sewing - needlework that involves sewing; "she put her sewing back in the basket"applique - a decorative design made of one material sewn over another binding - strip sewn over or along an edge for reinforcement or decoration gather, gathering - sewing consisting of small folds or puckers made by pulling tight a thread in a line of stitching mend, darn, patch - sewing or darning that repairs a worn or torn hole (especially in a garment); "her stockings had several mends" patchwork - sewing consisting of pieces of different materials sewn together in a pattern stitch - sewing consisting of a link or loop or knot made by drawing a threaded needle through a fabric |