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Hem
الحاشية (al-hāshiyah) refers to the hem of a garment, the folded edge of fabric that finishes the bottom or sides of clothing. It's a practical sewing term commonly used in everyday contexts when discussing clothing construction, alterations, or garment quality. The word can also metaphorically refer to margins or edges in written text.
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أعادت الخياطة حياكة حاشية الفستان لأنها كانت فضفاضة.
Ā'ādat al-khiyyātah hiyākat hāshiyat al-fustān li-annaha kānat fadfādhah.
The tailor re-stitched the hem of the dress because it was loose.
يجب أن تكون حاشية البنطلون على مستوى الكاحل.
Yajib an takūn hāshiyat al-bantalūn ʿalā mustawā al-kāhal.
The hem of the pants should be at ankle level.
خيّط الحاشية بخيط متطابق مع لون الثوب.
Khiyya al-hāshiyah bikhiṭ mutṭābiq maʿa lawn al-thawb.
Sew the hem with thread that matches the color of the garment.
قصرت حاشية التنورة بمقدار سنتيمترين.
Qasarat hāshiyat al-tannūrah bimuqdār sanṭīmitrayn.
She shortened the hem of the skirt by two centimeters.
الحاشية المكسرة تشير إلى عدم الاعتناء بالملابس.
Al-hāshiyah al-maksūrah tashīr ilā ʿadam al-iʿtinā' bil-malābis.
A torn hem indicates a lack of care for clothing.
In Arab culture, attention to clothing details like hems reflects personal dignity and respect for one's appearance. Well-maintained hems are considered a sign of good upbringing and self-care. Tailoring is a respected profession across the Arab world, with skilled tailors often being community figures who help maintain family wardrobes.
Remember that الحاشية is specifically the finished edge of fabric, not just any edge. When discussing clothing alterations or repairs, this is the precise term tailors use. In modern contexts, you might also hear it used metaphorically for margins in documents or books, similar to English usage.