The term CLOTH BORDER is composed of three words: HEM (3 letters), SEAM (4 letters) and EDGE (4 letters). A HEM is a folded EDGE of fabric that is sewn to prevent fraying. It is often used to finish the edges of clothing, curtains, and other items made of cloth. A SEAM is a line of stitches that joins two pieces of fabric together. An EDGE is the outside boundary of an object or surface. In the context of cloth, an EDGE is the outermost part of the fabric. All three terms are related to the border of a piece of cloth, and they are often used interchangeably.