verb
- sews over or across something; stitches excessively or too much
- finishes the edge of fabric by sewing over it to prevent fraying
Usage: sewing/tailoring
Examples
- She oversews the seams to make sure they are strong and durable.
- The tailor oversews the hem to prevent the fabric from unraveling.
- He oversews the edges of the quilt for a finished look.
- When you oversew a delicate fabric, you risk damaging it.
- The seamstress oversews all the raw edges before assembling the garment.