sewing needle

A "sewing needle" is an essential tool in sewing, used to stitch fabric together by hand.

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Definition

A2Hand Sewing

(common)A thin, pointed tool with an eye for thread, used to stitch fabric by hand.

Example

  • She threaded the sewing needle and began to mend the tear in her dress.
  • Using a sewing needle, he carefully stitched the button back onto his shirt.

B1Crafting

(common)A small, metal implement used in various types of hand-sewing tasks, such as embroidery and beading.

Example

  • For this embroidery project, you'll need a fine sewing needle.
  • Beading needles are longer and thinner than regular sewing needles.

Similar

Terms that have similar or relatively close meanings to "sewing needle":

darning needlethread the needlepeg the needledevil's darning needlehypodermic needlesew upsewing circlesewed upsew buttonsshepherd's needlesafety pinwhip stitchextra stitch