How trouser shortening actually works

Good trouser length starts on the body, not the table. We pin your trousers while you're wearing them, with the shoes you'll actually wear, because a half-inch changes how the trouser breaks over the shoe.

A machine hem is the standard finish for casual trousers and chinos — clean, durable and quick. A hand-finished (blind-stitched) hem is invisible from the outside and is what tailored trousers deserve. An original hem, used mostly on jeans, re-attaches the factory hem so the authentic stitching and wash line are preserved.

Turn-ups, tapering and lengthening (where the cloth allows) are all part of the same conversation — tell us the look you want and we'll advise what the garment can do.

Trouser shortening is usually same-week, often faster. Pricing depends on the finish and fabric — send a photo through our quote form or drop in and we'll confirm on the spot.