sewing

noun

sew·​ing ˈsō-iŋ 

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

Michaels will expand its fabric, sewing, and yarn assortment by adding more than 600 products including Brother and Singer sewing machines, Oliso Smart Irons and needle crafting kits from DMC and Loops & Threads. —Mike Snider, USA Today, 6 June 2025

As of May 31, the destination for all things fabrics, sewing, and knitting ceased to exist for in-person shopping—that is, until now. —Isabella Milano, Better Homes & Gardens, 6 June 2025

There’s plenty more in this area of the building, from shaving, beauty and sewing kits to desk sets and fountain pens, porcelain tea sets and hip flasks, to name a few. —Luisa Zargani, Footwear News, 24 May 2025

With the impending closure of Joann Fabric stores, which includes five locations in the Kansas City area, many craft and sewing enthusiasts are left wondering where to turn for their supplies. —Courtney Lane, Kansas City Star, 24 Apr. 2025

Word History

First Known Use

14th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Phrases Containing sewing

• sewing machine

Rhymes for sewing

• blowing
• boing
• bowing
• crowing
• flowing
• glowing
• going
• growing
• hoeing
• knowing
• lowing
• rowing

Kids Definition

sewing

noun

sew·​ing

ˈsō-iŋ

1

: the act, method, or occupation of one that sews

2

: material that has been or is to be sewed