| 词源 |
sewing n.c. 1300, seuinge, "art or practice of sewing; " c. 1400, "sewn work, a piece of work with needle and thread;" verbal noun from sew (v.). By late 14c. as "action of sewing, the making or mending of garments as an act or occupation." Sewing-machine, "machine for stitching fabrics," is attested by 1847. They were originally operated by foot-power. Sewing-circle, "society of women or girls meeting to saw for the benefit of charitable or religious objects," is by 1834, American English. updated on July 12, 2022 |