Wedding Dress Alterations in London

• Sleeve Adjustments

Shortening / Lengthening Sleeves

We carefully shorten or lengthen your gown’s sleeves to suit your proportions, maintaining original style and detailing.

Slimming the Sleeves

For a more elegant, fitted look, we taper bulky sleeves while preserving comfort and design harmony.

Adding Functional Buttonholes

We create or repair real buttonholes for sleeves, especially important in detailed or vintage bridal designs.

• Body & Fit Adjustments

Taking in the Sides

Perfect for slimming the waist or contouring the torso — we tailor your dress for a seamless, flattering shape.

Letting Out the Seams

For added comfort, we can gently let out the side or back seams where extra fabric allows, without affecting structure.

Shoulder Adjustments

We modify the shoulder width, slope, or seams to ensure the dress sits comfortably and doesn’t shift or slip.

• Length & Hemming

Shortening the Dress Hem

We shorten the dress to your desired heel height, with care taken not to disturb intricate lace, beading, or layers.

Note: Shortening may affect proportions in heavily structured or floor-length designs, and is most effective on simpler or casual dresses.

Adjusting the Lining

Whenever we alter the outer hem, we re-hem the lining accordingly to maintain comfort and alignment throughout the gown.

• Collar & Lapels

Reducing Collar Gap

We refine the neckline to remove gaps and ensure it follows your body’s contours — especially important for off-the-shoulder or bateau styles.

Reshaping Lapels

For structured bridal pieces (e.g. bridal coats or boleros), we can reshape lapels for a softer or sharper appearance.

• Pockets & Closures

Moving or Raising Pockets

If your gown includes pockets, we can reposition them to suit your comfort or silhouette, without disturbing the overall design.

Adjusting Buttons

We replace, move, or reinforce buttons for a secure and polished finish — especially important for back closures and decorative buttons.