sewing

[ soh-ing ]

noun

1. the act or work of one who sews. sew.
2. something sewn sewn sew or to be sewn. sewn. sew.

sewing

/ ˈsəʊɪŋ /

noun

1. 1. a piece of cloth, etc, that is sewn or to be sewn
   2. ( as modifier )

      sewing basket

Word History and Origins

Origin of sewing¹

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

Example Sentences

More and more people are learning basic sewing skills, she notes.

From Science News For Students

He had not known that she was part of the Mat-Su Valley Makers, the sewing club.

From Washington Post

Day after day this summer, with covid-19 shuttering much of the world, Lily Cowles would enter a small sewing room in her family’s 18th century home in Northwest Connecticut, crawl inside some blankets, and scream.

From Washington Post

So, whether you want to keep a small sewing kit on hand at home, for travel, or as a gift for children, we’ve found the best sewing kits available.

From Popular-Science

The best way to tackle these projects is to have a handy sewing kit filled with all the basics you might need, all in one place.

From Popular-Science

Like drawing tattoos, sewing earmuffs, or fashioning model airplanes from old chip bags?

From The Daily Beast

Her daughter, Elaina, 24, a trained costume designer and makeup artist, helps out by sewing clothes.

From The Daily Beast

Today all of “these girls are living their lives in dignity, using needles and sewing machines,” said Sister Rosemary.

From The Daily Beast

“I was really interested in adding fabrics onto my canvas,” she said, which inspired her to attend sewing camp.

From The Daily Beast

Such products are not suited for the rigours of public life, and need to be adapted, at the very least by sewing in hem weights.

From The Daily Beast

The sewing-machine made a resounding clatter in the room; it was of a ponderous, by-gone make.

From Project Gutenberg

Tip wore leaky boots all last winter, but when spring came he bought Mrs. Pulsifer a sewing machine.

From Project Gutenberg

She went up in the mornings to Madame Lebrun's room, braving the clatter of the old sewing-machine.

From Project Gutenberg

Take with you, from home, all the writing and sewing materials you may require while paying your visit.

From Project Gutenberg

If she is sewing, do not speak of the nature of her work, but request her to continue, as if you were not present.

From Project Gutenberg

Related Words

• patching
• tailoring