The Collaborative International Dictionary
Wiktionary
oversew
vb. To sew together the edges of two pieces of fabric, with every stitch passing over the join.
WordNet
oversew
v. sew (two edges) with close stitches that pass over them both
[also: oversewn]
Usage examples of "oversew".
Clothing was still a difficulty, but it was amazing how long fraying fabrics could be made to hold together by oversewing the edges.
The horses themselves also wore protection of stiffened leather oversewn with metal links.
The color and the fabric didn't match, but it was at least blue, carefully oversewn around the edges to hold it in place against the well-loved plush.