rehemmed
Fixed the edge
Rehemmed is the past tense of rehem—to hem again.
Garments are rehemmed when the original hem needs adjustment, often to change length or repair damage: She rehemmed the curtains after they shrank in the wash.
The tailor rehemmed his pants to fit his new shoes.
Converted to new use
- transformedFundamentally changed in nature
- revampedThoroughly reworked or modernized
- restyledAltered in appearance
- remadeConstructed again
reworked · modernized · updated · refreshed · converted · customized · salvaged · thrifted
Garment's lowest edge
- seamstressOne who stitches garments
- tailorClothing alteration professional
- dressmakerOne who sews garments
- alterationAct of modifying
fitting · measurement · pinning · marking · basting · pressing · finishing · letdown
repurposed
Converted to new use
- transformedFundamentally changed in nature
- revampedThoroughly reworked or modernized
- restyledAltered in appearance
remade · reworked · modernized · updated · refreshed · converted · customized · salvaged · thrifted · vintage
hemline
Garment's lowest edge
- seamstressOne who stitches garments
- tailorClothing alteration professional
- dressmakerOne who sews garments
alteration · fitting · measurement · pinning · marking · basting · pressing · finishing · letdown · seam
trousers
Bifurcated lower-body garment
pants · gown · curtains · shorts · slacks · coat · jacket · robe · uniform · bridesmaid
shorten
Reduce in extent
straighten · align · raise · lower · taper · resize · refit · trim · takeup · proportion