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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The palm and fingers of the glove are leather, which allows for flexible, easy movement, and is made from one large piece of leather (rather than several pieces pieced together and sewn), which keeps water from seeping in.
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Evie Carrick, Travel + Leisure, 15 Dec. 2025
Hand-sewn from the skin of the peccary—a pig-like mammal native to Central and South America—its refined details include three-point stitching at the back of the hand, cashmere lining, and pick stitch detailing along each seam.
—Eric Twardzik, Robb Report, 15 Dec. 2025
Each pair is cut, sewn, and washed in the USA, underscoring the brand’s commitment to quality and craftsmanship.
—Essence, 15 Dec. 2025
The dress was designed and embroidered by Vásquez in the style of the southern state of Oaxaca and sewn by Trujillo.
—Arkansas Online, 14 Dec. 2025
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Evie Carrick, Travel + Leisure, 15 Dec. 2025
Hand-sewn from the skin of the peccary—a pig-like mammal native to Central and South America—its refined details include three-point stitching at the back of the hand, cashmere lining, and pick stitch detailing along each seam.
—Eric Twardzik, Robb Report, 15 Dec. 2025
Each pair is cut, sewn, and washed in the USA, underscoring the brand’s commitment to quality and craftsmanship.
—Essence, 15 Dec. 2025
The dress was designed and embroidered by Vásquez in the style of the southern state of Oaxaca and sewn by Trujillo.
—Arkansas Online, 14 Dec. 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 21 Dec. 2025.
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