Definition of "overlock" [overlock]

• A stitch that sews over the edge of one or two pieces of cloth for edging, hemming or seaming. (noun)

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• "Fully enclosed French seams, often used in men's shirts, looked bulky with the stretchy fabric, so they chose a simpler "overlock" stitch that looked finished yet trim."
• "You shouldnt need to change the cut of the style. overlock around the edges first, then you can press the seams open nicely after you sewThe method of underlining light weight fabrics in the skirt seems fairly common in my 50s dress collection, so you would be in good company."
• "Speaking of Andrae, he's been so hysterical in the past that it was nice to see him focus when the overlock machines failed."