overstitched
Stitched over twice
Overstitched describes something that has been sewn with too many stitches, or stitched over again for reinforcement or repair.
In sewing and leatherwork, overstitching can be intentional—adding durability to seams or creating decorative effects—or it can indicate excessive, clumsy needlework that detracts from the finished piece.
The overstitched hem looked bulky and uneven.
Ornamental sewing craft
- needleworkThread-based textile craft
- embroideryDecorative stitching on fabric
- seamJoined fabric edge
- threadFiber for stitching
needle · fabric · topstitching · quilting · darning · mending · hemming · basting
Made more resistant
- strengthenedMade more robust
- fortifiedMade more resistant
- securedMade fast or obtained
- layeredHaving multiple levels
densified · overlapped · repeated · excessive · redundant · heavy-duty · tight · compacted
Showing extreme attention to detail
- preciseExactly correct, no error
- detailedFull of specifics
- carefulExercising caution and attention
- thoroughComplete in every detail
exacting · fastidious · perfectionist · handcrafted · artisanal · painstaking · deliberate · intricate
Repaired with covering material
- mendedRestored after damage
- fixedRestored or immovable
- restoredReturned to original condition
- reworkedAltered after initial attempt
restitched · re-sewn · darned · salvaged · reclaimed
Able to withstand use
- long-lastingPersisting over extended time
- resilientAble to recover quickly
- toughDurable and strong
- hard-wearingResistant to damage
sturdy · robust · wear-resistant · rugged · enduring · indestructible · reliable · strong
stitchery
Ornamental sewing craft
- needleworkThread-based textile craft
- embroideryDecorative stitching on fabric
- seamJoined fabric edge
thread · needle · fabric · topstitching · quilting · darning · mending · hemming · basting · tacking
reinforced
Made more resistant
- strengthenedMade more robust
- fortifiedMade more resistant
- securedMade fast or obtained
layered · densified · overlapped · repeated · excessive · redundant · heavy-duty · tight · compacted · thick
meticulous
Showing extreme attention to detail
thorough · exacting · fastidious · perfectionist · handcrafted · artisanal · painstaking · deliberate · intricate · fine
patched
Repaired with covering material
reworked · restitched · re-sewn · darned · salvaged · reclaimed
durable
Able to withstand use
- long-lastingPersisting over extended time
- resilientAble to recover quickly
- toughDurable and strong
hard-wearing · sturdy · robust · wear-resistant · rugged · enduring · indestructible · reliable · strong · solid
overstitchedunderstitched
Facing sewn to allowances
unstitched · unsewn · basted · tacked · unseamed