selvage
Cloth's finished margin
Selvage is the finished edge of a fabric that prevents unraveling, running parallel to the warp threads.
Weavers create it by looping the weft thread back at each edge rather than cutting it.
In sewing, selvages are typically cut away or hidden in seams: Trim the selvage before cutting your pattern pieces.
Raw denim enthusiasts prize visible selvage edges as a mark of traditional loom weaving.
Fabric-making frame
- warpBend from true form
- weftCrosswise loom threads
- shuttleShort-distance transport
- heddleLoom thread guide
jacquard · twill · interlace · handweave · bobbin · yarn · fibers · ply
Folded garment edge
- seamJoined fabric edge
- borderOuter edge or limit
- bindingLegally or morally required
- overlockEdge-binding stitch
serging · stitching · trimming · tailoring · clean finish
Edge of a page
- borderOuter edge or limit
- perimeterShape's outer edge length
- fringeOutermost edge or margin
- rimCircular outer boundary
limit · demarcation · threshold · periphery
loom
Fabric-making frame
heddle · jacquard · twill · interlace · handweave · bobbin · yarn · fibers · ply
hem
Folded garment edge
overlock · serging · stitching · trimming · tailoring · clean finish
margin
Edge of a page
rim · limit · demarcation · threshold · periphery
fabric
Woven or knit material
canvas · duck · muslin · calico · twill · sateen · grosgrain · woven goods
jeans
Casual denim trousers
raw denim · outseam · cuff · indigo · sanforized
- textilescotton, wool, silk, fabric, thread
- textile craftssewing, knitting, weaving, quilting, embroidery
- fringetassel, tassels, trim, border, margin
- sewing termsscissors, pattern, shears, rotary cutter, cutting mat
- fishing net partsmesh, netting, knots, floats, weights
- tailoringtailor, seamstress, tailoring, made-to-measure, tailor shop