What is an Orginial Hem?
Have you ever wondered how to get your jeans to be the perfect length and still preserve their unique styling details and leg opening? Well, the answer is simple. An original hem (sometimes called a tricky hem or European hem) maintains the integrity of your jeans because the original hem of the jean is kept in tact. Original hems can be done be cutting the jeans or by following the uncut method. Daily Denim agrees that original hems may change the common misconceptions people have about hemming jeans. Jeans, just like almost every other item of clothing, may need a bit of tailoring to achieve a perfect fit. It just so happens that length is the easiest alteration you can make to help you achieve a perfect fitting pair of jeans. Original hems are the perfect solution for anyone who does not want to loose the signature look of their jeans.
Sure, there are some common misconceptions about what an original hem may do to hurt the look of your denim. In a great post on DailyDenim a few of these were mentioned, such as: The flare is lost once hemmed, getting clothing hemmed is a hassle, even issues having to do with stitching and destruction on the hem being lost once hemmed is discussed. Many of these common assumptions are disproved in this blog post.
True Jeans is now trying to take some of the hassle out of getting your jeans hemmed; we are offering original hemming service for $15.00 per pair. Good tailors are usually able to alter jeans using the original hem method for a slightly higher cost than a regular hem. To learn more about various hemming methods, check out Dacia Ray. This post has great instructions and visual aids to guide you through the hemming process.
Don't let the inseam length dictate which pair of jeans you wear. Choose your fashion, don't let fashion choose you!
Posted by Kristen D. on May 22, 2007 at 12:51 PM
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Can anyone do an original hem for me on a pair of levi's skinny flares?. (Lanarkshire, Scotland)
Posted by Alison on July 6, 2008 3:06 PM
I can do the original hem. I have been doing it for many years not. I am in the LA, Orange County area. Please contact me if interested. I have many jeans to vouch for my work.
Posted by john on April 8, 2008 11:14 PM
As someone who's in between lengths (shorts are too short and regular is a bit too long), I always have to buy regular length and make them slightly shorter. I just did my first pair of original hem with my sewing machine and the results are just fabulous! You can't even tell something's been done to it unless you look real closely.
For those asking whether one should account for shrinkage, yes, it will shrink so wash your jeans at least a couple of times before hemming them to the desired length so you don't end up with floods.
Posted by Sheila on March 2, 2008 2:41 AM
HI THERE,
I WAS WONDERING, HOW DO U GO ABOUT HEMMING JEANS KEEPING THE ORIGINAL LOOK BUT AT THE SAME TIME MAKING THE LEG OPENINGS ABIT TIGHTER.
Posted by Tyler on February 14, 2008 11:16 PM
Hello,
Can anyone recommend a tailor in LA who can hem jeans and keep the original hem in place. Just moved to LA from Boston and still trying to find my way around.
Thanks, Scott
Posted by Scott on January 27, 2008 1:23 PM
Hello Tina!
The original hem that is pictured above is a demonstration of one of the ways that we perform the Original Hem Service; the un-cut version. The un-cut version will tack the extra fabric at the bottom, inside of the jean, whereas the cut version will trim out any excesses fabric. We preserve the special detailing and stitches, and both versions are done very carefully by an industrial sewing machine to ensure a strong tack.
Julie
Posted by Julie on December 7, 2007 2:54 PM
can you demonstrate the hem that is shown here. The integrity of the hem remains the same. Stitches and rough edge remanin as they are. Is it hand stitched?
Posted by tina lubar on December 3, 2007 1:07 PM
Hi Lisa!
That is a great question. When an original hem is done without cutting the fabric, the extra fabric is folded and ironed up into the inside of the leg. We recommend washing your jeans and then hanging them to dry. By avoiding the dryer, you can prevent this excess fabric from buckling. You can quickly freshen the look of the hem by quickly running a warn iron over the fabric.
True Jeans also offers the cut version of an original hem. By cutting the jeans, you avoid having any excess fabric inside the leg opening and you are still able to keep the authentic look of the jeans.
Posted by Kristen on October 10, 2007 1:39 PM
I'm wondering what happens to the extra material that is ironed flat - what happens when it is washed? Does is buckle and need to be ironed after each wash? Thanks!
Posted by Lisa on September 17, 2007 7:21 PM
Hi Dawn,
Thanks for the question! You certainly can wash your jeans first before hemming them to account for shrinkage.
Because we cannot wash the jeans before we ship them to our customers, we account for expected shrinkage by hemming the jeans slightly longer than the desired inseam (usually about a 1/2" depending on the jeans).
Remember, it is always best to hang dry your jeans in order to prevent shrinkage.
Thank you again for your question.
Posted by Kristen on August 15, 2007 8:50 AM
Should you wash and dry all new jeans at least once before hemming them?
Posted by dawn on August 13, 2007 4:37 PM
Hi Heather,
We do take shrinkage into consideration while hemming our jeans by hemming slightly longer than the desired inseam. We also suggest that wash your jeans with extra care to help prevent any additional shrinkage. We think it is best to wash all premium denim inside out and then hang them to dry. The dryer really can be premium denim's worst nightmare. Once your jeans have been lined dried, a quick 5 minutes in the dryer can help fluff them up.
Posted by Kristen on May 29, 2007 2:21 PM
Hey there,
I've been stalking your website for a few weeks now, and as a short person, I love that you will hem jeans in a way that won't make it look homemade (like the hemming my mum used to do for me...). My only question is one of shrinkage, do you take into account the jeans shrinking in the wash before they get hemmed?
Thanks, Heather
Posted by Heather on May 23, 2007 1:42 AM