unhemmed
Definition
Adjective: - Not having a hem: "unhemmed" describes a piece of fabric, clothing, or textile edge that has not been finished with a hem (a folded and sewn edge to prevent fraying). It literally means "without a hem."
Usage Examples
- (The curtains lacked a finished edge.)
- (The garment was provided without a hem.)
- (The trouser legs lack a stitched edge.)
Advanced Usage
"to leave something unhemmed": to intentionally not hem an item, often for aesthetic or practical reasons.
- The designer left the scarf unhemmed to create a rustic appearance. (The scarf's edge was deliberately unfinished.)
"unhemmed edge": the raw edge of fabric that is not sewn or finished.
- The unhemmed edge of the tablecloth began to unravel after washing. (The unfinished fabric edge started to fray.)
Variants and Related Words
- Hem (n): the edge of a piece of cloth that is folded and sewn to prevent fraying.
- She sewed a neat hem on the skirt. (She finished the skirt's edge with a fold and stitches.)
- Hemmed (adj): having a hem.
- The hemmed trousers were ready to wear. (The trousers had a finished edge.)
- Unhemmed (adj): the antonym of "hemmed," meaning not finished with a hem.
Synonyms
- Raw: describing an unfinished edge of fabric.
- The raw edge of the cloth needed to be hemmed. (The unhemmed edge required finishing.)
- Unfinished: not completed; lacking a final treatment.
- The unfinished hem of the dress was noticeable. (The hem was not yet sewn.)
Related Idioms
- No specific idioms exist for "unhemmed," as it is a technical or descriptive term primarily used in sewing and fashion contexts. However, the concept of "unhemmed" is often associated with "raw edge" in casual or designer clothing.
Phrasal Verbs
- No phrasal verbs are directly associated with "unhemmed," as it is an adjective derived from the verb "hem." The verb "hem" can be used in phrases like "hem in" (to surround or confine), but this is unrelated to the adjective "unhemmed."