sewed; sewn
ˈsōn 
or sewed; sewing
or sewed; sewing
1
: to unite or fasten by stitches
2
: to close or enclose by sewing
sew the money in a bag
: to practice or engage in sewing
Examples of sew in a Sentence
She sews her own dresses by hand.
He sewed a patch onto his sleeve.
I sewed the button back on the shirt.
The surgeon sewed the wound shut.
She designs her own dresses and sews in her free time.
Recent Examples on the Web
Then, tie or sew the opening shut to complete this easy DIY.
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Caroline Lubinsky, Martha Stewart, 18 May 2026
This is a creative process whereby discards are cleaned and sent to factory, where they are cut, re-shaped and sewn into a new end product.
—Steve Scauzillo, Daily News, 18 May 2026
The fresh sheets, sewn closed at the bottom, cocoon passengers in a sleeping bag-style shell, with the blanket above for extra warmth.
—Emily Manthei, Travel + Leisure, 10 May 2026
Betsy Ross had the honor of sewing the first United States flag.
—Kurt Snibbe, Oc Register, 8 May 2026
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Caroline Lubinsky, Martha Stewart, 18 May 2026
This is a creative process whereby discards are cleaned and sent to factory, where they are cut, re-shaped and sewn into a new end product.
—Steve Scauzillo, Daily News, 18 May 2026
The fresh sheets, sewn closed at the bottom, cocoon passengers in a sleeping bag-style shell, with the blanket above for extra warmth.
—Emily Manthei, Travel + Leisure, 10 May 2026
Betsy Ross had the honor of sewing the first United States flag.
—Kurt Snibbe, Oc Register, 8 May 2026
See All Example Sentences for sew
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“Sew.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/sew. Accessed 21 May. 2026.
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