Pronunciation: /hɛm/
noun a border of a cloth article doubled back and stitched down
A1 She sewed a hem on the bottom of her dress.
A2 The tailor folded the hem of the pants before stitching it.
B1 I need to adjust the hem of this shirt, it's too long.
B2 The dressmaker carefully ironed the hem to create a crisp edge.
C1 The haute couture designer meticulously hand-stitched the hem of the gown.
C2 The skilled seamstress expertly finished the hem with an invisible stitch.
verb to fold and sew the edge of a piece of cloth
A1 She hems her pants to make them shorter.
A2 I need to hem this dress before I can wear it.
B1 The tailor will hem the curtains to fit the window.
B2 I learned how to hem a skirt in my sewing class.
C1 The seamstress expertly hems the delicate fabric.
C2 He decided to hem his shirt sleeves for a more tailored look.
formal The tailor carefully measured the hem of the dress before making any alterations.
informal I think the hem on these jeans needs to be shortened a bit.
slang I love the hem on this shirt, it gives off a cool vibe.
figurative She tried to hem and haw, but eventually had to give a straight answer.
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