darning

Example Sentences

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Her first act as a nonworking person: a solo trip to Scotland, where she took a darning workshop and learned how to repair sweaters.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 7, 2026

It was first thought to be a darning tool and found with dozens of shoes.

From BBC • Feb. 20, 2023

The feet were shoeless, with socks in need of darning.

From Los Angeles Times • May 4, 2022

"Perhaps I will have to forgo my darning circle!" a concerned lady about town sighs.

From Salon • Mar. 20, 2022

Lee put down his darning, moved his sewing basket to the floor, and changed his glasses.

From "East of Eden" by John Steinbeck