Rise and break, decided

Trousers

Trousers worked through rise and leg shape, hemmed with the shoes that will be worn.

What it is

Trousers are decided by rise and by break. The rise sets where the waistband sits and therefore how the whole leg hangs; the break is how much the hem stacks on the shoe, and it is a finishing decision, not an accident.

What is included

Waist and rise measurement
Leg shape matched to build
Hem pinned with the intended shoes
Waist and seat alterations
Pressed and finished before collection

How it works

Waist and rise

We measure the natural waist and establish where the waistband should sit for the cut being worn.

Leg shape

We match straight, tapered or slim to build and to what the trousers will be worn with.

Hem and break

We pin the hem with the shoes that will be worn, choosing the break deliberately.

Finishing

We hem, take in the seat or waist where needed and press before handover.

Frequent questions

Where should the waistband sit?

On the natural waist for classic cuts, slightly lower for modern ones. If you need a belt to hold them up, the waist is too large.

How much break should trousers have?

A slight break is the safe default: the hem just touches the shoe with a small fold. No break is a deliberate modern look, a full break is more traditional.

Can trousers be let out?

Usually by a couple of centimetres if the maker left seam allowance, which better-made trousers do. We check before promising it.

Next step. Send us the details of your case and we will reply with the information needed to move forward. Write to [email protected] or call +55 (15) 3247-6742.