Meaning & use

sewn

verb·Everyday

Joined, fastened, or repaired using a needle and thread.

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The torn sleeve had been carefully sewn back onto the jacket.

Her wedding dress was entirely sewn by hand over several months.

A note on using this word

Sewn is the past participle of 'sew' used mainly in British English; American English often uses 'sewed' in the same position, though sewn is also common.

Words with a similar meaning

stitched

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