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overhands

English translation: overcast/overhand stitch


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GLOSSARY ENTRY (DERIVED FROM QUESTION BELOW)
Dutch term or phrase:overhands
English translation:overcast/overhand stitch
Entered by: Sindy Cremer
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14:02 Apr 11, 2011
Dutch to English translations [PRO]
Textiles / Clothing / Fashion / Quilt-making
Dutch term or phrase: overhands
Context:

vouw het naadje aan de andere kant om en zet met kleine steekjes overhands aan het andere vak 15, de vleugelrand, vast.
Timothy Strauss
Local time: 09:52
overcast/with an overcast stitch
Explanation:
http://www.handwerkboeken.nl/woordenlijst
Selected response from:

Sindy Cremer
Ireland
Local time: 09:52
Grading comment
Many thanks!
4 KudoZ points were awarded for this answer



Summary of answers provided
4 +1overcast/with an overcast stitch
Sindy Cremer


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17 mins   confidence: Answerer confidence 4/5Answerer confidence 4/5 peer agreement (net): +1
overcast/with an overcast stitch


Explanation:
http://www.handwerkboeken.nl/woordenlijst

Sindy Cremer
Ireland
Local time: 09:52
Native speaker of: Native in DutchDutch
PRO pts in category: 8
Grading comment
Many thanks!

Peer comments on this answer (and responses from the answerer)
agree  Tina Vonhof: or overhand stitch.
2 mins
  -> Thanks, Tina, and yes, although less popular on Google, overhand is certainly a good alternative.
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Apr 22, 2011 - Changes made by Sindy Cremer:
Created KOG entryKudoZ term => KOG term


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