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Fabric gloomy urchin used at centre to make something to wear (6)

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I believe the answer is:

brooch

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'fabric' is the definition.
The definition and answer can be both man-made objects as well as being singular nouns.
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(Other definitions for brooch that I've seen before include "Ornamental hinged pin with clasp" , "Ornament with a hinged pin and catch" , "Ornament fastened with a pin" , "Ornament worn fastened to clothing" , "Piece of jewellery" .)

I've seen this clue in The Irish Times.
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