sewing

Example Sentences

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The sewing took effort—the cloth was tough, stiff with age; and several times he jabbed the needle up into the space under his fingernail—but he found it unexpectedly satisfying.

From Literature

I am disappointed and go back to my sewing without saying another word on the subject.

From Literature

“Snow White’s mother couldn’t have a baby. And she was sewing in the window. Then she prickled her finger...”

From Literature

Organic cotton and merino wool are more expensive than polyester blends, and the non-poly sewing thread that Landesman prefers can’t run through industrial sewing machines at the same high speeds as its polyester counterpart.

From The Wall Street Journal

“I only tell you this much because I could use your help sewing costumes,” she said.

From Literature