sewing

American  

[soh-ing] / ˈsoʊ ɪŋ /

noun

1. the act or work of one who sews. sew.

2. something sewn sewn sew or to be sewn. sewn. sew.

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sewing British  

/ ˈsəʊɪŋ /

noun

1. 1. a piece of cloth, etc, that is sewn or to be sewn

   2. ( as modifier )

      sewing basket

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Etymology

Origin of sewing

Middle English word dating back to 1250–1300; sew ¹, -ing ¹

Example Sentences

Now those plans are on hold as her budget is eaten up buying petrol to power up generators to run her sewing machines after fuel prices jumped about 20 percent in Africa's most populous country.

From Barron's

Boarders emptied wastebaskets and picked up scraps of sewing in preparation for a quick flight to the secret room.

From Literature

He probably assumed I was still upstairs sewing and cleaning, expecting me to come down to the kitchen in a little while to help Ma make supper.

From Literature

We love being retired in our aged Victorian house and our caves—my sewing room and Steve’s workshop.

From The Wall Street Journal

Luckily, this morning Mila was helping Auntie with some sewing, and they were both so engrossed I was able to get out of the house without too many questions.

From Literature

Related Words

• tailoring