Skirt edges (4)
I believe the answer is:
hems
'skirt edges' is the definition.
(I've seen this in another clue)
This is the entire clue.
(Other definitions for hems that I've seen before include "Stitched edges of cloth or garments" , "Stitched borders" , "Fringes" , "Bottom edges turned under and sewn" , "Stitched garment edges for Shem" .)