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

Many continued sewing their own dresses, but incrementally made items that were more colorful or elaborate, or had different silhouettes. — Eythana Miller, The Dial, 23 June 2026

Getting back on the bike Earlier this year, Humphreys traveled to California to meet the Edwards Lifesciences team members who hand-sewed his aortic valve. — Sean Krofssik, Hartford Courant, 22 June 2026

Leather Fringe Long before America was colonized, Indigenous tribes like the Lakota and Shoshone in the Great Plains region sewed deerskin fringe trim on their garments. — Faran Krentcil, InStyle, 1 July 2026

Delicate Embellishments Those beautifully delicate items covered in sequins, beading, or fragile embroidery can be destroyed in the washing machine, especially if they are glued on instead of sewn. — Melissa Locker, Southern Living, 3 July 2026

Phrases Containing sew

• sew up