Definition of overstitch in English:
overstitch
noun ˈəʊvəstɪtʃˈōvərˌstiCH
A stitch made over an edge or over another stitch.
Example sentencesExamples
- Finish the edges of the mat, using an overstitch.
- In standard duvets and pillows the fabric may be stitched together on the outside using an overstitch.
verbˈəʊvəstɪtʃˈōvərˌstiCHˌōvərˈstiCH
[with object]Sew with an overstitch.
the baggy, overstitched look
Example sentencesExamples
- It can be used for hems and also to overstitch other seams.
- Large cotton throw block printed and fully overstitched by hand.
- This set of two mats is decorated with a traditional overstitched Mongolian design.
- Overstitching the fly facing to the trouser topside, so as to secure the lining jointly therewith.
Definition of overstitch in US English:
overstitch
nounˈōvərˌstiCH
A stitch made over an edge or over another stitch.
Example sentencesExamples
- In standard duvets and pillows the fabric may be stitched together on the outside using an overstitch.
- Finish the edges of the mat, using an overstitch.
verbˈōvərˌstiCHˌōvərˈstiCH
[with object]Sew with an overstitch.
the baggy, overstitched look
Example sentencesExamples
- Overstitching the fly facing to the trouser topside, so as to secure the lining jointly therewith.
- Large cotton throw block printed and fully overstitched by hand.
- This set of two mats is decorated with a traditional overstitched Mongolian design.
- It can be used for hems and also to overstitch other seams.