1. a woman who is skilled at sewing or needlework

Examples

• The talented needlewoman created beautiful embroidered pillows.
• My grandmother was an expert needlewoman who made all her own clothes.
• The needlewoman carefully hemmed the wedding dress.
• She learned to be a skilled needlewoman from her mother.
• The local needlewoman offered alterations and repairs.
• As a professional needlewoman, she specialized in quilting.