Chain Stitching with Union Special 43200G

PUBLIC CHAIN STITCHING SERVICE
Public Store now offers a Chain Stitch Hemming service, the traditional method of hemming jeans using our Union Special 43200G.

This historic machine creates the distinctive chain stitch, which develops over time and with washing into the so-called roping effect: a unique diagonal ripple at the bottom of the jeans, typical of vintage denim.

HOW IT WORKS

Are you buying jeans from Public Store?
The service is included with both in-store and online purchases, but only if you are buying the jeans now. You do not need to order this product: simply indicate the desired length in the cart notes, measured from the inseam to the end of the inner hem, and we’ll take care of the rest.

Want to shorten jeans you already own?
You can also use the service for jeans you already own, whether purchased from Public Store in the past or elsewhere. The service is available only in Italy and the European Union.

In-store service – €20 per pair of jeans
Bring your jeans directly to the store.

Online service
Ship your jeans to us. Once the work is completed, we will ship them back to you, with return shipping included in the price.

Online service prices (VAT included, return shipping included)

Indicate the hem length (important)
Before adding the service to your cart, fill in the "Hem length" field: measure from the inseam to the end of the inner hem. Alternatively, or in addition, place a pin in the jeans where you want the hem to end and check the corresponding box.

How to ship your jeans
Send the garment to:
Public Store – Via Caterino Davila, 12 – 35137 Padova (PD), Italy
Shipping to the store is at the customer's expense. We will cover the cost of the alterations and return shipping. As soon as the garment arrives, we will work on it immediately and ship it back.

Please note
Service available only in Italy and the European Union.

You should only order this service if you are not currently buying jeans from Public Store or if you need to send us the jeans to be altered.

Processing time: 2–5 days, excluding shipping.

Hemmed garments cannot be returned or exchanged.

We do not offer any other tailoring services.

The machine is designed for denim: lightweight fabrics, such as chinos, run the risk of being damaged by the needle, so we recommend using another service.

A small detail, a big difference.