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handsew

American  
[hand-soh] / ˈhændˈsoʊ /

verb (used with object)

handsewed, handsewn, handsewed, handsewing
  1. to sew by hand.


Etymology

Origin of handsew

First recorded in 1915–20; hand + sew 1

Example Sentences

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There was an outburst of applause; such an outburst that had the audience really worn gloves, every seam, even if French and handsewed, must have cracked under the healthy pressure.

From Flamsted quarries by Nelson, G. Patrick

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

Remarkably, Tharpe’s family has kept all 12 handsewn quilts together and in excellent condition.

From Seattle Times Dec. 8, 2023

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

From Washington Post Dec. 27, 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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