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ravel
to disentangle or unravel the threads or fibers of (a woven or knitted fabric, rope, etc.). -
buttonhole stitch
a reinforcing looped stitch for the edge of material, such as around a buttonhole -
overcast
overspread or covered with clouds; cloudy: an overcast day. -
overcasting
Meteorology. the condition of the sky when more than 95 percent covered by clouds. -
seam binding
a narrow strip of fabric attached to the unfinished edge of a seam or hem to keep it from raveling. -
selvage
the edge of woven fabric finished so as to prevent raveling, often in a narrow tape effect, different from the body of the fabric.