överkastningssöm
Överkastningssöm, also known as overcasting or overcasting seam, is a type of seam used in the construction of sails, primarily in the context of traditional sailboat rigging. It is a method of joining two pieces of fabric, typically canvas, to create a strong and flexible seam. The term "överkastningssöm" is derived from Swedish, where "överkastning" means overcasting and "söm" means seam.
The overcasting seam is created by overlapping the edges of the two fabric pieces and then sewing
One of the key advantages of the overcasting seam is its flexibility. Unlike other seam types, such
The overcasting seam is commonly used in the construction of traditional sails, such as those found on