overcasting
Americannoun
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the act of sewing along the edges of material with long, spaced stitches to prevent raveling.
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the stitch used to overcast.
Etymology
Origin of overcasting
Example Sentences
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John Goodman can do the oaky solidity, but perhaps might be overcasting.
From The Guardian • Nov. 29, 2012
That is a detail, if the borders themselves are intact; and the edges only need overcasting before it is too late.
From The Oriental Rug A Monograph on Eastern Rugs and Carpets, Saddle-Bags, Mats & Pillows, with a Consideration of Kinds and Classes, Types, Borders, Figures, Dyes, Symbols, etc. Together with Some Practical Advice to Collectors. by Ellwanger, W. D. (William DeLancey)
There are also some good library binders who use no bands when overcasting and who sew all other books on tapes.
From Library Bookbinding by Bailey, Arthur Low
Trim off edges and finish with binding or close overcasting.
From Textiles and Clothing by Watson, Kate Heintz
It was bright and clear still, though the morning was overcasting a little, as we passed through the meadows.
From Deep Moat Grange by Crockett, S. R. (Samuel Rutherford)
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