sewed

Joined with thread

Sewed is the past tense of sew, meaning to join pieces of fabric or other material using a needle and thread: She sewed the button back on.

The past participle can be either sewed or sewn, with sewn more common: I've sewn patches on all his jeans.

repair

mended

Restored after damage

  • patchedRepaired with covering material
  • darnedMildly cursed euphemism
  • fixedRestored or immovable

reinforced · restored · altered · let-out · relined · restitched · rewoven · torn · ripped · frayed

tools

needle

Pointed implement for sewing

scissors · bobbin · pins · chalk · pattern · awl · bodkin · buttonholer

joining

stitched

Fastened with thread

hemmed · basted · tacked · pieced · bound · gathered · pleated · darted · shirred · tucked

tailor

bespoke

Made to individual specifications

measurements · pattern · tailoring · dressmaker · couturier · haberdashery · notions · linings · interfacing · basting

fashion

couture

Custom high-fashion design

runway · collection · silhouette · ensemble · draping · haute · prêt-à-porter · atelier · fitting · alterations

fabric

cotton

Plant fiber for textiles

  • silkFine woven insect fiber
  • linenFlax-derived textile
  • woolSheared animal fiber

denim · velvet · chiffon · satin · muslin · flannel · corduroy · tweed · canvas · calico

craft

needlework

Thread-based textile craft

patchwork · applique · stitchery · sampler · tapestry · handicraft · needlepoint · crewel · smocking · monogramming

embellishment

beads

Small pierced ornaments for stringing

lace · trim · adorned · decorated · rhinestones · tassels · fringe · ornamented · ribbons · buttons

Opposites
fabric joining method

sewedglued

Fastened with adhesive

pinned · stapled · taped · fused · welded

fabric integrity

sewedripped

Torn or very muscular

tore · unsewed · unpicked · unstitched · separated

Phrases
Family

sew, sewing, sewer, sewn, sews

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Known to kids · Used worldwide · Timeless · Concrete · Everyday, not technical · Rated G