Definition Synonyms
Definition of needlework - Reverso English Dictionary
Noun
1.
sewing processwork done with a needle, especially sewing or embroidery
- She admired the intricate needlework on the vintage dress.
2.
finished piecethe product created from sewing or stitching
- The needlework on the dress was exquisite.
Images of needlework
work done with a needle, especially sewing or embroidery 
the product created from sewing or stitching
Origin of needlework
Old English, nǣdl (needle) + weorc (work)
Terms with needlework included in their meaning
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needlework
decorative design made by stitching on fabric
craft
piece of fabric with decorative needlework
textile work
joining cloth pieces using needlework, often to make or fix garments
sewing gear
two-ring frame that keeps cloth taut for needlework
needlework
make fabric by interlocking loops with a hooked needle
craft
needlework made by looping thread with a hooked needle
needlework line
sewing method with two parallel stitch lines
needlework technique
ornamental needlework where pieces of fabric are sewn onto a larger piece
needlework
knitting method where every row uses plain stitch
occupation
the occupation of someone skilled in needlework
needlework
piece of embroidery showing various stitches and designs
needlework
embroidery technique with random straight stitches
needlework style
method or pattern of stitching
history
small table for needlework
crafts
decorate fabric with needlework designs
crafts style
having texture or style like crochet needlework
needlework
decorate fabric by making small x-shaped stitches
needlework topic
related to the craft of cross-stitch
craft
ornamental needlework involving cutting out parts of fabric
craft
decorative needlework creating lace-like patterns
crafts
ornamental needlework like crochet or embroidery
needlework method
made by hand using knitting needles
needlework
thread pattern securing a folded edge, stopping unraveling
needlework
decorative hem edging made by pulling fabric strands into groups
Examples of needlework in a sentence
Needlework can be a therapeutic hobby for many people. She admired the intricate needlework on the quilt. Needlework requires patience and precision.
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- French:travail d'aiguille, ouvrage, ...
- German:Nadelarbeit, Handarbeit, ...
- Italian:cucito, lavoro di cucito, ...
- Spanish:costura, labor de aguja, ...
- Portuguese:costura, ...
- Chinese:针线活, 针织品, ...
- Japanese:刺繍, 手芸, ...
- Arabic:أشغال الإبرة, أشغال إبرية, ...
- Hebrew:רִקְמָה, ...
- Russian:вышивка, шитье, ...
- Ukrainian:вишивка, вишивання, ...
- Hindi:सुई-काम, सुई का काम, ...
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