overcast

Examples

• All

• The seamstress used an overcast stitch to finish the edges.

• She used an overcast stitch to secure the edges of her quilt, preventing any unraveling.

• An overcast is often used on fabrics that tend to fray easily.

• The seamstress taught us how to make an overcast for extra durability.

• An overcast can prevent fabric from fraying.

• The instructor demonstrated how to create an overcast on a piece of fabric to enhance its durability.

• For the final touch, he applied an overcast to the hem of the dress to ensure it wouldn't fray.

Synonyms

W

whipping

vsovercast

• Specialized

4 6.9

A hand stitch that goes over a fabric edge to stop it coming apart

is the longer hand edge sewing that also joins and secures fabric edges

W

whipstitch

vsovercast

• Specialized

1 8.7

A simple sewing stitch that joins or finishes fabric edges

is the long diagonal hand sewing specifically used to prevent unraveling

O

overcasting

vsovercast

• Specialized

8.6

A long stitch you sew over a fabric edge to stop it from coming apart

is the base form used instead of the -ing noun for the same edge sewing

O

overlock

vsovercast

• UK

7.7

A stitch that sews along fabric edges to stop them coming apart

is more specific to a long hand sewing rather than any over edge row

W

whipstitching

vsovercast

• Specialized

8.1

A way of sewing that joins and finishes fabric edges by passing the needle at an angle over the edge

is the long edge sewing used mainly to stop threads coming loose

O

overhand stitch

vsovercast

6.6

A sewing stitch made by passing the needle and thread over the cloth edge to join or finish it

is the long over edge vertical sewing meant to prevent unraveling rather than joining

Compounds

O

overcast sky

3 2.5

A sky completely covered with clouds without direct sunlight

Surface Forms

Etymology