over-sewing

verb (used with object), o·ver·sewed, o·ver·sewn or o·ver·sewed, o·ver·sew·ing.

1. to sew with stitches passing successively over an edge, especially closely, so as to cover the edge or make a firm seam.

verb -sews, -sewing, -sewed or -sewn

1. to sew (two edges) with close stitches that pass over them both