oversew

[ oh-ver-soh, oh-ver-soh ]
/ ˈoʊ vərˌsoʊ, ˌoʊ vərˈsoʊ /

verb (used with object), o·ver·sewed, o·ver·sewn or o·ver·sewed, o·ver·sew·ing.

to sew with stitches passing successively over an edge, especially closely, so as to cover the edge or make a firm seam.

Origin of oversew

First recorded in 1860–65; over- + sew1

Words nearby oversew

oversee, overseer, oversell, oversensitive, overset, oversew, oversexed, overshade, overshadow, overshare, overshine

Example sentences from the Web for over-sewing

  • The bedspread is worked in small diamonds, which are joined together by over-sewing.

    Needlework Economies |Various

  • The lid is next attached to the back of the top edge with over-sewing, which must be neat and yet strong.

    Needlework Economies |Various

  • Overcasting, over-sewing the back edges of single leaves or weak sections.

    Bookbinding, and the Care of Books |Douglas Cockerell

British Dictionary definitions for over-sewing

oversew
/ (ˈəʊvəˌsəʊ, ˌəʊvəˈsəʊ) /

verb -sews, -sewing, -sewed or -sewn

to sew (two edges) with close stitches that pass over them both