verb
- past tense and past participle of oversew; to sew over or across something, especially to finish or reinforce an edge or seam
Usage: common in sewing and textile work
Examples
- She oversewed the hem of the dress to make it more durable.
- The tailor oversewed the seams on the jacket for extra strength.
- He carefully oversewed the torn fabric to prevent further fraying.
- The seamstress oversewed the edges of the quilt to secure all the layers together.