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Sewing Directory Glossary - Letter - O
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Organdy
A thin, fine muslin that may be plain or figured. It was often stiffened, and used for dresses.
Organdy Lawn
A fine quality organdy.
Orleans
A dress cloth of worsted and cotton that are alternated on the surface.
Osnaburg
A coarse linen that was originally made in Oznaburg province, Hanover.
Overcasting, Overstiching
Stitching done over a seam to prevent ravelling. This can be done by hand or machine.
Overlock
An overcast stitch to prevent ravelling of fabric. There are sewing machines made to do overlock stitching. See "serger".
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