Definitions
- Referring to a decorative border or trimming on fabric, such as lace or ribbon. - Talking about the process of adding a finishing touch to a garden bed or lawn by creating a defined edge. - Describing the act of moving gradually closer to a particular point or goal.
- Referring to the folded and sewn edge of a piece of fabric to prevent fraying. - Talking about the process of shortening a garment by folding and sewing the bottom edge. - Describing the act of surrounding or enclosing something, often in a circular or semi-circular shape.
List of Similarities
- 1Both words involve creating a defined edge or boundary.
- 2Both can be used in the context of fabric or textiles.
- 3Both can be verbs or nouns depending on the context.
- 4Both are used to add a finishing touch to something.
What is the difference?
- 1Usage: Edging is typically used to describe a decorative border or the process of creating a defined edge in a garden or lawn, while hem is used to describe the folded and sewn edge of a piece of fabric or the process of shortening a garment.
- 2Shape: Edging can be straight or curved, while hem is typically straight.
- 3Function: Edging is primarily decorative, while hem serves a functional purpose of preventing fraying or shortening a garment.
- 4Materials: Edging can be made of various materials such as lace or ribbon, while hem is typically made of the same fabric as the garment.
- 5Position: Edging is typically located on the outer edge of a garment or fabric, while hem is located at the bottom edge of a garment.
Remember this!
Edging and hem are both words that describe creating a defined edge or boundary. However, edging is typically used in the context of decorative borders or creating a defined edge in a garden or lawn, while hem is used to describe the folded and sewn edge of a piece of fabric or the process of shortening a garment.
