丈たけを詰つめる

expression, ichidan verb

shorten a garment; take in a hem

Used specifically for shortening the length of clothing, such as pants or skirts, by folding and sewing the hem.

See also: 丈 (たけ)

• このズボンは長ながすぎるので、丈たけを詰つめてもらった。

  These pants were too long, so I had them shortened.

• スカートの丈たけを詰つめるのは簡かん単たんな裁さい縫ほうだ。

  Shortening a skirt is simple sewing.