LEVI’S · YOUR SHOP

Trouser hems & break

Brand standardsFoundation9 min learning time

Training content

Identify the intended trouser break and confirm the recorded hem finish before altering.

No break, slight break and fuller trouser break with shoes

The finished result

Both legs follow their recorded measurements, with the intended break and approved hem finish.

Applicable brand specifications

Brand specification required

No official Levi’s specification has been supplied for this lesson. Confirm exact measurements, tolerances, approved techniques and finishing requirements in the garment’s recorded instructions or with the store before proceeding.

Tools and materials

Fitting instructions
Tape measure
Pins and removable chalk
Relevant footwear for an authorized fitting

Before you begin

Read the fitting instructions for each leg and the requested break.
Inspect the original hem, allowance and fabric.
Confirm any original-hem or turn-up requirement.

Method

Compare the silhouette
Review the intended hem line against the recorded fitting.
No break, slight break and fuller break describe different silhouettes, not universal length specifications.
Confirm the finish
Identify the approved hem style and measurement reference.
Brand specification required. Do not substitute a regular hem for a requested original finish without approval.
Alter and inspect
Follow the approved procedure and compare each leg with its record.
Check the hang and hem line without stretching or twisting the fabric.

Common issues and when to ask for help

The intended break or footwear context is unclear.
Available allowance does not support the requested finish.

Final quality checklist

Each leg follows its recorded length.
Hem style matches the approved finish.
Legs hang cleanly with no twisting.
Pressing does not leave an unwanted imprint.

Put it into practice

Practice: compare two hem silhouettes and identify what fitting information you need before choosing a length.