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sewing [ˈsoʊɪŋ, Brit ˈsəʊ-] N no pl

sewing
costura f

sewing machine N

sew <sewed, sewn [or sewed]> [soʊ, Brit səʊ] VB intr, trans

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There are several techniques for creating a blind stitch by hand sewing.
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That effort failed because the new machines could be operated by semi-skilled workers and produce more shoes than hand sewing.
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The gorilla looks very rough with exposed metal and large sewing marks along its chest.
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An adaptation of this method to industrial embroidery machines, by using the sewing capabilities of those automates, was implemented in the mid-90s.
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The community runs a guest house and retreat centre, and the sisters engage in various works including sewing, painting, printing, and manufacturing altar breads.
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Experts speculate women were so successful at riveting because it so closely resembled sewing (assembling and seaming together a garment).
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Activities like farming and sewing provided occupational therapy and useful goods, but patients complained that they felt like chores.
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She is good at sewing and loves her grandmother.
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The machine appeared in a drawing like a sewing machine under which the mail was moved and cancelled.
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Several buildings were erected, including the two storey brick edifices that still dominant the island, and a hexagonal sewing room.
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