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 affected toy is identifiable by its model number, 034464, located on the label sewn into the back of the bear's leg.
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Michelle Del Rey, USA Today, 30 Apr. 2026
Embellishments that are sewn on can easily tear in the washer and if they are glued, the intensity of the hot water can break down the adhesive.
—Ashlyn Needham, Southern Living, 28 Apr. 2026
Jennie Garth's youngest daughter (shared with ex Peter Facinelli) headed off to her 2024 junior prom in a black gown with contrasting trim — this time, not a handmade creation by Garth, who sewed her middle daughter Lola's dress back in 2021.
—Lindy Segal, PEOPLE, 25 Apr. 2026
The cotton industry is at the forefront of creating sustainable textiles, with opportunities for environmental improvement and resource conservation sewn right into the cotton life cycle.
—Catherine Salfino, Footwear News, 24 Apr. 2026
Rodriguez Brito had sewn a tracking device into the victim’s clothing, prosecutors said.
—Shira Moolten, Sun Sentinel, 15 Apr. 2026
Reinterpreting, reinvigorating and reimagining Strauss’ work in bits and pieces sewn together with sprightly disorientation, the piece soared, and was followed by more than one standing ovation.
—Sheila Regan, Twin Cities, 14 Apr. 2026
Brown’s granddaughter Bea Keesey sewed the Harper’s Ferry square on the quilt.
—Nollyanne Delacruz, Mercury News, 14 Apr. 2026
Beads and sequins, whether glued on or delicately sewn, can detach, melt, or lose their shape.
—Katelyn Squiers, Better Homes & Gardens, 12 Apr. 2026
Michelle Del Rey, USA Today, 30 Apr. 2026
Embellishments that are sewn on can easily tear in the washer and if they are glued, the intensity of the hot water can break down the adhesive.
—Ashlyn Needham, Southern Living, 28 Apr. 2026
Jennie Garth's youngest daughter (shared with ex Peter Facinelli) headed off to her 2024 junior prom in a black gown with contrasting trim — this time, not a handmade creation by Garth, who sewed her middle daughter Lola's dress back in 2021.
—Lindy Segal, PEOPLE, 25 Apr. 2026
The cotton industry is at the forefront of creating sustainable textiles, with opportunities for environmental improvement and resource conservation sewn right into the cotton life cycle.
—Catherine Salfino, Footwear News, 24 Apr. 2026
Rodriguez Brito had sewn a tracking device into the victim’s clothing, prosecutors said.
—Shira Moolten, Sun Sentinel, 15 Apr. 2026
Reinterpreting, reinvigorating and reimagining Strauss’ work in bits and pieces sewn together with sprightly disorientation, the piece soared, and was followed by more than one standing ovation.
—Sheila Regan, Twin Cities, 14 Apr. 2026
Brown’s granddaughter Bea Keesey sewed the Harper’s Ferry square on the quilt.
—Nollyanne Delacruz, Mercury News, 14 Apr. 2026
Beads and sequins, whether glued on or delicately sewn, can detach, melt, or lose their shape.
—Katelyn Squiers, Better Homes & Gardens, 12 Apr. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for sewn
stitched
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Their light gray uppers are made with cotton for airflow in warm weather, and they’re stitched with a thin line of leather around the soles for plenty of durability.—
Caley Sturgill,
Southern Living,
26 Apr. 2026
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Cut and stitched in Arusha, 10 tents—including two family suites—form a horseshoe from the main area, each filled with wooden furnishings crafted by local carpenters.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
24 Apr. 2026
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“Sewn.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/sewn. Accessed 2 May. 2026.
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