Make fabric so long, but slightly shortened (3)
I believe the answer is:
tat
'make fabric' is the definition.
The answer and definition can be both human attributes as well as being singular nouns.
Perhaps you can see an association between them that I don't see?
I cannot understand how the rest of the clue works.
Can you help me to learn more?
(Other definitions for tat that I've seen before include "Worthless goods" , "What you get for tit" , "Tawdry things" , "Tawdry or shabby articles" , "Tasteless rubbish" .)