Kosturera (en. Seamstress)

/kos-tu-re-ra/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog
noun
A person skilled in sewing clothes.
The seamstress makes garments tailored to the client's measurements.
Ang kosturera ay gumagawa ng mga damit na akma sa mga sukat ng kliyente.
A female sewer who works in a factory or shop.
Many seamstresses worked in the clothing factory.
Maraming kosturera ang nagtrabaho sa pabrika ng damit.

Common Phrases and Expressions

Seamstress of garments
A seamstress specializing in making clothes.
Kosturera ng mga damit

Related Words

main
Commonly used term for the main tasks in sewing.
pangunahin
sewing
The process of assembling fabrics to create clothing.
pagnanahi

Slang Meanings

Sewing enthusiast
The sewer in my neighborhood always brings a new thread.
Ang kosturera sa aking barangay ay laging may bagong sinulid na dala.
Fashion maker
She's the seamstress who made my gown for prom.
Siya yung kosturera na gumawa ng gown para sa prom ko.
Crafty person
Sometimes, seamstresses also make crafts that they sell at the market.
Minsan, ang mga kosturera ay gumagawa rin ng mga crafts na ibinibenta sa palengke.