Sewing Bee

Pronunciation: /ˈsoʊɪŋ bi/

Definitions of sewing bee

noun A sewing competition where contestants showcase their sewing skills and creativity.

Example Sentences

A1 I enjoy watching the sewing bee on TV.

A2 My grandmother is part of a sewing bee that meets every week.

B1 The sewing bee competition requires contestants to complete various challenges.

B2 Participants in the sewing bee must demonstrate their skills in garment construction.

C1 The sewing bee finalists showcased their collections at a prestigious fashion event.

C2 Winning the sewing bee competition propelled her into a successful career in fashion design.

Examples of sewing bee in a Sentence

formal The annual sewing bee competition brings together talented seamstresses from all over the country.

informal I'm thinking of joining the sewing bee at the community center, it sounds like a fun way to meet new people.

slang My grandma is the queen bee of the sewing bee group in our neighborhood.

figurative The sewing bee of ideas among the team members led to a creative solution for the project.

Grammatical Forms of sewing bee

• past tense: sewed
• plural: sewing bees
• comparative: more sewing bee
• superlative: most sewing bee
• present tense: sews
• future tense: will sew
• perfect tense: has sewn
• continuous tense: is sewing bee
• singular: sewing bee
• positive degree: sewing bee
• infinitive: to sew
• gerund: sewing
• participle: sewing

Origin and Evolution of sewing bee

First Known Use: 1800 year

Language of Origin: English

Story behind the word: The term 'sewing bee' originated in the United States during the 19th century.

Evolution of the word: Originally, a sewing bee referred to a gathering of people, usually women, who would come together to sew or quilt as a social activity. Over time, the term has evolved to also include sewing competitions or challenges, often seen in modern reality TV shows.