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OVERCAST STITCH [1 record]

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Record 1 1994-07-06

English

Subject field(s)
  • Sewing (General)
CONT

The overcast stitch is a quick method of neatening raw edges by hand and is often worked on single fabric.

OBS

Sewn with long wrapping stitches to prevent raveling.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Couture (Généralités)
CONT

Le point de surfil est réservé pour les finitions soignées sur tissus très fins.

OBS

Passer un fil qui chevauche le bord d'un tissu pour l'empêcher de s'effilocher.

Spanish

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