sewing

noun

sew·​ing ˈsō-iŋ 

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

Without formal fashion training, Barnekow applies both her early engineering education and sewing techniques learned from her grandmother. —Rhonda Richford, WWD, 5 Dec. 2024

From sewing kits to toilet paper to good customer service, some things just went out the window. —Christopher Elliott, USA TODAY, 29 Nov. 2024

Supplier managers, however, stated that overtime was a direct consequence of order imbalance, especially for cutting, sewing and finishing operations at garment manufacturing factories (tier-1 operations). —Hakan Karaosman, Sourcing Journal, 17 Oct. 2024

Although not a patchwork of colors, like the regular Del Dia pack, the exact configuration and coloration of the pack purchased is a surprise, since they’re each made from scraps and designed by the factory worker doing the sewing. —Lisa Jhung, Outside Online, 9 Oct. 2024

Word History

First Known Use

14th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Phrases Containing sewing

• sewing machine

Kids Definition

sewing

noun

sew·​ing

ˈsō-iŋ

1

: the act, method, or occupation of one that sews

2

: material that has been or is to be sewed