When is the optimal time to hem new jeans? They always say to wash jeans then hem them. But jeans seem to continue to shorten (slightly) over time. Should we wash them 3 times before hemming? 5 times? Or will one time do? I have a pair of The Limited jeans that fit perfect after the first washing, but now, several washings later, are on the short (my flattest flats) side. I have new jeans from The Limited and Banana Republic and am wondering if I should hem them after the first wash or if I should wash more times before hemming. What are your thoughts?