裾すそ上あげ

noun, noun or participle which takes 'suru', transitive verb

hemming; taking up a hem; shortening (trousers, skirt)

Refers to the act or process of shortening the hem of trousers, skirts, etc. Often used in tailoring and clothing alteration contexts.

• このズボンは裾すそ上あげが必ひつ要ようだ。

  These trousers need hemming.

• 母ははがスカートの裾すそ上あげをしてくれた。

  My mother shortened the hem of my skirt for me.