What is over stitching?

(Entry 1 of 2) : any of various stitches now usually made on a sewing machine with one, two, or three threads for binding a raw edge on cloth or making an ornamental edge, finish, or hem.

Is overcast the same as Overlock?

Overlocking on your sewing machine The overedge foot is also known as an overcast foot, or an overlocking foot. Essentially it allows thread to wrap around the edge of the fabric to prevent unraveling. Most sewing machines have at least a couple of stitches designed to sew over the edges of fabric.

Can you stitch over a stitch?

You can leave a little tail to stitch over, but you should still make it a secure knot. Come up through the fabric or seam from back to front. Bring the needle through the fabric from back to front again. With each stitch, the needle should always come through in the same direction.

When would you use a overcast stitch?

When sewing two or more layers of fabric together with overcast or whipstitch, it’s usually with felt or as a way to sew an opening closed, such as on a stuffed toy.

When would you use an overcast stitch?

Overcast stitch is a type of stitch used to enclose a raw, or unfinished, seam or edge. The purpose is to prevent unraveling of the fabric.

How do you keep raw edges from fraying?

Widen Seams. Cut sheer fabrics with a wider seam allowance.
Sew French Seams. Create a French seam with a wider seam allowance.
Use Interfacing. Using iron-on fusible interfacing on the edges works very well to stop fraying.
Pinking Shears.
Zig-Zag Stitch.
Handstitch.
Use a Serger.
Bias Tape Bound Edges.

What do you need to sew an overcast stitch?

To sew an overcast stitch you’ll need to start by grabbing yourself an overcasting foot. The overcast foot has two things that make it special. When you look at the picture below you’ll notice straight away that it has a straight-edged guide on the right side of the presser foot. This is where your fabric will run up against.

Can you use a zigzag stitch with an overcast stitch?

A second vertical bar parallel to the first serves as the edge guide when feeding fabric. If you’re not wanting to use an overcast stitch with your overcasting presser foot, you can also use a zigzag stitch since the base has a zigzag opening. Here are two examples of overcasting presser feet.

Where does the bar go on an overcast stitch?

It also has a bar going right down the bottom-middle of the foot. This keeps your fabric stable as it sews the stitch overtop, keeping the edges from curling or tunneling as you go. Simply replace your universal presser foot for your overcasting foot, place the fabric underneath and up against the guide and let her rip!