Jeans Hemming with the Original Hem
An original hem keeps the factory-finished, faded edge of your jeans by moving it up instead of cutting it off. With 123Alterations it costs $36 on Long Island and $40 in NYC and $36 in Westchester. Most orders come back in 7–10 days. A tailor prices it at your home and you approve before we take anything.
Jeans hemming & alterations prices by area
| Alteration | Long Island | New York City | Westchester |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hem jeans, original hemKeeps the factory fade | $36 | $40 | $36 |
| Hem pants, plain or blind | $28 | $32 | $28 |
| Taper legs | $40 | $45 | $40 |
Trip fee $20 Nassau · $25 Suffolk in Long Island, waived from $75; $25 in New York City, waived from $90; $20 in Westchester, waived from $75. Rush (under 5 days) +40% on rushed items. Full price breakdown →
How it works
- Book a windowEnter your ZIP, add your jeans to the booking, and pick a 2-hour window. Your card is saved, not charged.
- Pin and price at homeYour tailor fits the jeans on you at home and prices it from our posted list. You approve and sign before anything leaves.
- Tag and alterEach item gets a QR tag at your door and is altered in our workroom. A quality check with a photo comes before it is returned.
- Delivered, then chargedWe bring it back in a window you choose. Your card is charged the signed amount once the work is back with you.
What's included
Included
- Original-hem or standard hem
- Pinning with your shoes on
- Tapering the leg if you want a slimmer line
Not included
- Lengthening past the existing hem
Turnaround
Most orders come back in 7–10 days (our promised turnaround). Rush brings items back in under 5 days for +40% on the rushed items.
Damage, claims and payment
Every item is tagged and photographed at your door and scanned at each handoff. Your card is charged once, after delivery, for no more than the quote you signed. See our garment care & liability policy and how payment works.
Jeans hemming & alterations questions
Can jeans be taken in?
Yes, at the waist and through the leg. Your tailor checks the seams at the visit and quotes each change.
Should I wash jeans before hemming?
Yes, if they are new and not pre-shrunk. Washing first avoids a hem that ends up too short.
When is my card charged?
Your card is saved when you book and charged only after your order is back with you, for the amount you approved. We never charge more than the approved quote without asking you first.
Is there sales tax on alterations in New York?
No. New York excludes tailoring and alterations to clothing from sales tax, including reasonable, separately stated alterations to new clothing.