Definition

Noun: A small, portable collection of tools and supplies used for sewing, mending, or altering fabric by hand. It typically contains essential items like needles, thread, pins, and a small pair of scissors.

Usage

A sewing kit is a convenient, self-contained set for basic sewing tasks. It is used when you need to repair a loose button, fix a small tear, or perform other simple hand-sewing work, especially while traveling or away from a full sewing machine setup.

Examples

• I always pack a sewing kit when I travel, in case a button falls off my shirt.
• She used her sewing kit to quickly mend the torn seam on her backpack.
• The hotel provided a complimentary sewing kit in the guest room drawer.

Advanced Usage

• Emergency/Compact Sewing Kit: Refers to a very small, minimalist version designed for urgent repairs, often found in survival gear or travel accessories.
  • His emergency sewing kit was just a needle and a few feet of thread wrapped around a card.

Variants and Related Words

• Sewing Box (n): A larger, often stationary container for storing a more extensive collection of sewing tools and materials.
• Mending Kit (n): Essentially synonymous with a sewing kit, with a slight emphasis on repair work.

Synonyms

• Mending kit
• Needlework kit (though this can imply more decorative sewing)

Related Phrases/Idioms

• To be as useful as a sewing kit: An informal expression highlighting something's practical utility for specific, small-scale tasks.
  • For a traveler, a multi-tool is as useful as a sewing kit.

Noun

1. a kit of articles used in sewing