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Overlock

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stitchnounA single pass of a needle in sewing; the loop or turn of the thread thus made.
bindingnounAn item (usually rope, tape, or string) used to hold two or more things together.
wrapovernounA garment having a portion that wraps over another portion.
underwrapnounAn undergarment that consists of a cloth wrapped around the body.
underlocknounA lock of wool hanging under the belly of a sheep.
pipingnounThe sound of musical pipes.
seamnoun(sewing) A folded-back and stitched piece of fabric; especially, the stitching that joins two or more pieces of fabric.
overfrontnounA false overshirt, jacket, or vest that is attached to the bodice or shirt of a garment.
facingverbPositioned so as to face (in a particular direction)
blanket stitchnoun(sewing) A strong stitch, similar to a buttonhole stitch, used to finish and reinforce the edges of blankets etc.
double lock standing seamnoun(construction) A standing seam that uses a double overlapping interlock between two metal panels.
overclothnounAny of various overgarments that consist primarily of a large cloth worn over the clothes.
tacknounA small nail with a flat head.
flatlocknoun(textiles) A style of stitching that creates a seam where the seam allowance lies flat to the garment instead of hanging loose from it.
backstitchnoun(sewing) A type of sewing stitch where the stitch goes backwards on the top side of the fabric and doubles forward on the bottom, coming out farther in front, then repeats. The backstitch is a very tight and secure stitch, and also looks very neat.
seam allowancenoun(sewing) The part of the material or fabric added to the dimensions of a sewing pattern outside the seam.
tuckingverb(sewing) A tuck.
overcollarnounA collar worn over another collar.
godetnoun(sewing) A piece of fabric inserted into a garment along a seam or cut to lengthen the free edge, and to make a garment roomier and to add a wavy edge cf. gusset.
overwrappingnounA secondary outer wrapping around an item.

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