noun
- the edge of woven fabric finished to prevent unraveling
Usage: textiles
Examples
- Cut along the selvage to get a straight edge.
- The selvage of the fabric was tightly woven.
- She trimmed the selvage before sewing the seam.
- The quilt maker saved the colorful selvages for a border.
- High-quality fabrics often have neat selvages.
- Remove the selvage before cutting your pattern pieces.