Professional tapering and custom-fit alterations for your physical pair of denim jeans, done right here at our California factory. Send us your jeans and we'll alter the existing garment to your selected measurements, then return the same pair of jeans back to you.
We can taper just about any brand of jeans, including denim, canvas, and chino styles. Dress pants and slacks are excluded. All tapering is done from the inseam, leaving the original selvedge outseam untouched.
This alteration also includes a chain stitch hem to your desired inseam length.
With over 15 years of denim manufacturing and alteration experience, our in-house team has the knowledge and proper commercial industrial sewing machines to work with heavyweight denim up to 25 ounces. Heavier fabrics and double-panel jeans may require an additional charge due to the extra labor involved and added wear on our vintage machinery.
Please note that this alteration is not intended to convert straight or tapered jeans into a bootcut or flare fit. If you're sending us a pair that is already bootcut or flared and would like them tapered, additional charges may apply.
Save Yourself Money and Time
Avoid paying twice by having your jeans altered correctly the first time. We've repaired and redone other tailors' work countless times. Railcar has over 15 years of denim manufacturing experience and the proper commercial industrial sewing machines specifically suited for working with denim.
Unmatched Sewing Integrity
Our inseam construction is one of the details that sets our tapering apart. Instead of using broken or "tacked" inseam stitches, we use a single continuous stitch whenever the garment construction allows. This creates a clean, durable, and professional inseam.
Already Have a Pair That Fits Just Right?
If you already own a pair of jeans that fits exactly how you like, select our "Reference Option" and send that physical pair along with the jeans you would like altered.
Clearly mark which pair is the reference garment. We'll use it to help match the fit and measurements of your alteration. Once the work is complete, both physical garments will be returned to you.
Mail-In Jeans Alteration
Our typical turnaround time for tapering is approximately 3–4 weeks from the date your jeans are received and checked into our California factory.
Need to Fix the Selvedge Line From a Previous Alteration?
We can also repair and restore jeans that were previously tapered incorrectly from the selvedge outseam.
If another tailor altered your jeans from the selvedge side and changed the original selvedge line, select the appropriate repair option from the dropdown menu. We'll restore the outseam as closely as possible and taper the jeans correctly from the inseam.
Note:
We do not alter pants with drawstrings to bottom openings. However, if your jeans currently have a drawstring bottom opening and you would like it removed, we can remove it and finish the hem with a clean, traditional bottom opening.
Optional Rush Alteration
Need your jeans back sooner? Select our optional "Rush" upgrade. This moves your garment ahead of our standard alteration 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.