darning

I saw Mitt Romney darning his socks in the night when there's nobody there, what does he care?
I Dreamed I Saw Mitt Romney Last Night, Alive as You and Me|Michael Tomasky|December 12, 2012|DAILY BEAST
Around it are Michael Myers, darning his mask in preparation for the forthcoming Halloween 2.
Who Killed the Horror Film?|Tom Shone|March 13, 2009|DAILY BEAST
With a darning needle threaded with blue cotton or silk the mattress can be tufted here and there.
The Child's Rainy Day Book|Mary White
Darning should never be commenced with a knot, nor finished with a back stitch.
Textiles and Clothing|Kate Heintz Watson

Thread for darning should be as near as possible the size of the threads in the garment.
Textiles and Clothing|Kate Heintz Watson
The third example shows the darning stitch forming a diamond pattern.
Embroidery and Tapestry Weaving|Grace Christie
Now come you in out of the way of the wind, Debby; you know how your back-sinew ached with the darning before last wash.
Mary Anerley|R. D. Blackmore

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