sews
Works with needle
Sews is the third-person singular of sew—to join pieces of fabric using needle and thread or a sewing machine: She sews her own clothes.
The word extends to attaching anything by stitching: He sews patches onto his jacket.
To sew up something is to close it with stitches or, figuratively, to secure it completely: They sewed up the deal.
Pointed implement for sewing
- threadFiber for stitching
- stitchThread loop in fabric
- thimblePitted cap for stitching
- bobbinSmall cylindrical thread holder
basting · hemming · darning · backstitch · topstitch · zigzag · overcast · chainstitch
Woven or knit material
- cottonPlant fiber for textiles
- silkFine woven insect fiber
- woolSheared animal fiber
- linenFlax-derived textile
denim · velvet · chiffon · textile · cloth · yarn · thread · interfacing
Clothing alteration professional
- seamstressOne who stitches garments
- dressmakerOne who sews garments
- couturierCustom clothing designer
- alterationAct of modifying
bespoke · fitting · measurements · pattern · draping · cutting · custom · atelier
Restore after damage
- patchMaterial covering damage
- darnRepair by weaving
- fixRepair or solution
- reinforceAdd strength to something
reattach · alterations · adjust · rip · tear · hole · worn · frayed
Power-driven working device
- sergerEdge-finishing sewing machine
- scissorsPivoted twin-blade cutter
- shearsHeavy-duty cutting blades
- pincushionPadded needle storage
Layered fabric stitching
- embroideryDecorative stitching on fabric
- needleworkThread-based textile craft
- appliquéCutout stitched onto fabric
- patchworkFabric scraps sewn together
cross-stitch · needlepoint · smocking · monogram · beadwork · lacework · crewel · samplers
needle
Pointed implement for sewing
bobbin · basting · hemming · darning · backstitch · topstitch · zigzag · overcast · chainstitch · lockstitch
fabric
Woven or knit material
linen · denim · velvet · chiffon · textile · cloth · yarn · thread · interfacing · batting
tailor
Clothing alteration professional
- seamstressOne who stitches garments
- dressmakerOne who sews garments
- couturierCustom clothing designer
alteration · bespoke · fitting · measurements · pattern · draping · cutting · custom · atelier · commission
mend
Restore after damage
reinforce · reattach · alterations · adjust · rip · tear · hole · worn · frayed · restore
machine
Power-driven working device
pincushion · bodkin · awl · mannequin · iron · chalk · overlocker
quilting
Layered fabric stitching
- embroideryDecorative stitching on fabric
- needleworkThread-based textile craft
- appliquéCutout stitched onto fabric
patchwork · cross-stitch · needlepoint · smocking · monogram · beadwork · lacework · crewel · samplers · handmade
dress
Skirted one-piece garment
shirt · jacket · coat · sleeve · collar · cuff · waistband · bodice · lining · pocket
sewstears
Violent pulls apart
rips · unstitches · shreds · tears apart · cuts
sewsdestroys
Causes complete ruin
ruins · wears out · discards · throws away
- sewing machineDevice for joining fabric
- sewing needlePointed tool for stitching
- sew upSecure a certain outcome
- sewing kitStitching supplies container
- sewn upSecured beyond doubt
- sewed upGuaranteed the outcome
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