Definition

Made by sewing with hands instead of using a machine.

Example

She wore a beautiful handsewn dress to the party.

Conversation

I just got this amazing bag that’s handsewn by a local artisan.

Wow, that's really impressive! It must be unique.

Yeah, I love how handsewn items have so much character.

Definitely! They feel much more personal than mass-produced stuff.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Handsewn → It is formed from "hand" (from Old English "hand", meaning the end part of a person's arm) and "sewn" (the past participle of "sew", from Old English "sewian", meaning to stitch or join together). The word "handsewn" refers to something that has been stitched together by hand rather than by machine.

Memory Tip

Think of using your 'hand' to 'stitch' something together — that's why 'handsewn' means something made by hand.

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