Should I hem these?

**zeratul** · 9th April 2007, 20:08

I just bought these last week and I don't know if I should hem it 2 inches shorter or not. It feels kind of weird around the kneecap because they are all brunch up around that area. Will the jeans get softer and brunch up around the ankle instead if I wear them more?

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**BlueOctoberFan** · 9th April 2007, 20:23

I think they look fine. As they fold/crinkle at the back of the knees, they'll become shorter, so if they're hemmed now, they may become too short. If you're not sure, you can try cuffing them a little bit, and that can take off an inch or two for the time being, so you can see how you like them that way.

**loste** · 9th April 2007, 20:27

do not hem

**AsherC** · 9th April 2007, 21:03

you need to cuff them, they are rrds after all

**nt54** · 9th April 2007, 21:41

Do not hem them. The length looks perfect. I wouldn't even cuff them.

**Rehab** · 9th April 2007, 22:21

Yep, I agree, No hem no cuff. those are tight!

Rehab

**zeratul** · 9th April 2007, 22:23

ugh I hate cuffing. I will try wearing them for a week or two more and then decide.

**white_giraffe** · 9th April 2007, 22:30

Don't hem them, they are the perfect length. You will be sad if you do. After you wear them a bit they will relax and hang alittle better. Good fit on those.

**nt54** · 10th April 2007, 01:29

Originally Posted by zeratul

It feels kind of weird around the kneecap because they are all brunch up around that area. Will the jeans get softer and brunch up around the ankle instead if I wear them more?

No. You WANT the jeans to bunch up around your knees in order for the honeycombs to develop. If you hem them, they will bunch up around the knees and be too short. Then, when you wash them, they will likely shrink in length and, again, be too short.