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
This method can be used only if adjoining leaf is firm, but can never be employed with overcasting.
From Library Bookbinding by Bailey, Arthur Low
The object of the overcasting is to prevent raveling while working the buttonhole and the fewer stitches which will accomplish this purpose the better.
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 McGlauflin, Idabelle
They looked very threatening, blowing so suddenly over the mountain top, overcasting the brightness of the way.
From The Innocent Adventuress by Bradley, Mary Hastings
Trim off edges and finish with binding or close overcasting.
From Textiles and Clothing by Watson, Kate Heintz
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