Definition of overstitch in US English: overstitch
noun Pronunciation
/ˈōvərˌstiCH/ A stitch made over an edge or over another stitch.
Example sentences
‘In standard duvets and pillows the fabric may be stitched together on the outside using an overstitch.’ ‘Finish the edges of the mat, using an overstitch.’ verb [ with object] Pronunciation
/ˈōvərˌstiCH/ /ˌōvərˈstiCH/ Sew with an overstitch.
‘the baggy, overstitched look’
More example sentences
‘Overstitching the fly facing to the trouser topside, so as to secure the lining jointly therewith.’ ‘Large cotton throw block printed and fully overstitched by hand.’ ‘This set of two mats is decorated with a traditional overstitched Mongolian design.’ ‘It can be used for hems and also to overstitch other seams.’ Pronunciation overstitch Noun /ˈōvərˌstiCH/ overstitch Verb /ˈōvərˌstiCH/ /ˌōvərˈstiCH/