sewing up; darning
Refers to the act of stitching or mending fabric, especially by hand. Often used in sewing and textile contexts.
My grandmother is good at darning socks.
The sewing up of this cloth is done very carefully.
Alternate kanji spelling with okurigana; less common.
Derived from the verb 縢る (かがる), meaning to sew up or darn. The noun form 縢り refers to the act or result of that action.