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.
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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.
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Rebekah Riess,
CNN Money,
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.
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Melissa Locker,
Southern Living,
3 July 2026
With these words, Nellie sews a field's worth of dramatic tension that the series reaps for seasons to come.
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Ryan Coleman,
Entertainment Weekly,
3 July 2026
Leather Fringe Long before America was colonized, Indigenous tribes like the Lakota and Shoshone in the Great Plains region sewed deerskin fringe trim on their garments.
—
Faran Krentcil,
InStyle,
1 July 2026
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Rebekah Riess,
CNN Money,
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
With these words, Nellie sews a field's worth of dramatic tension that the series reaps for seasons to come.
—
Ryan Coleman,
Entertainment Weekly,
3 July 2026
Leather Fringe Long before America was colonized, Indigenous tribes like the Lakota and Shoshone in the Great Plains region sewed deerskin fringe trim on their garments.
—
Faran Krentcil,
InStyle,
1 July 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 5 Jul. 2026.
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