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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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Let’s start with some etymology: What are the origins of the typographical word “bracket”?

First appeared around 1750, and is related to the French word “braguette” for the name of codpiece armor.

First appeared in 1610, based on the French word “baguette” for the long loaf of bread.

First appeared in 1555, and is related to the French word “raquette” for a netted bat.

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Origin of overcasting

First recorded in 1880–85; overcast + -ing¹

Words nearby overcasting

overcall, overcapacity, overcapitalize, overcareful, overcast, overcasting, overcautious, overcertify, overcharge, overcheck, overclass

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Example sentences from the Web for overcasting

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

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