Darning is a sewing technique used to repair holes or worn areas in fabric. TOE (3 letters) is the first step in darning, which involves stitching the edges of the hole together. Needled (7 letters) is the next step, which involves using a needle and thread to weave the fabric together. MEND (4 letters) is the process of repairing the fabric, while mends (5 letters) is the result of the repair. MENDED (6 letters) is the past tense of MEND, indicating that the repair has been completed. SEWS (4 letters) is the present tense of SEW, which is the act of stitching fabric together. SEW (3 letters) is the past tense of SEW, indicating that the stitching has been completed. MENDING (7 letters) is the present participle of MEND, indicating that the repair is in progress. Sewed (5 letters) is the past participle of SEW, indicating that the stitching has been completed.