1
: the act, method, or occupation of one that sews
2
: material that has been or is to be sewed
Examples of sewing in a Sentence
She left her sewing in the living room.
Recent Examples on the Web
Home lighting extended the time available for reading, sewing and other activities.
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Naomi Oreskes, Scientific American, 1 Sep. 2020
Attendees to the Threads of Freedom event will learn the basics of sewing, the history of the underground railroad and hear from community activists.
—Carlos Rico, San Diego Union-Tribune, 10 June 2024
Louisville Courier Journal For decades, this company, with around 850 stores, has been the one-stop-shop for all things crafting, sewing, decorating and more.
—Marina Johnson, The Courier-Journal, 19 Mar. 2024
While structured and dramatic, his sublime work is as still, soft, and delicate as a flower — Christian’s favorite, lily of the valley, is seen in the opening credit sequence, which weaves bloody war imagery with sewing, fabric, and flowers.
—Carrie Wittmer, Vulture, 14 Feb. 2024
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Naomi Oreskes, Scientific American, 1 Sep. 2020
Attendees to the Threads of Freedom event will learn the basics of sewing, the history of the underground railroad and hear from community activists.
—Carlos Rico, San Diego Union-Tribune, 10 June 2024
Louisville Courier Journal For decades, this company, with around 850 stores, has been the one-stop-shop for all things crafting, sewing, decorating and more.
—Marina Johnson, The Courier-Journal, 19 Mar. 2024
While structured and dramatic, his sublime work is as still, soft, and delicate as a flower — Christian’s favorite, lily of the valley, is seen in the opening credit sequence, which weaves bloody war imagery with sewing, fabric, and flowers.
—Carrie Wittmer, Vulture, 14 Feb. 2024
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“Sewing.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/sewing. Accessed 15 Jul. 2024.
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