resewing

Stitching once more

Resewing is sewing something again, typically to repair a seam that has come undone or to improve previous stitching: The tailor is resewing the hem that unraveled.

The word applies to any context where fabric, leather, or other material requires a second pass with needle and thread.

mending

darning

Repairing fabric by weaving

thread · tear · hole · worn · seam · repair · fixing · reinforce · hem · button

tailoring

alterations

Changes made to something

adjustment · taking in · letting out · hemming · bespoke · garment · waistband · inseam · sleeve · bodice

craftsmanship

needlework

Thread-based textile craft

precision · artistry · finesse · dexterity · skill · handiwork · couture · appliqué · monogram · topstitch

restoration

vintage

Quality from past eras

conservation · delicate · lace · silk · wedding dress · quilt · tapestry · upholstery · curtain · cushion

Categories
Opposites
initial vs. repeated action

resewingsewing

Craft with needle and thread

making · crafting · creating

repair vs. destruction

resewingunstitching

Removing sewn connections

unseaming · unsewing · ripping · tearing · unpicking

Family

sew, sewing, sewer, sewn, sown, sowing, sews, sewers, unsewn

Familiarity
Top 500,000
Profile
Known to kids · Used worldwide · Timeless · Concrete · Everyday, not technical · Rated G