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
Rucci has embarked on a sourcing journey in the Americas, sourcing denim from mills like Cone Denim in Mexico and cutting and sewing in the U.S.
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Angela Velasquez, Footwear News, 5 Aug. 2025
This additional area serves as a location for pop-ups, which supports entrepreneurs looking for retail exposure and even sewing courses for individuals of all ages.
—Robyn Mowatt, Essence, 23 July 2025
One group that could step in are immigrants from countries with more emphasis on sewing skills.
—Sarah Jones, Sourcing Journal, 30 June 2025
Jones wore a black-and-white suit — with an assist from his mother’s sewing skills — and corpse paint was in heavy demand.
—Brenna Ehrlich, Rolling Stone, 8 June 2025
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Angela Velasquez, Footwear News, 5 Aug. 2025
This additional area serves as a location for pop-ups, which supports entrepreneurs looking for retail exposure and even sewing courses for individuals of all ages.
—Robyn Mowatt, Essence, 23 July 2025
One group that could step in are immigrants from countries with more emphasis on sewing skills.
—Sarah Jones, Sourcing Journal, 30 June 2025
Jones wore a black-and-white suit — with an assist from his mother’s sewing skills — and corpse paint was in heavy demand.
—Brenna Ehrlich, Rolling Stone, 8 June 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 22 Aug. 2025.
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