sewing machine

noun

: a machine that is used for sewing things

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Someone called Prue, who until today had remained hidden in the wardrobe-room on the first floor pedalling her sewing machine, had a chair allocated for her use in the prompt corner and a space reserved for cotton reels and safety pins on the props table in the wings. Literary Hub, 13 Mar. 2026 One of the hurdles in bringing production back to the States has been a lack of skilled sewing machine operators. Sarah Jones, Sourcing Journal, 19 Feb. 2026 Make Something New Get out the sewing machine and turn old pillowcases into laundry bags, aprons, dinner napkins, or smaller pillow covers. Karen Brewer Grossman, Southern Living, 14 Feb. 2026 Since the library only has one sewing machine, Loopy Connections provides one for any student who needs it. Steve Sadin, Chicago Tribune, 12 Feb. 2026 See All Example Sentences for sewing machine

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sewing machine

noun
: a machine for sewing
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