sewed; sewn
ˈsōn 
or sewed; sewing
or sewed; sewing
1
: to unite or fasten by stitches
2
: to close or enclose by sewing
sew the money in a bag
: to practice or engage in sewing
Examples of sew in a Sentence
She sews her own dresses by hand.
He sewed a patch onto his sleeve.
I sewed the button back on the shirt.
The surgeon sewed the wound shut.
She designs her own dresses and sews in her free time.
Recent Examples on the Web
While her first husband pursued an M.F.A. at Cornell University, Ms. Porter worked the night shift at a bowling alley and sewed Naugahyde at a furniture factory.
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Will Heinrich, New York Times, 15 May 2024
For example, the cost of a wool coat would depend on the calories needed to raise the sheep, shear the wool, sew the garment, transport it to market and so on.
—Michelle Stacey, Smithsonian Magazine, 14 May 2024
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Will Heinrich, New York Times, 15 May 2024
For example, the cost of a wool coat would depend on the calories needed to raise the sheep, shear the wool, sew the garment, transport it to market and so on.
—Michelle Stacey, Smithsonian Magazine, 14 May 2024
See all Example Sentences for sew
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“Sew.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/sew. Accessed 20 May. 2024.
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