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n. One who carries out needlework.

n. One who works with a needle; a needlewoman.

n. someone who does work (as sewing or embroidery) with a needle

"She began teaching at 14 and was a noted needleworker."

maker    shaper   

garment worker    knitter    garment-worker    garmentmaker    embroiderer