The overedging of fabric to prevent raveling.

Refers to the overedging of a single ply of fabric to prevent the fabric from unraveling. The most common serging stitch types include the 503, 504 and 505 stitches. Many manufacturers are serging with Perma Spun® or Wildcat Plus®.

An overcastting technique done on the cut edge of a fabric to prevent raveling.

A close overcast stitch that is used to finish the edge of an area rug.

Also known as "oversewing." This is a method of finishing the edge of carpet where it has been cut. It is customary to serge the side and bind the end.

A method of finishing edges of area rugs by using heavy, colored yarn sewn around the edges in a close, overcast stitch.

Serging is a sewing term, the binding off of an edge of cloth. ;