re-sewn
Stitched a second time
Re-sewn describes something that has been sewn again, typically after coming apart or being altered: The button had fallen off twice before being properly re-sewn.
The term applies to repairs, alterations, or reconstruction of fabric items.
Past participle of re-sew.
Thread loop in fabric
- threadFiber for stitching
- needlePointed implement for sewing
- darningRepairing fabric by weaving
- bastingMoistening meat while cooking
tacking · overlock · backstitch · whipstitch · tailor · thimble · bobbin · patchwork
Restoring damaged items
- fixingRestoring proper function
- restorationReturning something to condition
- patchingRepairing by covering
- darningRepairing fabric by weaving
reinforcing · salvage · rescue · revive · reclaim · damaged · torn · worn-out
Folded garment edge
- buttonDisc through a hole
- zipperToothed closure device
- liningInterior fabric layer
- waistbandGarment's upper rim
cuff · collar · sleeve · pocket · patch · tear · rip · split
Material from woven fibers
- cottonPlant fiber for textiles
- denimTough cotton twill
- silkFine woven insect fiber
- linenFlax-derived textile
canvas · leather · upholstery · torn · frayed · worn · threadbare · hole
Improving discarded materials' value
- repurposeAdapt for new use
- eco-friendlyNot harming the environment
- zero-wasteNo garbage produced
- secondhandHaving had prior ownership
thrifted · ethical · handmade · make-do · resourceful
stitch
Thread loop in fabric
basting · tacking · overlock · backstitch · whipstitch · tailor · thimble · bobbin · patchwork · reinforced
mending
Restoring damaged items
- fixingRestoring proper function
- restorationReturning something to condition
- patchingRepairing by covering
darning · reinforcing · salvage · rescue · revive · reclaim · damaged · torn · worn-out · hole
hem
Folded garment edge
waistband · cuff · collar · sleeve · pocket · patch · tear · rip · split · vintage
textile
Material from woven fibers
linen · canvas · leather · upholstery · torn · frayed · worn · threadbare · hole · rip
upcycling
Improving discarded materials' value
- repurposeAdapt for new use
- eco-friendlyNot harming the environment
- zero-wasteNo garbage produced
secondhand · thrifted · ethical · handmade · make-do · resourceful