sailmaker's

He could use it for all sorts of things -- sailmaker's, shoemaker's, saddler's, and tailor's work was all turned out with equal celerity.

The South Pole~ From Madeira to the Barrier 2009

I've known many men who, at the drop of a sailmaker's needle, will extol the surpassing virtues of their home port until a listener's ears grow numb.

A Triumph of Souls Foster, Alan Dean, 1946- 2000

When I saw one such figure in front of the sailmaker's shop, sitting hunched in the shadows atop a pile of folded canvas, I nodded in response to his gruff "Bonsoir, Monsieur, mesdames."

Dragonfly in Amber Gabaldon, Diana 1992

As we passed the sailmaker's shop, though, I heard a sudden cry of alarm from the watchman.

Dragonfly in Amber Gabaldon, Diana 1992

The brother of this man was a seaman too, but somehow or other had been hurt of one leg, that he could not go to sea, but had worked for his living at a sailmaker's in Wapping, or thereabouts; and being a good husband, had laid up some money, and was the richest of the three.

A Journal Of The Plague Year Defoe, Daniel, 1661?-1731 1935

For he knew, of course, that I knew of his marauding ... and of the mates 'and sailmaker's ... so it was safe to tell him.

Tramping on Life Kemp, Harry, 1883-1960 1922

For he knew, of course, that I knew of his marauding ... and of the mates 'and sailmaker's ... so it was safe to tell him.

Tramping on Life An Autobiographical Narrative Harry Kemp 1921

Last winter a son of the sailmaker's came home -- well, he was one of them in secret.

Pelle the Conqueror — Complete Martin Andersen Nex�� 1911

Last winter a son of the sailmaker's came home -- well, he was one of them in secret.

Pelle the Conqueror — Volume 02 Martin Andersen Nex�� 1911

I should also like to see her warrant if she has one, and her sailmaker's certificate.

The White Wolf and Other Fireside Tales Arthur Thomas Quiller-Couch 1903