Vernähte

Vernähte is the past participle of the German verb vernähen, meaning to sew something into fabric or to embed it within a textile item by stitching. In practice, vernähte elements are those that have been attached or finished by sewing, rather than merely placed on the surface. The term is commonly used in garment construction, upholstery, and craft work.

Etymology: vernähen is formed from ver- plus nähen, with vernäht functioning as the participial form. It denotes that the feature has been permanently integrated into the fabric through stitches.

Usage and examples: In clothing, pockets, linings, labels, or padding are often vernäht. A care label is typically vernäht inside the garment. Edges and seams can be vernäht to finish the fabric and prevent fraying. The phrase can describe both small details and major components, such as a vernähter Bund or vernähte Kante.

Techniques: Both hand sewing and machine sewing can be used to vernähen. Finishing stitches include the running stitch, backstitch, or overlock/overcast to secure thread ends and prevent unraveling. Decorative stitches may also be used while still vernähen.

Comparison: Vernähen differs from aufnähen (to sew onto the surface) and einnähen (to sew in an element) in terms of whether the item is added on top or integrated within the fabric.