stitched

Fastened with thread

Stitched is the past tense of stitch, meaning sewn together with thread or yarn.

A stitched wound has been closed with sutures.

Stitched leather goods are joined by visible threading.

Figuratively, to have something all stitched up means to have it completely arranged or secured: The deal was stitched up before negotiations even started.

repair

mend

Restore after damage

  • patchMaterial covering damage
  • darnRepair by weaving
  • fixRepair or solution

reinforce · restore · torn · ripped · worn · hole · salvage · repair · reweave · resew

sewing

seam

Joined fabric edge

  • threadFiber for stitching
  • needlePointed implement for sewing
  • hemFolded garment edge

tailor · bobbin · fabric · garment · patchwork · quilting · alterations · dressmaking · basting · topstitch

craft

handmade

Created manually, not mechanically

intricate · detail · precision · workmanship · quilt · patchwork · leatherwork · bookbinding · upholstery · saddle-making

embroidery

needlework

Thread-based textile craft

floss · hoop · tapestry · applique · monogram · motif · beading · embellishment · canvaswork · pattern

medical

suture

Medical wound closure

closure · surgical · surgeon · dissolving · staple · scar · healing · trauma · sterile · gauze

figurative

cobbled

Surfaced with rounded stones

united · bound · woven · knit · patched-up · makeshift · composite · frankensteined

Categories
Opposites
method of joining

stitchedglued

Fastened with adhesive

welded · fused · heat-sealed · bonded · riveted

state of construction

stitchedunstitched

Seams have come apart

unsewn · ripped · torn · unraveled · separated

seam visibility/presence

stitchedseamless

Without visible joins

unseamed · one-piece · whole · unbroken · continuous

Phrases
Family

stitch, stitching, stitches, stitchers, stitcher, unstitched, restitched, restitch, restitching

Familiarity
Top 20,000
Profile
Known to kids · Used worldwide · Timeless · Concrete · Everyday, not technical · Rated G