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 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 Hand sewn button holes, or ruffles made of old men’s shirts were all beautiful ways to put some real beauty into otherwise practical clothes. Caroline Reilly, Forbes.com, 11 July 2026 Historians believe the tapestry was commissioned by Bishop Odo of Bayeux, William’s half brother, and was probably sewn by women in England — possibly nuns — before being taken across the Channel. ABC News, 10 July 2026 The massive red and white stripes that complete this enormous material mystery are machine sewn; some rows double stitched, others with a single line of stitching. Rebekah Riess, CNN Money, 4 July 2026 Sweetgrass baskets are sewed with Low Country sweetgrass, bulrush, pine needles, and palmetto fronds. Jeanne Malle, Air Mail, 4 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
Recent Examples of Synonyms for sewn
stitched
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  • Chat had taught her about Japanese fashion and about the creativity that could come from expressing your personality through your clothes, but Zi usually put on the same sweater—navy, with hearts stitched into it.
    Jessica Contrera, New Yorker, 13 July 2026
  • The suede loafers sit on a minimalist rubber outsole and are hand-stitched with a leather lining and insole.
    Tim Chan, Footwear News, 13 July 2026

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“Sewn.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/sewn. Accessed 22 Jul. 2026.

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