Encontré esto 05:23 Sep 27, 2011
Sweep: You will see this measurement most commonly found on coats or jackets. The sweep is the circumference of the bottom hem of a skirt, dress, coat, or jacket. For a jacket or coat, measure the sweep across the bottom hem from open edge to open edge. For a skirt or dress, measure the sweep by laying the garment flat with seams matched, measure end to end, then double.
Si estamos hablando de ropa de mujer, talvez se refiere a la amplitud y caída de las faldas, seguramente de los vestidos largos. | 
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