sewing
0 antonyms and opposites of sewing, grouped by meaning.
Noun — The activity of joining or repairing fabric with a needle and thread.
How to use sewing
The word patterns that sound natural to a native speaker.
Etymology
From Middle English sewinge, formed from sew plus -ing.
Full origin of sewing →Frequently asked questions
What does “sewing” mean?
The word “sewing” means the activity of joining or repairing fabric with a needle and thread. In plain terms, the craft or act of stitching fabric together.
How do you pronounce “sewing”?
“Sewing” is pronounced SOH-ihng (/ˈsoʊɪŋ/ in IPA).
How do you use “sewing” in a sentence?
Here is “sewing” used in a sentence: “My grandmother taught me sewing when I was seven.”
What part of speech is “sewing”?
“Sewing” is a noun.
Where does the word “sewing” come from?
The word “sewing” comes from Middle English. From Middle English sewinge, formed from sew plus -ing.
Is “sewing” a common word?
“Sewing” is an uncommon word in modern English.
What is the difference between sewing and stitching?
Sewing refers broadly to the overall activity of joining or repairing fabric with a needle and thread, while stitching more specifically refers to the individual loops of thread created during that process. All stitching is part of sewing, but 'sewing' describes the whole activity.
What is the difference between sewing and knitting?
Sewing joins or repairs pieces of fabric using a needle and thread, while knitting creates fabric itself by looping yarn together with needles. Sewing typically works with existing fabric, whereas knitting produces the fabric from scratch.
What is the difference between sewing by hand and sewing by machine?
Both involve joining or repairing fabric with a needle and thread, but hand sewing is done manually stitch by stitch, while machine sewing uses a mechanical or electric sewing machine to create stitches much faster and more uniformly.