Singer, perhaps — chewing is mean (anag) (6,7)

I believe the answer is:

sewing machine

(Other definitions for sewing machine that I've seen before include "Tailor's item" , "Mechanical stitcher" , "Aid for a seamstress" , "Sempstress's essential aid" , "Device for stitching" .)

I've seen this clue in The Guardian.

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