resew

/riːˈsuː/

Definitions

1. verb

to sew again, especially to repair or mend something that has been torn or damaged

“She had to resew the torn seam on her favorite sweater.”

2. verb

to sew over again, especially in a different color or material

“He resewed the embroidery on the old quilt to give it a new look.”

3. verb

to sew again with a different thread or yarn

“She resewed the hem of the dress using a matching thread.”

Synonyms

  • mend
  • repair
  • repatch

Antonyms

  • cut
  • unsew