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Denim Repairs & Alterations

At Blackhorse Lane Ateliers, we champion repairs and alterations to extend the life of your garments, ensuring they stay wearable and meaningful. Our free denim repair service reflects our belief in nurturing connections between people and their clothes, emphasising sustainability and thoughtful care.

How We Measure

How we Measure

  • Our measurements are for unworn, preshrunk (sanforized) jeans
  • Your old jeans have likely stretched 1″/2.5CM in the waist and hips over 30 wears (You probably want to deduct this from your worn-in jeans measurements)
  • If you’re short on time, you can probably get by with just measuring the waist, front rise, and back rise.
  • Waist
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    • Front Rise
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    • Back Rise
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    • Thigh
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    • Hip – Step 1
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    • Hip – Step 2
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    • Knee – Step 1
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    • Knee – Step 2
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    • Hem
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    • Inseam
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