Synonyms for

Sewing

Verb / ˈsəʊɪŋ / Another word for sewing — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

the action or activity of sewing garments or objects with a needle and thread

Synonyms & similar words

stitchery sew stitch tailor runup tailormake stitching sewtogether stitching needlework embroidery quilting weaving knitting crocheting mending tailoring patching hemming decorating ornamenting beading seaming joining attaching fixing fastening binding

Synonyms by register

Formal

mending repairing tailoring

Informal

stitching patching darning

Literary

embroidering hemming

Antonyms

unraveling disassembling undoing taking apart dismantling

Common collocations

  • sewing machine
  • sewing kit
  • sewing needle
  • sewing thread
  • sewing pattern
  • sewing class
  • sewing skills

Word family

noun sewing
verb sew
adjective sewn

Usage note

Sewing refers to the act of joining fabric or other materials with stitches. It is often used in the context of making or repairing clothes and other textile items.

Example sentences

  1. She loves sewing dresses for her dolls.
  2. I am learning to sew by hand.
  3. She is using a sewing machine to make a quilt.
  4. The tailor is sewing a new button on my shirt.
  5. She sewed a patch on her backpack.

Quotes

  • Creativity is allowing yourself to make mistakes. Art is knowing which ones to keep. - Scott Adams
  • Sewing mends the soul. - Unknown
  • Handmade is not just about creativity, it's about the person you're becoming while you're creating. - Unknown

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