腰こし上あげ

noun

tuck at the waist

A sewing technique where fabric is folded and stitched at the waistline to adjust the length or fit of a garment, commonly used in kimono or children's clothing.

• 子こ供どもの着き物ものは、成せい長ちょうに合あわせて腰こし上あげをして着きせます。

  Children's kimono are worn with a tuck at the waist to adjust for growth.

• 腰こし上あげをほどくと、着き物ものの丈たけが長ながくなります。

  When you undo the waist tuck, the length of the kimono becomes longer.