overcasting

American  

[oh-ver-kas-ting, -kah-sting] / ˈoʊ vərˌkæs tɪŋ, -ˌkɑ stɪŋ /

noun

Sewing.

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

2. the stitch used to overcast.

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Etymology

Origin of overcasting

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

Example Sentences

John Goodman can do the oaky solidity, but perhaps might be overcasting.

From The Guardian • Nov. 29, 2012

Trim off edges and finish with binding or close overcasting.

From Textiles and Clothing by Watson, Kate Heintz

In overcasting, as in old-fashioned whipstitching, the sewer selects a certain number of sheets for sewing.

From Library Bookbinding by Bailey, Arthur Low

The modern overcasting stitch resembles in principle the old-fashioned whipstitching, but differs radically in actual performance.

From Library Bookbinding by Bailey, Arthur Low

It was much more exciting than overcasting seams.

From Peggy in Her Blue Frock by Preston, Alice B.