1. (n.) Work executed with a needle; sewed work; sewing; embroidery\; also, the business of a seamstress.

2. (n.) The combination of timber and plaster making the outside framework of some houses.

applique basting binding buttonholing crochet embroidery fancywork garment making knitting macrame needlepoint netting petit point quilting ribbing sewing stitchery stitching suture tatting