1. to sew over or across something; to stitch along the edge of fabric to bind or finish it
Usage: common in sewing and tailoring
2. to sew excessively or too much

Examples

• She carefully oversaw the seams to prevent fraying.
• The tailor oversaw the edges of the fabric with a tight stitch.
• To finish the quilt, I oversaw all the binding strips by hand.
• The seamstress oversaw the hem to ensure durability.
• You can oversew the raw edges using a whip stitch technique.