Sews (8)
I believe the answer is:
stitches
'sews' is the definition.
(I've seen this before)
This is the entire clue.
(Other definitions for stitches that I've seen before include "Sharp pains in the side caused by running" , "As made by 35 across" , "In these, you're laughing hard" , "Stabbing pains" , "Spasms of pain, caused by needles?" .)