Denim · Sacramento
Jeans hemming, original hem kept.
Anyone can cut an inch off a pair of jeans. Keeping the original hem — the faded, distressed edge the denim came with — so the jeans don't look shortened is a different job.
8889 Greenback Ln, Orangevale, CA 95662
- The work
- Hemming with original hem retained · Standard hemming and re-edging · Leg tapering and slimming · Waist take-in and let-out · Zipper and button replacement · Crotch and pocket repair
- The price
- Quoted in person, once we have seen the garment on you. Nothing starts until you have agreed it.
We hem denim for the Sacramento region with the original hem retained where you want it, which keeps the wear pattern and the factory stitching intact at the bottom of the leg.
We also taper, adjust waists, replace zippers, and repair the tears that denim inevitably develops at the pocket and the crotch.
Denim work is fast. Most hems are ready within a few days, and we'll tell you at drop-off exactly when.
Jeans Hemming and Denim Alterations — the full range.
- 01Hemming with original hem retained
- 02Standard hemming and re-edging
- 03Leg tapering and slimming
- 04Waist take-in and let-out
- 05Zipper and button replacement
- 06Crotch and pocket repair
- 07Knee and tear repair
- 08Belt loop replacement
Original hem retained
The faded factory edge is removed, the length taken from above, and the original hem reattached.
Tapering that follows the leg
Taken in along the inseam so the taper follows the original line rather than fighting it.
Quick turnaround
Most denim work is finished within a few days. We'll give you a date at drop-off.
Original hem versus a standard hem
A standard hem cuts the leg to length and sews a new edge. On plain trousers that's invisible. On denim it isn't — the factory hem carries fading, stitching in a contrasting thread, and often a heavier wash at the edge, none of which a new hem reproduces.
An original hem takes the length out above the existing edge and reattaches the original hem underneath. The jeans keep their factory look and nobody can tell they were shortened.
It costs a little more and it's worth it on any pair where the hem has visible character. On plain dark denim with no fading, a standard hem is fine and cheaper — we'll tell you which yours calls for.
Repairing denim rather than replacing it
Denim fails in predictable places: the crotch seam, the back pockets, and the knees. All three are repairable, and on a well-fitting pair it's almost always the better decision.
Crotch blowouts are reinforced from behind and restitched. Pocket corners are rebuilt. Knees can be patched from the inside so the repair reads as wear rather than as a patch, or left visible if that's the look you want.
Jeans Hemming and Denim Alterations — questions we're asked
- Can you hem jeans and keep the original hem?
- Yes. We remove the factory hem, take the length out above it, and reattach the original edge — so the fading, contrast stitching, and wear at the bottom of the leg stay exactly as they were.
- How much does jeans hemming cost?
- A standard hem is one of the least expensive jobs we do. An original-hem finish costs somewhat more because it's more work. Call 916-988-8822 or bring them in and we'll quote on the spot.
- How long does it take to hem jeans?
- Usually a few days. Denim moves quickly through the shop, and we'll give you a firm date when you drop them off.
- Can you taper jeans that are too wide in the leg?
- Yes. We taper along the inseam so the new line follows the original cut of the jean rather than fighting it, which is what keeps a tapered pair looking like it was made that way.
- Can you repair a blown-out crotch or torn pockets?
- Yes, and on a pair that fits well it's usually the better decision. Crotch seams are reinforced from behind and restitched, pocket corners are rebuilt, and knees can be patched from the inside so the repair reads as wear.
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Serving the Greater Sacramento area
Our shop is on Greenback Lane in Orangevale, in Sacramento County — and customers travel to us from right across the region. These are the cities we see most.
- Orangevalewe're here
- Sacramento10–20 min · same county
- Citrus Heightsabout 5 minutes
- Fair Oaksabout 8 minutes
- Folsomabout 12 minutes
- Rosevilleabout 15 minutes
- Rancho Cordovaabout 15 minutes
- Carmichaelabout 12 minutes
- Granite Bayabout 12 minutes
- Elk Groveabout 35 minutes
- Gold Riverabout 15 minutes
- Antelopeabout 15 minutes
- Rocklinabout 20 minutes
- Lincolnabout 25 minutes
- Loomisabout 20 minutes
- El Dorado Hillsabout 20 minutes
Somewhere else in the Greater Sacramento area? Call 916-988-8822 — we almost certainly cover you. See all areas.
Book your jeans hemming and denim alterations.
Bring the garment in and we'll tell you what it needs. The price is quoted in person once we have seen it on you, and nothing starts until you have agreed it.
Call 916-988-88228889 Greenback Ln, Orangevale, CA 95662Get directions