overlocked
Sewn to prevent fraying
Overlocked describes fabric edges that have been sewn with an overlock stitch—a method that wraps thread around the raw edge to prevent fraying.
An overlock machine (or serger) trims and finishes seams in one pass: The overlocked seams give the garment a professional finish.
Home sewers and manufacturers alike use this technique for durable, clean edges on knit and woven fabrics.
Sky fully veiled
- zigzagAngled back-and-forth path
- seamJoined fabric edge
- hemFolded garment edge
- edgingDecorative border material
finishing · thread · tension · bobbin · loopers · flatlock · trimming · neatening
Joined fabric edges
- hemsFabric border folds
- necklinesGarment opening contours
- armholesGarment apertures for limbs
- cuffsSleeve or wrist bands
waistbands · knits · jersey · t-shirt · activewear · underwear · sportswear · leggings
Made more resistant
- secureProtected from harm
- sealedClosed to prevent entry
- sturdySolidly built, durable
- long-lastingPersisting over extended time
hard-wearing · resilient · robust · reliable · wear-resistant · strengthened · industrial-grade · enduring
overcast
Sky fully veiled
edging · finishing · thread · tension · bobbin · loopers · flatlock · trimming · neatening · securing
seams
Joined fabric edges
cuffs · waistbands · knits · jersey · t-shirt · activewear · underwear · sportswear · leggings · swimwear
reinforced
Made more resistant
long-lasting · hard-wearing · resilient · robust · reliable · wear-resistant · strengthened · industrial-grade · enduring