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sewing circle

American  

noun

  1. a group, especially of women, meeting regularly to sew.


Etymology

Origin of sewing circle

An Americanism dating back to 1840–50

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That sewing circle episode of “Dickinson” includes a dynamic cameo from Sojourner Truth, played by the writer and talk show host Ziwe.

From New York Times Dec. 26, 2021

At the dawn of the pandemic last year, when masks were scarce, townspeople donated cloth and a local sewing circle made enough masks for everyone who wanted them, she said.

From Washington Times Mar. 16, 2021

Wiggs writes convincingly of Caroline’s inventive designs, hard work and inclusion of several sewing circle friends.

From Seattle Times Jul. 30, 2019

De Gouw plays Elizabeth, the secretly rad-femme abolitionist who joins the sewing circle after tragedy strikes.

From Salon Apr. 2, 2017

Once a month or so I saw Mrs. Almeta Payne in our parlor, along with half a dozen other ladies from the church sewing circle.

From "The Seven Wonders of Sassafras Springs" by Betty G. Birney

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