The word you are looking for is hem. >hem1 /hem/ noun the edge of a piece of cloth or clothing which has been turned under and sewn. "the hem of her dress" Similar: edge edging border trim trimming fringe frill flounce valance verb 1. turn under and sew the edge of (a piece of cloth or clothing). "she began to hem a border" Similar: edge put a hem on border trim bind fringe 2. surround and restrict the space or movement of someone or something. "he was hemmed in by the tables"