selvage

IPA(Pronunciation)

/ˈsɛlvɪd͡ʒ/

Noun

countable uncountable

(weaving) The edge of a woven fabric, where the weft (side-to-side) threads run around the warp (top to bottom) threads, creating a finished edge. / Any edge of fabric finished so as to prevent raveling.

Japanese Meaning

織物の端部。経糸と緯糸が交差する部分で、ほつれないように仕上げられている布の縁

What is this buttons?

When sewing the hem, make sure to align the pattern with the fabric’s selvage to prevent distortion.

Google Translation / DeepL Translation

裾を縫うときは、ゆがみを防ぐために柄を織物の耳に合わせてください。

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Any edge of fabric finished so as to prevent raveling.

Her stately limbs the gather'd folds surround, / And spread their golden selvage on the ground.

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(geology) Clay-like material found along and around a geological fault.

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The edge plate of a lock, through which the bolt passes

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(mining) That part of a lode adjacent to the walls on either side.

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