handsewn

[ hand-sohn ]

adjective

1. sewn sewn sew by hand.

Word History and Origins

Origin of handsewn¹

First recorded in 1885–90; hand + sewn

Example Sentences

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

From Seattle Times

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

From Washington Post

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

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

From Literature

The bodices, bejeweled with hundreds of handsewn sequins stood in stark contrast to the minimalist costumes of modern ballet productions.

From New York Times