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

This method takes the place of serging or overcasting and is much better for thin ravelly goods.

From The Copeland Method A Complete Manual for Cleaning, Repairing, Altering and Pressing All Kinds of Garments for Men and Women, at Home or for Busines by Copeland, Vanness

“I am, Peggy,” answered the lady a look of anxiety overcasting her face.

From Peggy Owen Patriot A Story for Girls by Madison, Lucy Foster

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

The teacher should demonstrate the method of overcasting and explain its use.

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