Where to get jeans hemmed in toronto

I think it's one of those tailoring threads that eventually transforms into "where to get jeans altered" thread. Their in-house tailor is not bad, but if you didn't buy your jeans from them, they might not do them, instead refering you to a tailor in the same building: M. Clara alterations. Don't bite on the recommendation. Originally Posted by somatoform. Joined Jul 10, Messages 1, Reaction score 0. Originally Posted by wagthesam.

Haha its a small world. Enjoy those, I have a pair of apc rescues on the way to replace them. I'm stoked as hell. Cahrin Senior Member. Joined Mar 19, Messages Reaction score 3. Any new info on where to get denim hemmed in Toronto? I've read horror stories about Klaxon Howl and Studio Kim involving horrible, snobby service and people not getting what they asked and paid for and it makes me pretty unsure of bringing stuff there.

Joined Aug 16, Messages 2, Reaction score Been to studio to get pants hemmed. Was satisfied. Then again they were only pants. Going today to drop off shirt to have sleeves taken up. Howl I know does chain stitching but I haven't heard any reviews on them with this service.

I am curious as I have a pair of Sammies that need to be chainstitched. Truc Nguyen is a Toronto-based writer, editor and stylist. Follow her at trucnguyen. Pseudonyms will no longer be permitted.

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Comments on this story are moderated according to our Submission Guidelines. Comments are welcome while open. We reserve the right to close comments at any time. Join the conversation Create account. Already have an account? Style The Little Black Book of seamsters and tailors in Toronto we can't believe we're giving up Where to go for top-notch clothing alterations. Social Sharing. Have you found a pair of jeans that fit your shape but not your length? Good news: Shortening too-long jeans aka hemming jeans is the easiest alteration you can make to denim pants.

A tailor or seamstress can shorten them, either by cutting off some fabric and redoing the hems or taking up the hems in a way that doesn't involve cutting the fabric. When it comes to cutting jeans shorter, your tailor will mark the correct length with chalk or pins. You can ask them to give you an "original hem" also called a "European hem" , which involves removing the original hems of the jeans and re-attaching them after the excess fabric is cut from the legs. While this can add cost to your alterations, it will ensure your jean hems look right.

Plus, it's easier than having the tailor reproduce the right thread, stitching method, and original spacing between the stitches—this is especially true if you're altering a pair of designer jeans, which are often recognizable by the unique fading or stitching on their hems.

If you're looking to hem jeans by more than one to two inches, you may need to change the jean's leg shape, which can be a complicating factor in bootcut or flare jeans styles.

And, if your jeans are faded or distressed, they'll need to be cut at a place that looks consistent with the style.

No matter what, be sure to bring the shoes you'll wear most often with the jeans so that you get the right length. If you'd rather not cut your jeans, you can ask a tailor to do an "inside hem. Instead, your tailor will fold the extra length under and stitch it in place to make the jeans appear shorter. Since this doesn't give you a finished hem look, it's better as a short-term solution think: when you're borrowing a pair of jeans from a friend. Maybe you stumbled upon a pair of denim that fits well through the waist and hips, but the thighs are too baggy.

Or, perhaps you've got an old pair of straight-leg jeans and skinny jeans are more your style now. Either way, tapering jean legs to make them slimmer is a pretty straight-forward alteration for a good tailor, as long as you're not drastically changing their style think: going from flare to skinny. To taper your jeans for a more streamlined leg look, the tailor will have you try on the jeans then pin along the inseams the line of stitching running down the inner leg.

The jeans will then be turned inside out and sewn to create a more slender "tapered" leg opening. The extra fabric on your tailored jeans can be cut away or just sewn inside, depending on the excess amount. It gets better with age and snugs you all in the right places! Do you have broken belt loops, torn hems or your jeans are thinning between your thighs? Your wide leg jeans are no longer in trend? Are you scared to lose your favourite pair of jeans?

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