You bought new Wunder Under leggings from a Black Friday sale but the inseam is too long. Now what?
Before you hop onto the regret train and scramble to request a refund, you should know that Lululemon provides complimentary hemming services for all its items.
Does Lululemon Hem for Free?
Yes, Lululemon provides free hemming services for both new and used items. You also don’t need to provide tags or purchase receipts. Simply bring the item to an Educator to have them pin the hem, and it’ll be ready for pickup within 3-7 days.
How Does The Process Work
- Try on the new pants or top, or bring your used item to a local Lulu outlet.
- Inform an educator where you’d like to pin the hem or pin it yourself if you’ve already measured beforehand.
- Fill out the necessary information such as name, item description, and contact number.
- Lululemon will send your clothing article to its tailors for hemming.
- Bring your hemming receipt to pick up your gear within 3 days for regular stores, or within 7 days at showrooms or seasonal stores. You can also arrange for delivery and they’ll mail it to you for free.
You can choose to hem any authentic Lululemon item regardless of its purchase date, size, or stock availability. That said, there are some things that you should not hem, which we will list down as you continue reading this article.
How Long Does It Take to Hem Lululemon Leggings
Lululemon usually finishes hemming 3 days depending on the number of items and the shop’s operating hours. If you brought your clothes to a seasonal store or showroom, it can take up to 7 days because of their differing business nature.
Lululemon’s pop-up or seasonal stores serve various purposes. They are usually opened temporarily to promote holiday sales, test new markets, or divert traffic from other outlets.
Showrooms on the other hand are smaller variations of Lulu’s usual shops. Their focus is on building relationships in the community, and are typically open 3-4 times a week, as reported by Ann Arbor News.
In any case, we recommend you consult your local Lululemon shop as to when you may collect your garments. You may find your local Lulu shop’s contact number on the official online store locator.
Does Every Lululemon Store Provide Hemming Services?
Not every store will provide hemming services due to COVID-19 and you should contact your local Lululemon before paying them a visit.
What Is the Maximum Number of Items?
There is no set number of items that you can hem at one time as it depends on the store. Some limit to 3 at a time, while others can hem up to 10 articles of clothing.
What Will Lululemon Not Hem?
Most stores will gladly hem leggings into shorts. However, it’s best to contact your local store if they provide more specific alterations.
Does Lululemon Hem with Matching Thread Colors?
As they have a reputation to maintain, most Lululemon stores will hem with matching thread colors. However, there are some rare instances where the in-store seamstress or local tailors that they outsource to wasn’t up to par. For example, one user reported on Lululemon’s Reddit that her Feather pink aligns came back with two pen stains.
Recommended Lululemon Locations for Hemming
The closest user-reviewed list available is this Reddit thread, where Lululemon customers shared their hemming experiences and their corresponding location.
While most locations reported great tailoring experiences, we recommend you visit those with in-house alteration stations. Lululemon hires and trains them and thus maintains a stricter quality control as compared to outsourcing to local tailor companies.
Other Lululemon Hemming Tips
The hemming process in Lululemon is quite straightforward. To ensure a smooth experience, remember to wash and fully dry your gear before hemming. You can also bring your shoes so they can match the length.
Also, don’t forget to disclose any alterations if you sell them in the future.
Conclusion…
Lululemon provides complementary hemming services in most of its stores. Some have retracted the service due to COVID-19 for hygiene reasons, thus it is best to contact your local store to verify.
They will hem for free and your garments will be ready for pickup within 7 days.