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Article: Understanding the Difference Between Plain Hems and Cuffs in Clothing

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Understanding the Difference Between Plain Hems and Cuffs in Clothing

  • What is Plain Hem?

A plain hem is a basic, straight hem with no embellishment. It simply finishes the edge of a garment.

  • What is Cuff Hem?

A cuff is a folded-over finished edge, usually at the bottom of sleeves or pants. Cuffs add visual interest and detail to an otherwise plain hem.

  • Conclusion

Plain hems are basic straight finishes whereas cuffs are folded-over edges that add detail, as explained previously.

9 comments

I prefer the wider leg pants over the narrow pencil leg pants. To that’s more of a gentlemens preferred look.

Melvin Boyd

Rule of thumb if it’s a pleated front you cuff if it’s flat front you hem

Rudolph vincent

My seamstress suggest if pants are pleated add cuffs (the details). Plain front, plain hem. However the choice is yours.

March

Personally, I prefer cuff. To me it just looks more complete.
Put a cuff on it!!

Anthony J

I’m looking for a 2 button pinstripes suit blue navy gray pinstripes

Christopher Manning

Does double breasted suits design go Best with cuff pants

Glen Haynes

Does double breasted suits design go Best with cuff pants

Glen Haynes

Which suit type requires cuff or plain hems?

Fred

beautiful combinations

tim killop

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