sewed; sewn
ˈsōn 
or sewed; sewing
or sewed; sewing
1
: to unite or fasten by stitches
2
: to close or enclose by sewing
sew the money in a bag
: to practice or engage in sewing
Examples of sew in a Sentence
She sews her own dresses by hand.
He sewed a patch onto his sleeve.
I sewed the button back on the shirt.
The surgeon sewed the wound shut.
She designs her own dresses and sews in her free time.
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Brave Star Selvage Brave Start Selvage makes jeans that are cut, sewn and finished in Los Angeles.
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Obviously, clip-ins are different than expensive salon procedures where semi-permanent extensions might be sewn in, for instance.
—Jessica Hartshorn, Flow Space, 17 Oct. 2025
Mahomes’ jersey number 15 was sewn on the light pink lining of the coat.
—Kansas City Star, 13 Oct. 2025
Inside, there are two credit card holders sewn into the fabric lining, and the zip top ensures your contents stay safely inside.
—Rebecca Jones, Southern Living, 12 Oct. 2025
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Christopher Murray
May Earn A Commission If You Buy Through Our Referral Links. This Content Was Created By A Team That Works Independently From The Fox Newsroom., FOXNews.com, 20 Oct. 2025
Obviously, clip-ins are different than expensive salon procedures where semi-permanent extensions might be sewn in, for instance.
—Jessica Hartshorn, Flow Space, 17 Oct. 2025
Mahomes’ jersey number 15 was sewn on the light pink lining of the coat.
—Kansas City Star, 13 Oct. 2025
Inside, there are two credit card holders sewn into the fabric lining, and the zip top ensures your contents stay safely inside.
—Rebecca Jones, Southern Living, 12 Oct. 2025
See All Example Sentences for sew
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“Sew.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/sew. Accessed 23 Oct. 2025.
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