Synonyms of sew

sew

verb

ˈsō 

as in to stitch

to close up with a series of interlacing stitches

luckily, I was able to sew the tear so skillfully that my pants looked as good as new

Synonyms & Similar Words

• stitch
• suture
• repair
• patch
• darn
• finish
• embroider
• knit
• baste
• crochet
• quilt
• overcast
• fell
• ease
• cross-stitch
• mend

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of sew

Along with names comes a geography of stories, legends, and myths, sewn into the culture and history of the many people who have lived and live—for now—alongside them. — Literary Hub, 22 Sep. 2026

Sutras would be carried in a pouch or scraps of cloth with the name of a god sewn into kimonos. — Jessica Kozuka, Travel + Leisure, 22 Sep. 2026

By the doorway to the catwalk two people sat toiling at desks, one hand-beading a piece of cloth and the other machine sewing a denim garment. — Leah Dolan, CNN Money, 21 Sep. 2026

There’s Kui Lei-making, where visitors hear the history of the lei while learning to sew one; traditional bamboo stamp printing; or coconut frond weaving, which Native Hawaiians have practiced for millennia. — Stephanie Vermillion, Vogue, 17 Sep. 2026

Phrases Containing sew

• sew up