overcasting

[ oh-ver-kas-ting, -kah-sting ]
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nounSewing.
  1. the act of sewing along the edges of material with long, spaced stitches to prevent raveling.

  2. the stitch used to overcast.

Origin of overcasting

1
First recorded in 1880–85; overcast + -ing1

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How to use overcasting in a sentence

  • overcasting is a slanting stitch used to keep raw edges from ravelling.

    Textiles and Clothing | Kate Heintz Watson
  • To gather, whip the rolled hem without hemming, making overcasting stitches towards you, even and not too fine.

    Textiles and Clothing | Kate Heintz Watson
  • overcasting should be done with very fine thread (No. 150 for white goods), split silk for wool and silk.

    Textiles and Clothing | Kate Heintz Watson
  • Turn the velvet over the edge one-fourth inch and sew down with an overcasting stitch.

    Make Your Own Hats | Gene Allen Martin
  • Sew to the wire closely with an overcasting stitch or with a running stitch just inside of the wire.

    Make Your Own Hats | Gene Allen Martin