overstitch
Seam finishing technique
Overstitch refers to a sewing technique where stitches pass over an edge, typically to join two pieces of fabric or finish a raw edge.
The stitch wraps around the fabric's border rather than passing through it flat.
In leatherwork and bookbinding, overstitching creates a decorative whipstitch effect along seams: She overstitched the leather panels together.
Thread-based textile craft
- seamJoined fabric edge
- threadFiber for stitching
- needlePointed implement for sewing
- topstitchVisible exterior seam decoration
whipstitch · backstitch · hem · edging · binding · finishing · overcasting · serging
Restore after damage
- fixRepair or solution
- patchMaterial covering damage
- darnRepair by weaving
- restoreReturn to earlier state
resew · close · rip · tear · worn · salvage · reinforce · hole
Make more robust
- secureProtected from harm
- durableAble to withstand use
- heavy-dutyBuilt for hard use
- wear-resistantAble to withstand friction
load-bearing · longevity · sturdy · robust · anchoring · binding · layered
Mounted rider's seat
- bridleEquine control harness
- harnessStraps controlling an animal
- holsterSidearm carrying case
- beltStrap securing trousers
wallet · upholstery · awl · punch · cobbler · shoemaking · bootmaking · handbag
needlework
Thread-based textile craft
topstitch · whipstitch · backstitch · hem · edging · binding · finishing · overcasting · serging · zigzag
mend
Restore after damage
restore · resew · close · rip · tear · worn · salvage · reinforce · hole · fray
strengthen
Make more robust
- secureProtected from harm
- durableAble to withstand use
- heavy-dutyBuilt for hard use
wear-resistant · load-bearing · longevity · sturdy · robust · anchoring · binding · layered
saddle
Mounted rider's seat
belt · wallet · upholstery · awl · punch · cobbler · shoemaking · bootmaking · handbag · strap
overstitchblind stitch
Concealed sewing technique
slip stitch · understitch · blind hem · ladder stitch · French seam