sewing

American  

[soh-ing] / ˈsoʊ ɪŋ /

noun

1. the act or work of one who sews. sew.

2. something sewn sewn sew or to be sewn. sewn. sew.

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sewing British  

/ ˈsəʊɪŋ /

noun

1. 1. a piece of cloth, etc, that is sewn or to be sewn

   2. ( as modifier )

      sewing basket

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Etymology

Origin of sewing

Middle English word dating back to 1250–1300; sew ¹, -ing ¹

Example Sentences

"I really want to celebrate the fact that there are so many women around the world who are working so humbly on domestic skills ... like sewing, hand knitting," she said.

From Barron's

Alavi was given a range of equipment including a sewing machine, fabric and cash for a solar panel -- essential in a country where power cuts are commonplace.

From Barron's

Now, I often walk into my upstairs sewing room—my woman cave, far from Steve’s basement workshop—and get lost in it.

From The Wall Street Journal

Amanda says she feels like "a new woman" now that she can cut material and use her sewing machine again.

From BBC

To keep herself occupied, Lyudmila volunteers for an organisation sewing camouflage gear for soldiers.

From Barron's

Related Words

• tailoring