sewing circle
Americannoun
Etymology
Origin of sewing circle
An Americanism dating back to 1840–50
Example Sentences
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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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