Definition

Verb: * To sew something again; to repair or reattach by sewing a second time.

Usage

• This verb describes the specific action of sewing an item that has been previously sewn. It is typically used when the original stitching has failed (come undone, broken) or needs correction.
• It is a transitive verb, requiring a direct object (the thing being sewn again).
• Common contexts include clothing repair, tailoring, and upholstery.

Examples

• "The seam on the dress ripped, so I had to resew it by hand."
• "After taking in the waist of the trousers, the tailor resewed the seam securely."
• "The button was loose, so she resewed it with stronger thread."

Advanced Usage

• The action can be specified with adverbial phrases.
  • "She carefully resewed the patch onto the knee of the jeans."
  • "The quilt needed to be resewn along its entire border."

Variants and Related Words

• Resewn: The past participle form, often used with auxiliary verbs (e.g., has been resewn, was resewn).
• Resewing: The present participle/gerund form.
• Re-stitch: A near-synonymous verb phrase with a very similar meaning.
• Mend (by sewing) / Repair (by sewing): More general terms that can encompass resewing.

Synonyms

• Re-stitch
• Mend (when the mending involves sewing)
• Repair (when the repair involves sewing)

Antonyms

• Unpick
• Unstitch
• Rip (out) / Tear (out)

Notes

• "Resew" is a straightforward compound verb formed by adding the prefix "re-" (meaning ) to the verb "sew."
• It focuses specifically on the repetition of the sewing action, not on the initial act of sewing.

Verb

1. sew again
   • The cuff of the coat had been resewn