sewing materials
1Sewing table — A sewing table or work table is a table or desk used for sewing. Generally is has large amounts of space and a full set of sewing tools. Nearby there will be a chair and a waste bin. A common attachment is a dropleaf to give expanded space. Other …
2sewing table — a worktable for holding sewing materials, often supplied with a bag or pouch for needlework. Cf. bag table. [1870 75] * * * …
3sewing basket — noun a workbasket in which sewing materials can be stored • Hypernyms: ↑workbasket, ↑workbox, ↑workbag …
4sewing table — a worktable for holding sewing materials, often supplied with a bag or pouch for needlework. Cf. bag table. [1870 75] …
5Sewing — or stitching is the fastening of cloth, leather, furs, bark, or other flexible materials, using needle and thread. Its use is nearly universal among human populations and dates back to Paleolithic times (30,000 BC). Sewing predates the weaving of …
6Sewing machine — Elias Howe s lockstitch machine, invented 1845 A sewing machine is a textile machine used to stitch fabric, cards and other material together with thread. Sewing machines were invented during the first Industrial Revolution to decrease the amount …
7materials science — the study of the characteristics and uses of various materials, as glass, plastics, and metals. [1960 65] * * * Study of the properties of solid materials and how those properties are determined by the material s composition and structure, both… …
8sewing basket — /ˈsoʊɪŋ baskət/ (say sohing bahskuht) noun a basket containing materials for sewing …
9Dart (sewing) — Darts are folds sewn into fabric to help provide a three dimensional shape to a garment. They are frequently used in women s clothing to provide a fit that closely follows the shape of the wearer. Two kinds of darts are common in blouses for… …
10Merrow Sewing Machine Company — This article is about the sewing machine manufacturer. For the creature of myth, see Merrow. Merrow Machine Company Type Private Industry Textiles Founded 1838 …
