Definitions
- Describing the length of a skirt or dress, measured from the waist to the bottom edge. - Referring to the position where the fabric is folded and sewn to create a finished edge on a garment. - Talking about the style or trend of skirts or dresses in terms of their length.
- Referring to the process of folding and sewing the edge of a piece of fabric to prevent fraying. - Describing the finished edge created by folding and sewing the fabric. - Talking about the act of shortening a garment by folding and sewing the bottom edge.
List of Similarities
- 1Both words relate to the edge of a garment.
- 2Both involve folding and sewing fabric.
- 3Both are used in the context of clothing and fashion.
What is the difference?
- 1Scope: Hemline refers specifically to the length of a skirt or dress, while hem can refer to any finished edge of a garment.
- 2Function: Hemline describes the aesthetic aspect of a garment, while hem describes the practical aspect of finishing a garment's edge.
- 3Usage: Hemline is more commonly used in the context of fashion and style, while hem is more commonly used in the context of sewing and tailoring.
- 4Position: Hemline is located at the bottom edge of a garment, while hem can be located at any edge of a garment that needs finishing.
- 5Verb vs. Noun: Hemline is only used as a noun, while hem can be used as both a verb and a noun.
Remember this!
Hemline and hem are related to the edges of garments, but they have different meanings and uses. Hemline refers specifically to the length of a skirt or dress, while hem refers to the process of folding and sewing the edge of a piece of fabric to prevent fraying. Hemline is used in the context of fashion and style, while hem is used in the context of sewing and tailoring.
