Definition

1. Verb:
   • To fasten or join by making stitches with a needle and thread: The primary meaning is to attach two or more pieces of material together using a needle and thread or a sewing machine.
   • To do needlework: It refers to the general act of sewing or mending.

Usage and Examples

• Verb:
  • She will sew together the torn pieces of the dress. (She will join the torn parts of the dress using a needle and thread.)
  • The tailor sewed together the fabric to make a quilt. (The tailor fastened the pieces of fabric to create a quilt.)
  • I need to sew together this seam that has come apart. (I need to fasten this seam that has opened up by sewing.)

Advanced Usage

• "To sew together a narrative" (figurative): To connect different elements or pieces of information to form a coherent story.
  • The detective sewed together the clues to solve the case. (The detective connected the clues to form a complete understanding of the case.)

Variants and Related Words

• Sew (verb): To make, repair, or attach something using a needle and thread.
  • She learned to sew her own clothes.
• Stitch (verb): To sew or fasten with stitches.
  • The doctor will stitch the wound.
• Mend (verb): To repair something, especially by sewing.
  • He mended the hole in his sock.

Synonyms

• Stitch up: To join or close by sewing.
• Baste: To sew with long, loose stitches, usually temporarily.
• Tack: To sew with temporary stitches.

Related Phrasal Verbs

• Sew up:
  • To close or mend completely by sewing.

    • She sewed up the tear in the curtain.
  • (Informal) To finalize or secure successfully.

    • The team sewed up the championship with their last win.

Verb

1. fasten by sewing; do needlework