machine on weekends.