sewable

Ready for needle

Sewable describes fabric or material that can be stitched with a needle and thread: Is this leather sewable on a home machine?

The term appears in crafting and textile contexts to distinguish materials that accept stitching from those too thick, stiff, or delicate to work with.

techniques

stitch

Thread loop in fabric

  • hemFolded garment edge
  • seamJoined fabric edge
  • basteMoisten while roasting

gather · pleat · dart · tuck · applique · quilting · embroidery · smocking · shirring · topstitch

materials

fabric

Woven or knit material

  • cottonPlant fiber for textiles
  • silkFine woven insect fiber
  • linenFlax-derived textile

wool · denim · canvas · felt · leather · vinyl · fleece · jersey · satin · velvet

tools

needle

Pointed implement for sewing

  • threadFiber for stitching
  • thimblePitted cap for stitching
  • pinPointed metal fastener

scissors · seam ripper · bobbin · serger · pincushion · measuring tape · chalk · rotary cutter · cutting mat · needle threader

projects

garment

Article of clothing

tote bag · costume · dress · apron · pouch · stuffed toy · cushion · tablecloth · napkin · clothing

repair

mend

Restore after damage

  • patchMaterial covering damage
  • darnRepair by weaving
  • alterMake a modification

reinforce · hem · reattach · fix · restore · reline · take in · let out · strengthen

Opposites
material workability

sewableunsewable

Impossible to stitch

unstitchable · rigid · inflexible · impenetrable · stiff

Family

sew, sewing, tailor, sewer, sewn, sews, sewers, suture, unsewn

Familiarity
Top 500,000
Profile
Used worldwide · Timeless · Concrete · Everyday, not technical · Rated G