What to do with new pants/are they ruined

[dufferin1]

Hi everyone.

Recently bought these dress pants at a mens store in town because they are of fantastic quality although quite expensive (for me) at over $250. Obviously I needed them hemmed and thought hey why not just get them hemmed here instead of my other tailor...I got them back today and they look a mess to me. The material is not even at the bottom and is bunching up most likely because the strip is not evenly sewn. Can this be fixed or does the store have to replace my pants? I've never had this situation and someone screw up my stuff like this..

 

[Despos]

Nothing is ruined and this can be corrected. The heel tape is heavier than the cloth and since it was sewn on incorrectly it makes the bottom wavy. They were correct to not apply the tape too tight but it shouldn't be this loose. Try your other tailor for a better result.

To be effective the edge of the tape should extend a bit beyond the hem of the trouser to protect the cloth and take the wear.

 

[dufferin1]

Greatly appreciated Despos, being fairly new to the process it's important to me that it is done right. I will definetely show the store the issue as well for future reference. It seems a little silly that the sales person would take the pants, inspect them and pack them and simply hand a product to me that wasn't done right.

Mario

 

[boyle3000]

That is interesting, thanks for sharing your thoughts despos.

 

[MyOtherLife]

Well I have just learned something and also thank you Despos.

 

[Despos]

Assuming it's the idea of extending the tape below the edge that is new to you. I never cared for adding this to trousers bottoms but if you must I prefer to make the tape from the same fabric as the trouser. It works and looks better being the same weight as the trouser. Don't think it is worth the effort though. Only do this for a couple clients.