overlocking
Seam edge binding
Overlocking is a sewing technique that wraps thread around the edge of fabric to prevent fraying and create a clean finish.
An overlock stitch encloses the raw edge, commonly seen on the inside seams of ready-made clothing.
The technique requires a specialized machine called an overlocker (or serger in American English): The seams were finished with overlocking.
Edge-finishing sewing machine
- overcastSky fully veiled
- overcastingWrapping thread over edges
- oversewingStitching over edges
- overstitchStitch over fabric edges
zigzag · flatlock · looper · fraying · unraveling · neatening
Joined fabric edges
- hemsFabric border folds
- knitsInterlocks yarn loops
- jerseyKnitted pullover garment
- activewearExercise-appropriate clothing
sportswear · swimwear · t-shirts · leggings · underwear · lingerie · ready-to-wear · construction
Make more robust
- secureProtected from harm
- stabilizeMake firm or constant
- durabilityResistance to wear
- washabilityCapacity for cleaning
Edge-finishing sewing machine
Linked-loop sewing method
- gatheringCollection of people meeting
- rufflingDisrupting a smooth surface
- topstitchingDecorative surface seam
serger
Edge-finishing sewing machine
- overcastSky fully veiled
- overcastingWrapping thread over edges
- oversewingStitching over edges
overstitch · zigzag · flatlock · looper · fraying · unraveling · neatening
seams
Joined fabric edges
activewear · sportswear · swimwear · t-shirts · leggings · underwear · lingerie · ready-to-wear · construction · assembly
strengthen
Make more robust
- secureProtected from harm
- stabilizeMake firm or constant
- durabilityResistance to wear
serger
Edge-finishing sewing machine
chainstitch
Linked-loop sewing method
- gatheringCollection of people meeting
- rufflingDisrupting a smooth surface
- topstitchingDecorative surface seam
- textile craftssewing, knitting, weaving, quilting, embroidery
- garment makingsewing, stitching, hemming, tailoring, dressmaking
- sewing finisheshemming, serging, pinking, topstitching, blind hem
- sewingsewing, sew, sewing class, sewing machine, sewing machines
overlockingstraight stitch
Single linear needle pass
lockstitch · running stitch · backstitch · basting · chain stitch
lock, locking, interlock, interlocking, overlock, overlocker