What context can I use each word in?
Learn when and how to use these words with these examples!
unstitched
Example
The dress was still unstitched, waiting for the tailor to sew it together. [unstitched: adjective]
Example
She unstitched the hem of her pants to make them shorter. [unstitched: verb]
unsewn
Example
The unsewn fabric lay on the table, waiting to be made into a dress. [unsewn: adjective]
Example
He unsewn the buttons from his shirt to replace them with new ones. [unsewn: verb]
Good things to know
Which word is more common?
Unsewn is more commonly used than unstitched in everyday language, and it can be used in a wider range of contexts.
What’s the difference in the tone of formality between unstitched and unsewn?
Unstitched is more formal than unsewn, which is more commonly used in casual conversations and everyday language.
