selvage

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When the selvages are removed, the breadths are to be cut into long strips of nearly an inch in width and rolled into balls for the loom.

From How to make rugs by Wheeler, Candace

Hang sheets and tablecloths out straight and stretch the selvages even.

From The Complete Home by Laughlin, Clara E. (Clara Elizabeth)

The overhand stitch is used as an ornamental stitch for joining selvages and in hemming.

From Textiles and Clothing by Watson, Kate Heintz

The selvages are then sewn together, and the ends seamed and hemmed, as before directed.

From The Ladies' Work-Table Book Containing Clear and Practical Instructions in Plain and Fancy Needlework, Embroidery, Knitting, Netting and Crochet by Anonymous

The girls who knot, or run silk threads through the selvages, paste on tinsel ribbon, and wrap are younger than the other workers.

From Making Both Ends Meet The income and outlay of New York working girls by Clark, Sue Ainslie