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handsewn

American  
[hand-sohn] / ˈhændˈsoʊn /

adjective

  1. sewn by hand.


Etymology

Origin of handsewn

First recorded in 1885–90; hand + sewn

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If the long-running “Antiques Roadshow” had a coat of arms—one handsewn by Betsy Ross, say, with silver appointments by Paul Revere—its motto would be “You’re kidding!”

From The Wall Street Journal Apr. 16, 2026

One after another, the women appeared, each wearing a handsewn, customized jacket crafted by Nancy Epley.

From Washington Post Dec. 27, 2022

The Christmas Regale features a volunteer craft market with “everything from little lavender sachets to crocheted goods to handsewn goods,” Rudrud said.

From Seattle Times Dec. 1, 2022

He now owns four pairs of Alden loafers, including a pair of full-strap loafers and a pair of unlined leisure handsewn loafers.

From The Wall Street Journal Aug. 31, 2016

She then slipped her feet into her soft, warm slippers, the ones Mama had handsewn for her.

From "Ophie's Ghosts" by Justina Ireland

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