Etymology
Origin of darning
Example Sentences
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Darning his socks in the night when there's nobody there .
From Time Magazine Archive
Machine Darning Darning, satisfactory for some purposes, may be done quickly on a double thread sewing machine.
From Textiles and Clothing by Watson, Kate Heintz
I have been in a lady's box," said the Darning Needle, "and this lady was a cook.
From The Junior Classics — Volume 1 by Patten, William
Darning a Three Cornered Tear The three-cornered tear may be darned in two ways.
From Textiles and Clothing by Watson, Kate Heintz
"Now we're going on a journey," said the Darning Needle.
From The Junior Classics — Volume 1 by Patten, William
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