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
It was much more exciting than overcasting seams.
From Peggy in Her Blue Frock by Preston, Alice B.
Diagonal lines of thread are first laid from edge to edge of the ground space, and these are sewn down by short overcasting stitches in the cross direction.
From Art in Needlework A Book about Embroidery by Buckle, Mary
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
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
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