Professional darning repair for your physical pair of denim jeans, done right here at our California factory. Send us your jeans and we'll repair the damaged areas of the existing garment using traditional darning techniques, then return the same pair of repaired jeans back to you.
We can repair just about any brand of denim jeans using our vintage Singer darning machine. Our darning process rebuilds and reinforces damaged denim without the need for an undesirable denim patch sewn over the outside of your jeans. This type of repair can add years of life to a well-worn pair while blending the repaired area naturally into the surrounding denim.
When necessary, we install a thin reinforcement fabric behind the damaged area before darning. This backing helps strengthen the original denim and provides additional support for the repair while remaining discreet inside the garment.
Our in-house team has almost 20 years of experience manufacturing, repairing, and mending denim garments for customers around the world.
Please note that we cannot remove previous patches, existing darning repairs, or glued areas. If your jeans have a very large hole or an area where the original denim fabric is completely missing, please contact us before sending the garment so we can confirm that the damage is repairable.
Jeans containing a high percentage of stretch material may also not be suitable for darning. The repaired area becomes more rigid than the surrounding stretch fabric and, in some cases, can place additional stress on the denim around the repair.
Turnaround Time:
Our typical turnaround time for denim darning is approximately 6–8 weeks from the date your physical pair of jeans is received and checked into our California factory.
Extreme Repairs:
For extreme crotch blowouts or extensive denim damage, additional charges may apply due to the amount of rebuilding and darning required.
If you're unsure whether the damage to your jeans would be considered extreme, please contact us before mailing your garment. If we determine that additional repair work is necessary after physically inspecting your jeans, we'll contact you before proceeding with any additional charges.
Our Darning Process:
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First, we'll receive and inspect your physical pair of jeans to determine the condition of the damaged denim.
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When necessary, we'll install a thin reinforcement fabric behind the damaged area to strengthen the original denim before darning. The backing is lightweight and discreet and helps the completed repair last longer.
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We'll select darning thread colors that blend naturally with the existing denim and will continue to look good as your jeans age.
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The damaged denim is then carefully darned and reinforced using our commercial sewing equipment.
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Once the repair is complete, we'll trim the remaining threads and perform a final inspection.
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The same repaired pair of jeans will then be packaged and shipped back to you.
Optional Rush Repair:
Need your jeans back sooner? Select our optional "Rush" upgrade. This moves your physical garment ahead of our standard repair queue for faster processing.
Mail In Shipping Instructions
Add info@railcarfinegoods.com to your email contacts so you receive order updates, tracking information, and any questions we may have about your alteration.
Include your order number with your jeans and write "Hem" on the outside of the package.
Ship your jeans using the carrier of your choice to:
Railcar Fine Goods
10636 Main St
El Monte, CA 91731
United States
We recommend using a shipping service that provides a tracking number.
Once your jeans arrive at Railcar Fine Goods, please allow 1–2 business days for us to receive and process the garment into our system. You'll receive an automatic email confirming that your physical garment has been received and processed.
After your chain stitch hem is completed, we'll ship the same garment back to you and email you the return tracking number.
Address To Ship
Railcar
10636 Main St
El Monte, CA 91731
United States
Fast, Easy, And Safe
Your professional personal tailor is as close as the post office or the carrier of your choice. Avoid spending more money and let Railcar do it correctly the first time. We redo other tailors work all the time. We have the skilled experience and the correct commercial industrial machines to do the work right. Place your order, then send us the jeans using the shipping carrier of your choice. The cost of return shipping will be added at checkout. We will match your shirt to your original order once we receive them and send them back immediately after.
Optional Rush Service: $35
We typically have 50 to 60 garments in our service queue. Our optional rush service moves your garment to the front of the line for faster completion and return. Simply add rush service to your order for an additional $35.
Need Help To Complete Your Order?
If you need assistance completing your service order, please contact us at info@railcarfinegoods.com with any questions. Feel free to include photos to help us better understand your needs.
One of our in-house experts will be happy to assist you. We're a small team, so we appreciate your patience and will respond as soon as possible.
Local In Store Service
If you're local, you're welcome to visit our store for in-person services.
Please avoid visiting between 1:00 PM and 2:00 PM during our sewing staff's lunch break.
Chain stitch hemming while you wait is usually available but not guaranteed, as staff availability varies. Call (626) 552-1664 to confirm before visiting.
Please note that not all services can be completed while you wait.
Add Railcar To Your Contacts
To ensure you receive tracking numbers, shipping details, and any follow-up questions, add info@railcarfinegoods.com to your contacts. This helps prevent our emails from being filtered to Spam or Promotions.