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serging, n. Needlework.|ˈsɜːdʒɪŋ|
[f. serge n. + -ing1.]
The method of close-stitching or overcasting used to prevent material fraying at the edge; stitching of this kind.
1908W. H. Baker Dict. Men's Wear 218 Serging, an overcasted stitch employed to hold ravelling edges of seams. 1933J. E. Liberty Pract. Tailoring iii. 23 Serging. This is an overstitch used in conjunction with loose edges which are apt to fray. The needle is placed over the edge at each stitch at the slant (as in felling) and forms a row of stitching on and over the edge of the material. 1956A. Waisman Mod. Custom Tailoring for Men i. 7 Overcasting or serging stitch. This stitch is used to preserve the unfinished..edges of garment seams. 1962D. J. Duffin Essent. Mod. Carpet Installation (ed. 2) iv. 55 Serging does not wear as well as binding and is not recommended where there is heavy traffic. 1988Toronto Sun 13 Apr. 48 (Advt.), With the new 1988 machine you just set the color-coded dial and see magic happen. Straight sewing, zig-zag, buttonholes,..professional serging stitch..all this and more without the need of old-fashioned cams or programmers. |