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.
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When her family receives a make-or-break order for 200 dresses at their sewing factory, she is put to work.
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Raven Brunner, People.com, 29 May 2025
They could be altered, personalized or repaired quickly and cheaply with scissors, glue and tape—no sewing skills required.
—Kimberly Chrisman-Campbell, Smithsonian Magazine, 27 May 2025
Attendees will receive a complimentary sewing kit, repair booklet and reusable tote bag.
—Angela Velasquez, Sourcing Journal, 13 May 2025
The demise of Joann, which focused mainly on quilting and sewing, will be a tough one for some consumers, Abby Glassenberg, co-founder of Craft Industry Alliance, told news site Modern Retail.
—Mike Snider, USA Today, 7 May 2025
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Raven Brunner, People.com, 29 May 2025
They could be altered, personalized or repaired quickly and cheaply with scissors, glue and tape—no sewing skills required.
—Kimberly Chrisman-Campbell, Smithsonian Magazine, 27 May 2025
Attendees will receive a complimentary sewing kit, repair booklet and reusable tote bag.
—Angela Velasquez, Sourcing Journal, 13 May 2025
The demise of Joann, which focused mainly on quilting and sewing, will be a tough one for some consumers, Abby Glassenberg, co-founder of Craft Industry Alliance, told news site Modern Retail.
—Mike Snider, USA Today, 7 May 2025
See All Example Sentences for sewing
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“Sewing.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/sewing. Accessed 4 Jun. 2025.
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