resewn
Stitched once more
Resewn is the past participle of resew, meaning sewn again or anew.
A seam that came apart gets resewn.
A button that fell off gets resewn.
The word appears in tailoring, upholstery, and surgical contexts: The wound had to be resewn after the stitches tore.
Fiber for stitching
- needlePointed implement for sewing
- textileMaterial from woven fibers
- cottonPlant fiber for textiles
- silkFine woven insect fiber
wool · linen · denim · canvas · velvet · satin · seam · stitch
Repairing by covering
- darningRepairing fabric by weaving
- stitchingJoining with needle, thread
- repairingRestoring broken items
- reattachingJoining again after separation
reinforcing · securing · hemming · rebinding · fixing · joining · ripped · torn
Changes made to something
- seamstressOne who stitches garments
- tailorClothing alteration professional
- fittingSuitable or proper
- measurementsQuantified sizes or amounts
taking in · letting out · bespoke · couture · pattern making · draping · basting · lining
Creatively remade from waste
- thriftedBought used, cheaply
- vintageQuality from past eras
- prelovedAlready owned once
- secondhandHaving had prior ownership
recycled · repurposed · reclaimed · reused · circular · visible mending · waste reduction · handmade
thread
Fiber for stitching
silk · wool · linen · denim · canvas · velvet · satin · seam · stitch · bobbin
patching
Repairing by covering
- darningRepairing fabric by weaving
- stitchingJoining with needle, thread
- repairingRestoring broken items
reattaching · reinforcing · securing · hemming · rebinding · fixing · joining · ripped · torn · threadbare
alterations
Changes made to something
- seamstressOne who stitches garments
- tailorClothing alteration professional
- fittingSuitable or proper
measurements · taking in · letting out · bespoke · couture · pattern making · draping · basting · lining · interfacing
upcycled
Creatively remade from waste
secondhand · recycled · repurposed · reclaimed · reused · circular · visible mending · waste reduction · handmade