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
The success of overcasting depends largely on the amount of margin at the back, so that care must be taken not to cut more than is absolutely necessary.
From Library Bookbinding by Bailey, Arthur Low
Nearly all books should be sewed with some modern method of overcasting.
From Library Bookbinding by Bailey, Arthur Low
The entire pattern is carried out in this way, first laying down foundation threads in the necessary places and then covering them up with either overcasting or buttonhole stitch as required.
From Embroidery and Tapestry Weaving by Christie, Grace
“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
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