sewn

variants or sewed
past participle of sew
as in stitched
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

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Recent Examples of sewn Both designers cut and sewed directly manually, demonstrating their thorough knowledge of fabrics and their properties as the raw material for their architectural designs. Andrea Onate, Footwear News, 24 Oct. 2025 My great-grandmothers on both sides sewed clothes for their families, and my own sewing machine belonged to my grandmother, who used it to hem trousers for years. Literary Hub, 22 Oct. 2025 Some designs have a belt that can be completely removed from the robe and others have been sewn into the fabric. Bestreviews, Mercury News, 21 Oct. 2025 Brave Star Selvage Brave Start Selvage makes jeans that are cut, sewn and finished in Los Angeles. 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 It is deeply sewn into the fabric of the region’s culture, often quite literally, as many women inherit saris that are intricately embroidered with gold thread. Ramishah Maruf, CNN Money, 8 Oct. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for sewn
stitched
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  • All those old versions of me were stitched into these garments.
    Junnelle Hogen, Outside, 19 Oct. 2025
  • My only complaint is that the light blue stripes on the arm look printed, not stitched, which is kinda lame.
    The Athletic NHL Staff, New York Times, 17 Oct. 2025

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“Sewn.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/sewn. Accessed 26 Oct. 2025.

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