Dress - Shorten Bodice

Quick and convenient alterations and repairs.

Service Description & Price

Dress Too Long in The Waist Area?

Shorten the bodice of a dress to correct length and improve overall fit and proportion. This alteration adjusts the garment through the waist area while maintaining the original shape and construction.

Standard Pricing - $110

For most dresses, this option covers shortening the bodice using straightforward construction techniques.

Premium Pricing - $190

Our premium option assigns your dress to our most experienced fixers and allows for additional time and care. Recommended for delicate, vintage, sentimental, or high-value pieces where precision and finish matter most.

This service is required for leather, silk, suede, and embellished dresses.

Just a few clicks, and your Item will be fixed to perfection!

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    Choose How You'll Work With Us

    Start by choosing how you'd like to work with us: schedule a Studio Appointment, Book Online for mail-in or home pickup, or visit us during Walk-In hours. Then we'll guide you through the next steps.

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    Drop Off or Send It In

    Bring your item to our Seattle studio, mail it in, or schedule a Seattle home pickup.

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    Relax While We Work

    Our expert fixers get to work, whether your garment comes by mail, in person, or is picked up from your doorstep.

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    Back in Rotation

    Your refreshed piece will be returned by delivery, mail, or ready for pickup at our studio, usually within 2-3 weeks.

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