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darning
This term describes a specific, meticulous method of textile repair that differs from simple patching. While a patch adds a piece of fabric over a hole, darning involves weaving thread directly into the existing warp and weft of the garment to recreate the missing structure. It is most commonly associated with woolens, such as socks and sweaters, where the knit allows for this interlacing technique.
In modern usage, the word often carries a nostalgic or domestic connotation, evoking images of traditional home economics and sustainability. As an adjective, it typically modifies specialized tools, such as a darning egg or darning mushroom, which are used to provide a firm, curved surface to keep the fabric taut during the repair process.
Meanings
Examples
My grandmother spent every evening darning socks by the fireplace.
I need to find my darning needle to fix this hole in my sweater.
The careful darning made the tear in the fabric almost invisible.
Do you have any darning yarn that matches this blue wool?
I should start darning these stockings before the holes get any bigger.
She used a darning mushroom to keep the fabric taut while she worked.
This old coat is full of clumsy darning from years of repairs.
Wait, I can just do some quick darning on this sleeve and it will be fine.
The museum exhibit displayed a variety of traditional darning techniques.
The museum exhibit displayed a variety of traditional darning techniques.