| 单词 | overcast stitch |
| 释义 | > as lemmasovercast stitch 2. Needlework and Embroidery. Sewn or embroidered by overcasting; edged with stitching to prevent fraying; esp. in overcast stitch. Cf. overcast v. 8a. ΘΚΠ the world > textiles and clothing > textiles > textile fabric or an article of textile fabric > sewn or ornamented textile fabric > [adjective] > stitched or sewn > oversewn overcast1891 overstitched1894 oversewn1903 the world > textiles and clothing > textiles > textile fabric or an article of textile fabric > sewn or ornamented textile fabric > [noun] > sewing or work sewn > stitch > overcast stitch whip1592 whip-stitch1640 overstitch1867 overcast stitch1891 a1672 F. Willughby Bk. of Games (2003) 176 The balls are made of shreds of cloth rapped hard about a bullet, and then sowed about with overcast titch [sic]. 1865 F. B. Palliser Hist. Lace xiii. 181 It is only ‘bride ordinaire’;..very different from the clear ‘over-cast’ hexagon of the last century. 1891 Weldon's Pract. Needlework VI. No. 68. 12/1 Overcast outline. Overcast stitch is a favourite outline for fine work. 1925 Woman's World (Chicago) Apr. 29/4 The next step is to join the collar to the coat, using a pressed-open over-cast seam. 1934 M. Thomas Dict. Embroidery Stitches 156 To work Overcast Stitch, the line to be covered must first be run stitched over... The needle then travels over and over this running stitch. 1964 McCall's Sewing in Colour ii. 30/1 Lingerie hem, a rolled hem that is caught with two overcast stitches at intervals..gathering it in puffs. 1988 R. Feild & C. Dale Which? Guide to buying Antiques (rev. ed.) 122/2 Single cord overcast silk, mercerized cotton. < as lemmas |
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