overlocks
Edges with stitching
Overlocks is the third-person singular of overlock, a sewing technique that wraps thread around the edge of fabric to prevent fraying.
An overlock stitch trims the seam allowance while encasing the raw edge: The serger overlocks the seams in one pass.
Overlock machines, also called sergers, are standard in garment manufacturing for their speed and clean finish.
Edge-finishing sewing machine
- overcastingWrapping thread over edges
- seamsJoined fabric edges
- zigzagAngled back-and-forth path
- chainstitchLinked-loop sewing method
Legally or morally required
- trimmingCutting away excess
- hemmingSewing a fabric edge
- finishingBringing to completion
- sergingEdge-binding stitch technique
picot · decorative · neatening · enclosing · wrapping · ribbon · elastic
One who stitches garments
- tailorClothing alteration professional
- sewingCraft with needle and thread
- garmentArticle of clothing
- apparelClothing collectively
patternmaking · fitting · alterations · workroom · construction · assembly · production · ready-to-wear
serger
Edge-finishing sewing machine
- overcastingWrapping thread over edges
- seamsJoined fabric edges
- zigzagAngled back-and-forth path
chainstitch · flatlock · loopers · tension · thread · knits · finishing
binding
Legally or morally required
serging · picot · decorative · neatening · enclosing · wrapping · ribbon · elastic
seamstress
One who stitches garments
apparel · patternmaking · fitting · alterations · workroom · construction · assembly · production · ready-to-wear · sportswear
overlocksstraight stitch
Single linear needle pass
lockstitch · running stitch · chain stitches · topstitch · topstitches
overlockshand sewing
Joining fabric manually
hand stitching · hand finishing · raw edge · no-sew · fabric glue