Have you ever found a pair of jeans that fit perfectly everywhere except the length? If you’re anything like me, the thought of cutting off that lovely original hem can be enough to make you put the scissors down. But you don’t have to choose between jeans that are too long and losing the original hem.

Most people assume that if a pair of trousers doesn’t fit, it’s time to replace them. But here’s something many don’t realise: well-made suit trousers are designed to be altered.