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 This seaweed design is sewn to resemble what the plant looks like under an X-Ray. Justin Fenner, Robb Report, 9 Aug. 2026 All pieces have a vintage-effect wash and sanding details, a graphic label detailing the fabric sewn or printed inside the garment and Fendi’s signature yellow stitching throughout. Angela Velasquez, Footwear News, 30 July 2026 And Bobby’s huge quilted crop top and wrap skirt show clear signs of being sewn and then taken apart and resewn. Roxana Hadadi, Vulture, 24 July 2026 This and the Twix bar have sewn on applique letters, whereas the rest of them are sewn. Lilyanna D'amato, ARTnews.com, 22 July 2026 That yarn then becomes fabric before it is cut and sewn into a finished garment. Tim Newcomb, Forbes.com, 21 July 2026 The performance moved smoothly along at a breakneck pace, evenly showcasing each of the big stars, while still managing to feel like a cohesive performance as opposed to just a series of snippets sewn together. Jim Harrington, Mercury News, 19 July 2026 Like the Plex Solo Classic, the Pro features a hybrid single/double-wall construction with the inner front front mesh sewn directly to the Dyneema waterproof body that makes up the rest of the exterior. New Atlas, 18 July 2026 No Way Home in December 2021, Zendaya stunned in a custom Valentino Haute Couture gown that had intricate black crystal spiderwebs sewn across the entire dress. Caroline Blair, PEOPLE, 12 July 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for sewn
stitched
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  • The work would have been slow going and highly readable—white wool on green backing, red thread stitched to white, yellow on red, mauve on pink, blue on purple, pink on black.
    Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 5 Aug. 2026
  • In the snap, their bundle of joy is wearing a pale pink onesie with angel wings stitched on and a white hat decorated with butterflies.
    Giovana Gelhoren, InStyle, 5 Aug. 2026

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“Sewn.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/sewn. Accessed 12 Aug. 2026.

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