Rehems (6 letters) is a term used to describe the process of cutting off excess fabric from a garment. Alters (6 letters) is a term used to describe the process of making adjustments to a garment to make it fit better. HEMS (4 letters) is a term used to describe the process of folding and stitching the edge of a garment. Sew (4 letters) is a term used to describe the process of joining two pieces of fabric together. Together, these terms describe the job of a tailor, which involves cutting, adjusting, hemming, and sewing garments.