CEFR A2

sewing

noun

Meaning

The craft or action of joining pieces of fabric together by using a needle and thread, or a sewing machine.

Examples

My grandmother taught me sewing when I was very young.
She is very skilled at sewing intricate patterns.

Synonyms: stitching, mending, tailoring

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sewing (A2)

noun

Pronunciation: /ˈsoʊɪŋ/

Definition

The craft or action of joining pieces of fabric together by using a needle and thread, or a sewing machine.

Examples

My grandmother taught me sewing when I was very young.
She is very skilled at sewing intricate patterns.
The store sells fabric, thread, and other sewing supplies.

How to Use sewing

sewing with (prepositional phrase): Using a particular tool or material for sewing. — "She enjoys sewing with silk because it's so smooth."
sewing machine (collocation): A mechanical device used to stitch fabric and other materials together with thread. — "He learned to use a sewing machine in his industrial design class."

Synonyms of sewing

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