: the process of overcasting the raw edges of a piece of fabric (such as a carpet) to prevent raveling
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Offering four-, three- or two-thread serging and rolled hemming, this small, portable serger is up to any sewing challenge.
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Emma Seymour Feb 3, Good Housekeeping, 3 Feb. 2023
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Emma Seymour Feb 3, Good Housekeeping, 3 Feb. 2023
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“Serging.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/serging. Accessed 27 Mar. 2026.
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