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

It was as if a shadow were overcasting the bright joy of her home-coming.

From The Rosie World by Fillmore, Parker

As soon as the overcasting is done, proceed with the button-holing without breaking the thread.

From Ontario Teachers' Manuals: Household Science in Rural Schools by Ontario. Ministry of Education

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)

Trim off edges and finish with binding or close overcasting.

From Textiles and Clothing by Watson, Kate Heintz