oversew

[ oh-ver-soh, oh-ver-soh ]

verb (used with object)

, o·ver·sewed, o·ver·sewn or o·ver·sewed, o·ver·sew·ing.

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

oversew

/ ˈəʊvəˌsəʊ; ˌəʊvəˈsəʊ /

verb

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

Word History and Origins

Origin of oversew¹

First recorded in 1860–65; over- + sew ¹

Example Sentences

Overcast′ing, the action of the verb overcast: in bookbinding, a method of oversewing single leaves in hem-stitch style to give the pliability of folded double leaves.

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Since practically all fiction and juvenile books are oversewed, it will not be necessary to carry the guard around to the inner side of the fold.

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The two degrees of obscuring or clouding gold by oversewing are here shown in most instructive contrast.

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If this patch is used to repair skirts near the band, only three sides are oversewed, the upper edge should be gathered into the band.

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The process of stitching up at the back is simply an oversewing with silk or other strong thread.

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