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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K. Mauser, Baltimore Sun, 29 July 2025
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K. Mauser, Baltimore Sun, 29 July 2025
Any of these budget-friendly options could be upcycled and repurposed for sewing projects.
—Kathy Barnes, Better Homes & Gardens, 26 July 2025
After sifting through more than 1,700 cubic feet of soil, researchers have discovered sewing needles, four cannon balls, stained glass, a ring and a pendant, the Times reports.
—Sarah Kuta, Smithsonian Magazine, 25 July 2025
While amenities like mini sewing kits, cotton ear buds and shaving kits are standard in most high-end hotels, tampons and pads are typically missing.
—Carlton Reid, Forbes.com, 15 July 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 6 Aug. 2025.
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