variants
or sewed
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
Synonyms & Similar Words
Relevance
Antonyms & Near Antonyms
Example Sentences
Examples are automatically compiled from online sources to
show current usage.
Read More
Opinions expressed in the examples do not represent those of Merriam-Webster or its editors.
Send us feedback.
Recent Examples of sewn
For interior window drapery, the weights are often sewn into the bottom hem of the curtain panel, and some curtain panels even have pouches along the hem to insert them.
—
Sarah Lyon, The Spruce, 19 Jan. 2026
For clothing hems, keys can be wrapped in fabric or sewn into a small pouch and discreetly attached to the inside of a skirt or dress to prevent it from blowing up in the wind.
—Katie Cloyd, Martha Stewart, 17 Jan. 2026
Meester’s strapless Miu Miu look was crafted with allover shimmering sequin embellishments sewn into the blush pink base fabric.
—Maggie Clancy, Footwear News, 11 Jan. 2026
And there’s amazing vintage Chanel jewelry in the film, too, in the form of pieces sewn onto Margot’s hair and costumes.
—Radhika Seth, Vogue, 10 Jan. 2026
Xezal had long grown accustomed to her position in society and enjoyed the way her neighbours would ooh and aah over a new garment her dressmaker had sewn, a new bracelet that the goldsmith had made especially for her.
—Literary Hub, 8 Jan. 2026
All the crystal and pearl embellishments were hand-sewn.
—Bailey Bujnosek, InStyle, 5 Jan. 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, 2 Jan. 2026
What used to be a knitted one-piece were now pieces sewn together.
—Kati Chitrakorn, CNN Money, 29 Dec. 2025
Sarah Lyon, The Spruce, 19 Jan. 2026
For clothing hems, keys can be wrapped in fabric or sewn into a small pouch and discreetly attached to the inside of a skirt or dress to prevent it from blowing up in the wind.
—Katie Cloyd, Martha Stewart, 17 Jan. 2026
Meester’s strapless Miu Miu look was crafted with allover shimmering sequin embellishments sewn into the blush pink base fabric.
—Maggie Clancy, Footwear News, 11 Jan. 2026
And there’s amazing vintage Chanel jewelry in the film, too, in the form of pieces sewn onto Margot’s hair and costumes.
—Radhika Seth, Vogue, 10 Jan. 2026
Xezal had long grown accustomed to her position in society and enjoyed the way her neighbours would ooh and aah over a new garment her dressmaker had sewn, a new bracelet that the goldsmith had made especially for her.
—Literary Hub, 8 Jan. 2026
All the crystal and pearl embellishments were hand-sewn.
—Bailey Bujnosek, InStyle, 5 Jan. 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, 2 Jan. 2026
What used to be a knitted one-piece were now pieces sewn together.
—Kati Chitrakorn, CNN Money, 29 Dec. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for sewn
stitched
Verb
-
The dress itself is a custom piece with personal history stitched into every seam.—
Dave Quinn,
PEOPLE,
9 Jan. 2026
-
When Chicago celebrates, mourns, rallies, or remembers, chances are something stitched in South Chicago is part of the frame.—
Tom Barnas,
CBS News,
8 Jan. 2026
Cite this Entry
“Sewn.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/sewn. Accessed 27 Jan. 2026.
Copy CitationLove words? Need even more definitions?
Merriam-Webster unabridged
