sew

Work with needle

Sew is to join pieces of fabric or other material by passing thread through them with a needle, either by hand or with a sewing machine.

The skill extends from basic repairs like sewing on a button to elaborate crafts like quilting and tailoring.

To sew something up means to close it with stitches, and figuratively to secure or finalize: They sewed up the deal before competitors could respond.

The past participle sewn is more common than sewed.

craft

stitch

Thread loop in fabric

needlePointed implement for sewing
threadFiber for stitching
fabricWoven or knit material

bobbin · thimble · pin · pattern · scissors · hem · baste · tailor · dressmaker · quilting

repair

mend

Restore after damage

patchMaterial covering damage
darnRepair by weaving
fixRepair or solution

tear · rip · hole · button · alter · hem · take in · let out · reinforce · reattach

technique

backstitch

Overlapping needle technique

running stitchSimplest hand-sewing technique
whipstitchQuick edge-finishing loop
blanket stitchLooped edge-finishing technique

cross-stitch · slip stitch · topstitch · basting · tacking · gathering · shirring · applique · smocking · zigzag

machine

Bernina

Eastern Alps' loftiest point

pedalFoot-operated lever
tensionStretched or strained state
spoolCylinder for winding material

buttonhole · straight stitch · reverse · electric · treadle · industrial · computerized · serger · overlocker

garment

dress

Skirted one-piece garment

shirtUpper body garment
skirtWaist-hung lower garment
trousersBifurcated lower-body garment

blouse · jacket · coat · sleeve · collar · cuff · bodice · lining · zipper · waistband

sew

stitch

mend

backstitch

Bernina

dress

sew

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