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Shortening trousers — guide and prices
Updated: September 2026
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Jeans from €12, suit trousers or chinos from €15. Usually one to three working days. Original hem (jeans) from €16. Workshop at Baumschulenstraße 36 in Berlin-Treptow, plus workshops in Bernau, Strausberg and Tangermünde.
- Jeans hemming from €12, original hem from €16
- Suit or chino trousers from €15
- Ready in 1–3 working days
- No appointment needed — just come in
- Workshops in Berlin, Bernau, Strausberg, Tangermünde
Contents
Prices and process at a glance:
How to measure trousers correctly before shortening
Five steps to determine the right hem length — come in with the right measurement.
- 01
Pick the right shoes
Put on the shoes you wear most often with these trousers. Heel height changes the hem by two to three centimetres.
- 02
Stand upright
Stand straight on a firm floor, weight evenly on both legs. No arching, no tucked pelvis.
- 03
Wear the trousers properly
The trousers sit at the waist where you actually wear them — not pulled up, not slipped down.
- 04
Mark the hem
Use pins or chalk to mark the desired hem edge — at mid-shoe or just above, depending on the cut.
- 05
Bring the shoes when you come in
We check the measurement again at the machine. Bring the shoes — we measure once more and shorten.
Original hem or standard hem?
For jeans you choose between a standard hem (cleanly turned and sewn) and an original hem (keeping the factory edge). Original hem takes more work — from €16. Standard hem from €12 (jeans), from €15 (suit trousers, chinos).
How it works in the workshop
Six steps from walking in to picking up.
- 01
Walk in without an appointment
Measuring usually takes 15 minutes. Bring the shoes you will wear.
- 02
Fitting
You put the trousers on, we pin the hem edge.
- 03
Note the order
Pickup date, hem type, price. Written down properly, not on a scrap of paper.
- 04
Workshop time
One to three working days. For several pairs, let us know in advance and we'll plan the slot.
- 05
Fitting before handover
Before you take the trousers home, put them on once more. On-the-spot corrections possible.
- 06
Pickup
Payment on pickup in cash or by debit card.
Prices and turnaround
Gross prices. Final price depends on fabric and complexity. Waistband and crease adjustments may be added.
- Jeans hemming
- from €12, 1–3 working days
- Suit trouser / chino hemming
- from €15, 1–3 working days
- Original hem (jeans)
- from €16
- Waistband taken in or let out
- from €20
DIY or to the tailor?
For a single pair of trousers a tailor is usually worth it: €12 for a clean hem on an industrial machine, ready in a few days. DIY makes sense only if you have a sewing machine, the right thread and some practice. For suit trousers with turn-ups, or an original hem on jeans: always go to a tailor.
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Frequently asked questions about trouser hemming
What does shortening a pair of jeans cost?
From €12 for the standard hem. Original hem from €16.
What does shortening suit trousers or chinos cost?
From €15 for the standard hem on an industrial machine.
How long does it take?
Usually one to three working days. Slightly longer in busy weeks — please ask when you come in.
Do I need an appointment?
No. Trouser hemming is walk-in. Measuring takes about 15 minutes.
Which shoes should I bring?
The ones you wear most often with the trousers. Heel height changes the hem noticeably.
Can you also adjust crease and waistband?
Yes. Waistband from €20. We usually press the crease back in as part of the hemming.
Ready? Stop by.