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
In a special touch, the bride paired her wedding dress with a cathedral veil sewn by her grandmother, who used lace from Julia's mother's 1995 wedding dress.
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Ashlyn Robinette, People.com, 28 Dec. 2024
Betsy Ross has officially sewn a new flag for a soon-to-be united country.
—Lincee Ray, EW.com, 28 Dec. 2024
My friend Ali, another wonderful seamstress, sewed a new dress for her.
—Staff, The Christian Science Monitor, 20 Dec. 2024
Some weighted blanket models are made with metal chain material sewn into them.
—Martta Kelly, Verywell Health, 19 Dec. 2024
This contrasts with the more formal Oxford, which features a closed-lacing design where the quarters are sewn beneath the vamp.
—Michael Stefanov, Robb Report, 18 Dec. 2024
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, 13 Dec. 2024
Each pair is sewn with seams that lay flat and never get all twisted and dig into your skin.
—Malia Griggs, Glamour, 11 Dec. 2024
The clothing is made using American fabric, all hand dyed and sewn in New Jersey.
—Eric Noll, ABC News, 11 Dec. 2024
Ashlyn Robinette, People.com, 28 Dec. 2024
Betsy Ross has officially sewn a new flag for a soon-to-be united country.
—Lincee Ray, EW.com, 28 Dec. 2024
My friend Ali, another wonderful seamstress, sewed a new dress for her.
—Staff, The Christian Science Monitor, 20 Dec. 2024
Some weighted blanket models are made with metal chain material sewn into them.
—Martta Kelly, Verywell Health, 19 Dec. 2024
This contrasts with the more formal Oxford, which features a closed-lacing design where the quarters are sewn beneath the vamp.
—Michael Stefanov, Robb Report, 18 Dec. 2024
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, 13 Dec. 2024
Each pair is sewn with seams that lay flat and never get all twisted and dig into your skin.
—Malia Griggs, Glamour, 11 Dec. 2024
The clothing is made using American fabric, all hand dyed and sewn in New Jersey.
—Eric Noll, ABC News, 11 Dec. 2024
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