sewing
/'souiɳ/
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Definition
- Noun:
- The activity or process of making, repairing, or attaching things using a needle and thread: "Sewing" refers to the craft or work of stitching fabric or other materials together.
- An item or piece of work that is being sewn or has been sewn: "Sewing" can also refer to the object itself that is being worked on or created through this process.
Usage
- Sewing is primarily used as an uncountable noun to describe the general activity or skill.
- She enjoys sewing in her free time.
- Sewing requires patience and a steady hand.
- It can also be used as a countable noun to refer to a specific piece of work.
- She put her sewing back in the basket. (Here, "sewing" refers to the item she was working on.)
Examples
- As an activity/skill:
- My grandmother taught me the basics of sewing.
- The class offers lessons in sewing and embroidery.
- As a piece of work:
- She carefully folded the finished sewing and placed it in a drawer.
- The intricate sewing on the wedding dress was breathtaking.
Advanced Usage
- "To do the sewing": to be responsible for the sewing tasks.
- In their family, she always does the sewing for the children's costumes.
- "Sewing circle": a group of people who meet regularly to sew together, often socially.
- She joined a sewing circle to meet new friends and work on her projects.
Variants and Related Words
- Sew (verb): to join, fasten, or repair something by making stitches with a needle and thread.
- She learned to sew when she was very young.
- Sewn (past participle of sew): something that has been joined by sewing.
- The patch was neatly sewn onto the jacket.
- Sewing machine (noun): a machine used for stitching fabric.
- She bought a new sewing machine for her projects.
Synonyms
- Needlework: a general term for decorative sewing and textile arts.
- Stitching: the act or process of making stitches.
- Tailoring: the craft of making or altering clothing, which involves sewing.
Related Phrases
- Sewing kit (noun phrase): a small set containing basic sewing tools like needles, thread, scissors, etc.
- She always carries a travel sewing kit in her suitcase.
- Sewing room (noun phrase): a room designated for sewing activities.
- Her sewing room is filled with fabric and patterns.
Idioms
(Note: There are few common idioms that use the exact word "sewing" as a standalone term. Idioms more commonly use the verb "sew.") - To have something sewn up: to have something completely settled or under control. (This idiom uses the past participle "sewn," derived from the verb.) - They have the contract sewn up; no one else can win it now.
Noun
- needlework on which you are working with needle and thread
- she put her sewing back in the basket
- joining or attaching by stitches