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
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Recent Examples of sewn
The series, Hanks added, will be a valuable counterpoint to the conventional sense of the founding of the nation as being about fireworks on July 4 and a flag sewn by Betsy Ross.
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Dade Hayes, Deadline, 19 Sep. 2025
These layers, sometimes incorporating fibers like Kevlar for strength, are then sewn together to create the complete protective garment, according to experiments.
—Prabhat Ranjan Mishra, Interesting Engineering, 18 Sep. 2025
Available in Troutdale Green, a subtle fish design is sewn into the quilt’s pattern on one side; on the other is a light brown and beige plaid pattern that compliments that color pattern and gives the set more of a fall vibe.
—Stephanie Osmanski, Better Homes & Gardens, 18 Sep. 2025
The dress, made of metal, was tightly sewn and clasped together, barely any leeway to walk in a decent stride.
—Nadja Sayej, Forbes.com, 17 Sep. 2025
Vintage quilts are made from lightweight fabrics and hand-sewn, which means they get easily damaged in the wash.
—Brandee Gruener, Southern Living, 17 Sep. 2025
Her big sister did the sound and lights; another sister sewed her satin jackets and miniskirts.
—Rob Sheffield, Rolling Stone, 14 Sep. 2025
They are made a bit strange and is normally multiple sewn together.
—Lydia Patrick, MSNBC Newsweek, 12 Sep. 2025
The ensemble, which debuted on the runway during Milan Fashion Week in February, featured a textural element, thanks to the delicate sequins sewn in a floral style throughout the piece.
—Julia Teti, Footwear News, 10 Sep. 2025
Dade Hayes, Deadline, 19 Sep. 2025
These layers, sometimes incorporating fibers like Kevlar for strength, are then sewn together to create the complete protective garment, according to experiments.
—Prabhat Ranjan Mishra, Interesting Engineering, 18 Sep. 2025
Available in Troutdale Green, a subtle fish design is sewn into the quilt’s pattern on one side; on the other is a light brown and beige plaid pattern that compliments that color pattern and gives the set more of a fall vibe.
—Stephanie Osmanski, Better Homes & Gardens, 18 Sep. 2025
The dress, made of metal, was tightly sewn and clasped together, barely any leeway to walk in a decent stride.
—Nadja Sayej, Forbes.com, 17 Sep. 2025
Vintage quilts are made from lightweight fabrics and hand-sewn, which means they get easily damaged in the wash.
—Brandee Gruener, Southern Living, 17 Sep. 2025
Her big sister did the sound and lights; another sister sewed her satin jackets and miniskirts.
—Rob Sheffield, Rolling Stone, 14 Sep. 2025
They are made a bit strange and is normally multiple sewn together.
—Lydia Patrick, MSNBC Newsweek, 12 Sep. 2025
The ensemble, which debuted on the runway during Milan Fashion Week in February, featured a textural element, thanks to the delicate sequins sewn in a floral style throughout the piece.
—Julia Teti, Footwear News, 10 Sep. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for sewn
stitched
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The material for the dresses was both sleek and sporty, leaning into a day-to-night sensibility, and hand-stitched in Manhattan.—
Anika Reed,
USA Today,
18 Sep. 2025
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The royal opted for a smart suit from Bella Freud for the occasion, the plaid fabric delicately stitched with an electric blue thread running through it (there’s no pattern that says fall quite like plaid).—
Harriet Johnston,
Glamour,
11 Sep. 2025
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