handstitched
Sewn by person
Handstitched describes something sewn by hand rather than by machine.
The term suggests craftsmanship, care, or traditional methods: a handstitched leather bag, handstitched quilts passed down through generations.
Also spelled hand-stitched.
Decorative stitching on fabric
- needleworkThread-based textile craft
- seamstressOne who stitches garments
- tailoringCustom clothing adjustment
- quiltingLayered fabric stitching
sewing · stitchery · thimble · needle · thread · fabric · textile · leatherwork
Following long-held customs
- vintageQuality from past eras
- heirloomInherited family treasure
- artisanalMade by skilled craftspeople
- time-honoredRespected due to age
ancestral · folk · authentic · old-world · handmade · historic · classic · timeless
Custom-crafted to specifications
- tailoredAdjusted to fit exactly
- customHabitual group practice
- one-of-a-kindHaving no equivalent
- fittedShaped to conform
personalized · couture · monogrammed · commissioned · exclusive · designer · individualized · unique
Skill in making objects
- precisionAccuracy of measurement
- meticulousShowing extreme attention to detail
- durableAble to withstand use
- long-lastingPersisting over extended time
sturdy · robust · hard-wearing · reliable · fine · superior · well-made · resilient
embroidery
Decorative stitching on fabric
- needleworkThread-based textile craft
- seamstressOne who stitches garments
- tailoringCustom clothing adjustment
quilting · sewing · stitchery · thimble · needle · thread · fabric · textile · leatherwork · crochet
traditional
Following long-held customs
time-honored · ancestral · folk · authentic · old-world · handmade · historic · classic · timeless · antique
made-to-measure
Custom-crafted to specifications
- tailoredAdjusted to fit exactly
- customHabitual group practice
- one-of-a-kindHaving no equivalent
fitted · personalized · couture · monogrammed · commissioned · exclusive · designer · individualized · unique · signature
craftsmanship
Skill in making objects
- precisionAccuracy of measurement
- meticulousShowing extreme attention to detail
- durableAble to withstand use
long-lasting · sturdy · robust · hard-wearing · reliable · fine · superior · well-made · resilient · enduring
handstitchedmass-produced
Made in large quantities
off-the-rack · ready-made · store-bought · generic · fast-fashion
hand, stitch, hands, handed, handing, handy, handily, handedness, stitches