leatherwork question

[jay]

Does anyone (that reads my LJ ...) have any advice on how to hem a pair of leather pants? I bought a pair of black leather jeans on eBay last week, but the inseam is about an inch too long. Nancy kindly does my hemming on ordinary clothes, but I don't think she's sewn leather before...

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[anotheranon.livejournal.com]

The thing with leather (I am extrapolating my experience with vinyl) is that once holes are punched, they cannot be undone so it's important to get it right the first time if you choose to sew the hem. If you're not sure, I would suggest asking a dry cleaner or shoe-repair shop - the former sometimes does alterations, and the latter will know how to work with leather.