Definition

1. 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

1. needlework on which you are working with needle and thread
   • she put her sewing back in the basket
2. joining or attaching by stitches