Jeff writes:
Apparently, noted seamstress Jean will hem clothing that is too long — in an original fashion.
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Jeff writes:
Apparently, noted seamstress Jean will hem clothing that is too long — in an original fashion.
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– March 19, 2009
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Actually, I think this might not be a mistaken apostrophe (although not exactly good grammer). They mean they will hem your jeans and what will show is the original hem of your jeans (aka the “jean’s hem”). It’s a fancy sewing trick. Really:
http://www.daciaray.com/?p=38
Wouldn’t the original hem of your jeans be your “jeans’ hem”?
And, it’s grammar, not grammer.