sew

/sˈə‌ʊ/

/ˈsoʊ/

to sew

MAIN VERB

to join two or more pieces of fabric or other materials together, often by using a needle and thread

synonyms : tailor

fasten by sewing; do needlework

synonyms : run up

Examples

1. He will sew it up in a trice.

2. My friend is very creative, she designed and sewed her own dress for the party.

3. The seamstress carefully cut the fabric from the bolt to start sewing the garment.

4. Let me show you how to sew a button onto a shirt.