Sewing Terminology

noun a colloquial term used to express frustration or annoyance

verb to mend or repair something by sewing

adjective used as an intensifier, often to express mild annoyance or frustration

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interjection used to express frustration or annoyance

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• The seamstress carefully darned the hole in the fabric.
• Darn, I forgot to turn off the stove before leaving the house.
• I can't believe she ditched me at the party, that was just darn rude.
• Despite facing many obstacles, she managed to darn her way through the tough times.

noun a border of a cloth article doubled back and stitched down

verb to fold and sew the edge of a piece of cloth

• The tailor carefully measured the hem of the dress before making any alterations.
• I think the hem on these jeans needs to be shortened a bit.
• I love the hem on this shirt, it gives off a cool vibe.
• She tried to hem and haw, but eventually had to give a straight answer.

noun a repair or adjustment made to something

verb to repair or fix something

• The tailor was able to mend the tear in the fabric seamlessly.
• I need to mend my relationship with my sister after our argument.
• I'll help you mend your broken phone screen, no worries.
• Time can mend a broken heart, eventually.

noun the action of repairing something

verb to repair or fix something

• The tailor is skilled in mending delicate fabrics.
• I'll be mending my favorite jeans this weekend.
• I'm mending fences with my old friend after our argument.
• Time is mending the wounds of the past.

noun a type of craft or handiwork that involves sewing or embroidering with a needle

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• Needlework is a traditional craft that involves sewing and embroidery.
• My grandmother loves to do needlework in her free time.
• I'm thinking of picking up some needlework skills to impress my friends.
• Her attention to detail in her needlework is like a finely woven tapestry.

noun a sudden sharp pain in the side of the body, caused by strenuous exercise

verb to fasten or join with stitches

• The tailor carefully placed each stitch to ensure the dress was perfectly crafted.
• I need to stitch up this hole in my jeans before I wear them again.
• She's a pro at stitching up a quick fix for any situation.
• His words were like a perfectly placed stitch in the fabric of her thoughts.

noun a long, thin strand of cotton, nylon, or other fibers used for sewing or weaving

verb to pass a thread through the eye of a needle or through a small opening

• The tailor carefully matched the thread to the fabric before sewing.
• I need to buy some more thread for my sewing project.
• Hey, can you pass me that thread over there?
• The thread of the story was woven through each chapter, connecting all the characters together.

noun a lever operated by the foot to control machinery, especially a sewing machine

• The sewing machine was operated using a treadle.
• You can use the treadle to control the speed of the machine.
• Give the treadle a gentle tap to get it started.
• She treaded carefully on the delicate issue, like stepping on a treadle.

noun A person who sews, especially as a hobby or profession.

• The talented sewist meticulously crafted a beautiful gown for the fashion show.
• My friend is a skilled sewist and can whip up a dress in no time.
• I'm just a beginner sewist, but I'm having so much fun learning new techniques.
• As a sewist of words, the poet weaved together verses that touched the soul.