It was my first (and so far only) attempt at hemming a pair of jeans. Junior and Danny at their store in Manchester.ĭanny’s spouse Junior, who’s also the other half of the team, was there to show me the ropes.
I was particularly excited about getting to try out their Union Special 43200G sewing machine from 1950 on a pair of Indigofera jeans I’d brought along. I’d arranged with co-founder Danny Hodgson to visit their office and workshop in West London on the Saturday.
It would be another half year before they’d open their first brick and mortar store. This was about a year after Rivet & Hide had opened as an online-only retailer. In the autumn of 2013, my wife and I went on a weekend getaway to London. Get in touch with our team to discuss your measurements.įor more information on our hemming service, please don’t hesitate to get in touch with us or visit us in store.The Q&A I Used to Write about Rivet & Hide for Sportswear International This service costs £20 (plus any associated shipping costs). We also offer a hemming service for jeans purchased elsewhere. Please note: we cannot refund or exchange any goods that have been altered or personalised. Tell us the length you require and confirm that you’re happy for us to alter the jeans and we’ll do the rest. Our hemming services are complimentary for any jeans that you buy from us, either in store or online.įor online purchases, complete the message box on the checkout page. How much does it cost to get jeans hemmed? You can read more about sanforized and unsanforized denim in our ‘Looking After Your Jeans’ guide. If you’re unsure, speak to our team to confirm whether your pair of jeans are unsanforized before we hem. The exact amount of shrinkage depends on the denim brand. They will lose 1.5 to 3 inches (that’s around 10%) in length. Keep in mind that unsanforized jeans will shrink after their initial soak or wash. A longer hem allows you to either cuff or stack your denim, granting more flexibility in the style that you wear your jeans. Simply take a look at our measurement guide to confirm the right length for your jeans.Ī shorter hem provides a cleaner look with no break. What do I need to know before hemming selvedge denim?įirstly, we can hem your jeans to any length. Using a Union Special allows us to provide an expert denim hemming service that honours the authenticity of the original chain stitch. It’s a classic detail that simply cannot be achieved without the use of a Union Special sewing machine.įor many, this roping effect is an essential detail for those in search of traditional denim construction. A subtle puckering of the fabric creates the unique and much-prized ‘roping’ effect at the hem of the jean. Our Union Special hemming machines work at a 45° angle, pushing and pulling through the denim fabric to create the chain stitch. Why use a Union Special machine for hemming selvedge denim? They’re not only in perfect working condition, but are able to match the intricate chain stitching found on many of the selvedge denim brands we carry. These rare Union Special hemming machines date back to the early ‘50s. Both of our London and Manchester stores are equipped with traditional vintage sewing machines.
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