The hemline is the line formed by the lower edge of a garment, such as a skirt, dress or coat, measured from the floor. How is hem length measured? If you are hemming a dress or skirt it should hang evenly around you. Measure the length you want the article of clothing to be on […]
What Is Cigarette Style Trousers?
Cigarette pants have high waists with wide waistbands, back zippers, flat fronts and are slim fitting through the legs. They have stood the test of time because the style is so flattering that they suit many body shapes. And they were called “cigarette pants” because they incorporated a side pocket for cigarettes! Why are cigarette […]
What Is A Bengaline Trouser?
Bengaline trousers are sleek, fitted pants. They usually fit closely through the hip and skim the rest of your legs. Although bengaline trousers fit closely to the skin, they are not tight by any means and give you plenty of breathing room. You can get bengaline trousers in a few different lengths and fits. What […]
Can You Shorten Suit Trousers?
Hemming trousers is probably the easiest repair you can do at home, and one of the most satisfying. It’s simple thing to do, happens to everyone, and you shouldn’t really need to take it to an alterations tailor. First, iron the trousers to the length you want. Then baste the fold in place, or pin […]
Is Trousers A Collective Noun?
The Collective noun for shirts, trousers, and skirts will be a bundle of clothes, a closet of clothes. Explanation: Collective nouns are names for an assortment of various individuals or things. Words like gathering, group, and exhibit are aggregate thing models. What is collective noun of clothes? The collective noun for clothes is suit. A […]
What Is The Difference Between A Hem And Seam?
Hemming is the process in which the edge is rolled flush to itself, while a seam joins the edges of two materials. Hems are commonly used to reinforce an edge, hide burrs and rough edges, and improve appearance. What are hems and seams in sewing? A seam is the joining of two or more pieces […]
What Is The Purpose Of Hem?
A hem in sewing is a garment finishing method, where the edge of a piece of cloth is folded and sewn to prevent unravelling of the fabric and to adjust the length of the piece in garments, such as at the end of the sleeve or the bottom of the garment. What are two uses […]
How Much Does It Cost To Hem Suit Pants?
For alterations, most tailors charge by the job or project and prices are often standard, running from $8 on average for hemming pants up to a few hundred dollars (or more) on average to alter a wedding gown or other special-occasion garment. How much does it cost to have suit pants hemmed? between $10 and […]
What Is The Most Appropriate Hem For Trousers?
Blind hem. The blind hem is the standard finish on most trousers. What is the proper hem length for pants? Jeans should be hemmed 1/4 to 1/2 inch from the floor, parallel to the floor. Narrow leg jeans: Hem should be to the top of our shoe heel parallel to the floor. What is the […]
What Is His In Plural?
his. pronoun, singular or plural in construction. ˈhiz Definition of his (Entry 2 of 2) : that which belongs to him —used without a following noun as a pronoun equivalent in meaning to the adjective his. Is there a plural for his? his Definitions and Synonyms As a possessive pronoun his can refer to […]
How Do You Say Poop In Scottish?
Keech – Scottish for faeces. What is a jobby? Jobby, which is generally considered the polite word in Scots, is one of a number of words in the language equivalent to the English turd. However, it is also true that in North East Scots (or Doric) a jobby can also mean exactly that – a […]
What Is A Wee Hairy In Scotland?
hairy A contemptuous term for a sluttish girl: ‘What are ye runnin about wi that wee hairy for?’ Gsw. What is a hairy in Glasgow? 1956: A hairy job is a rough job, a piece of work badly and crudely done. II. n. A young woman living in the slums of Glasgow who habitually goes […]
Why Do Scots Say Ken?
“Ken” in Scots has widened its meaning to become the equivalent of English “know” but in older Scots it specifically meant “know by personal contact, experience, familiarity” as in “I ken him. What does Ken mean in Scottish? A word which is heard often is ken, which means to know. “When a Scottish Highlander asks […]
How Do You Say Drunk In Scottish?
Scottish slang for drunk… Blootered, Steamin’, Wrecked, Bladdered, Hammered, Sloshed and Smashed to name just a few of the more regular sounding ones. ‘Ooot yer tree’, ‘Steamboated’, ‘Mad wae it’ and ‘Ooot the game’ being some of the stranger sounding phrases! What is the Scottish word for drink? DeochLearn Scottish Gaelic vocabulary and words for […]
What Do The Scottish Call Their Wife?
Definition of ‘Sassenach‘ What do Scots call their wives? Scottish Word: Wallie. What is the Scottish word for my love? Romantic Phrases in Scottish Gaelic English Scottish Gaelic Pronunciation My love Mo ghràdh Mo geh-rai Love of my life Luaidh mo chèile Loo-ey mo hee-leh My heart Mo chridhe Mo kh-redi-ey You are beautiful Tha […]
Why Do Scottish Say Canny?
This word is familiar in the sense of careful and the admonition to ‘ca canny’ urges caution. It also means shrewd, particularly with money. Walter Scott uses it as such in Waverley (1814): “He recommended that some canny hand should be sent up the glens, to make the best bargain he could”. Is canny Scottish […]
What Is The Purpose Of A Bowyang?
A “bowyang” is a single piece of the tie. Bowyangs come in several varieties: A thong or string used to hold trousers legs up, so that the wearer can squat or bend often without dragging the waist-belt down to the point where the trousers fall off. What is the meaning of a Bowyang? : a […]
What Is A Sentence For Pants?
Pants sentence example. Then I slipped trying to rub mud on my pants to cover it up. He jammed his hands into his pants pockets. She stood and brushed the seat of her pants off. What is a sentence for jeans? Jeans sentence example. Bianca put on a pair of jeans and a T-shirt. She […]
How Do The British Pronounce Trousers?
Below is the UK transcription for ‘trousers’: Modern IPA: tráwzəz. Traditional IPA: ˈtraʊzəz. 2 syllables: “TROWZ” + “uhz” How do the British pronounce Pyjamas? Break ‘pyjamas’ down into sounds: [PUH] + [JAA] + [MUHZ] – say it out loud and exaggerate the sounds until you can consistently produce them.Below is the UK transcription for ‘pyjamas’: […]
What Is The Meaning Of Breek?
trousers. Definition of ‘breeks’ 1. a garment shaped to cover the body from the waist to the ankles or knees with separate tube-shaped sections for each leg. 2. See wear the trousers. Collins English Dictionary. What does Breek? Breeks is the Scots term for trousers or breeches. Is Breek a word? noun An obsolete or […]