Synonyms/Hypernyms (Ordered by Estimated Frequency) of verb sew

2 senses of sew

Sense 1
sew, run up, sew together, stitch -- (fasten by sewing; do needlework)
       => fasten, fix, secure -- (cause to be firmly attached; "fasten the lock onto the door"; "she fixed her gaze on the man")

Sense 2
sew, tailor, tailor-make -- (create (clothes) with cloth; "Can the seamstress sew me a suit by next week?")
       => fashion, forge -- (make out of components (often in an improvising manner); "She fashioned a tent out of a sheet and a few sticks")