共とも布ぎれ

noun, noun which may take the genitive case particle 'no'

same cloth; matching fabric; spare cloth

Refers to fabric that is the same as another piece, often used for matching parts of a garment or for patching. Can also mean a leftover piece of the same cloth kept for repairs.

• このスカートのポケットは共とも布ぎれで作つくられています。

  The pockets of this skirt are made of the same fabric.

• 修しゅう理りのために共とも布ぎれを取とっておいてください。

  Please keep some spare cloth for repairs.