overcasting

[ oh-ver-kas-ting, -kah-sting ]

/ ˈoʊ vərˌkæs tɪŋ, -ˌkɑ stɪŋ /

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noun Sewing.

the act of sewing along the edges of material with long, spaced stitches to prevent raveling.

the stitch used to overcast.

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Origin of overcasting

First recorded in 1880–85; overcast + -ing¹

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