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Shirink is a commonly used concept in everyday life, which denotes the detail of trousers. But those who are engaged in needlework and sewing know that this word has other meanings.

Shirt on trousers

People who prefer to wear trousers or jeans know what the fly is. This is the name of the cut in the front part of this wardrobe detail. Thanks to its presence, it's much easier to take off and put on your pants. To pants could be fixed on the belt, as well as from aesthetic considerations, there is often sewn up lightning. The width has one more meaning. This is called the insertion strip of tissue, which is sewn in the front part of the trousers. She often masks the incision and hides the clasp.

Lightning is not the only type of zipper in the pants. Rippers, buttons, lacing are used instead. Designers, coming up with new items, often experiment with the appearance of the clasp. Therefore, it is not only a functional detail, but also decorative. Which option to choose, each determines himself. Although sometimes innovations concern the very piece of fabric, which can be made of another material or have an excellent color.

Origin of the concept

Shirinka appeared in ancient Russia and was a piece of cloth that connected the two legs with each other. Men's trousers of those times were narrow, and thanks to this connecting strip it was possible to move freely in them. The cut was made along the whole width, therefore the origin of the name is quite understandable. What does the modern fly look like? The photo below shows it.

Loop above the fly

In most parts of the wardrobe there are loops, extra slits, strange buttons in different places. Most often no one thinks about their meaning, believing that this is a production marriage or an element of decor. But in each such strangeness there is usually a practical sense. A striking example is a loop, located on the belt, where the fly ends. This cunning invention was invented by Italian fashion designers. Using this loop helps to securely fix the belt in one place, preventing its possible displacements. To do this, it is required to thread the buckle into it, and then fasten the belt.

Other values

If you look at the meaning of the concept in dictionaries, the fly is a towel, cut or insert from the fabric. Also referred to as an economic apron without a bodice. Still it could be a silk handkerchief or a warm scarf and even an addition to a female headdress.

In addition, a large number of accessories with a similar name was used during the wedding rituals. For example, napkins, which the guests put on their knees during the festive feast, to protect the dress from possible contamination, were called flyers. It was accepted that the bride would present gifts to the guests. The shirring is a small handkerchief that is plugged into the waistband. Do not forget about the footman, which was supposed to be placed in the church under the feet of future spouses. It had a standard size and in some provinces was called a fly. Since the wedding ceremony consisted of a variety of rites, then the footman had his own meaning. The sign was as follows: whoever comes first will be the main one in the family. This rug was sewn from the bleached material, adorned with embroidery around the edges.

Also, the fly is a special handkerchief, under which a young girl was taken under the aisle.

Shirinku (pancake with embroidery in the corners) was presented by a young wife to her husband's relatives in carnival. It was a token of gratitude for the pancakes. As an ornament used fly-liners.

Despite the fact that in ancient Russia a large number of things were called the word "fly", in modern usage it is used only with reference to trousers.