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
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John Goodman can do the oaky solidity, but perhaps might be overcasting.
From The Guardian ● Nov. 29, 2012
He does not know his own mind,” said Mr. May, his countenance overcasting.
From Phoebe, Junior by Mrs. (Margaret) Oliphant
It serves both the purpose of overcasting over a raw edge and that of hemming.
From Handicraft for Girls A Tentative Course in Needlework, Basketry, Designing, Paper and Cardboard Construction, Textile Fibers and Fabrics and Home Decoration and Care by Idabelle McGlauflin
She saw, however, the concern overcasting the features of all of them—except Mathilde—and she now mastered herself entirely, though the tremor remained, very deep down within her.
From Dr. Adriaan by Louis Couperus
The crosses being put in at the same time as the overcasting of the bars renders some forethought necessary to get each in at just the right time and place.
From Embroidery and Tapestry Weaving by Grace Christie
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