handsewn
Americanadjective
Etymology
Origin of handsewn
Example Sentences
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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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