Wedding Dress Alterations Melbourne
A beautifully fitted wedding dress should feel comfortable, secure and completely right for you. Ginger Pins Alterations provides specialist bridal tailoring on-site at Leah S Designs in Hallam, Melbourne.
We welcome wedding dresses purchased from any bridal store, designer or online retailer—not only gowns bought from Leah S Designs.
Alterations for Wedding Dresses from Any Store
No matter where you found your wedding dress, you are welcome to bring it to us for alterations. Each gown is assessed individually, taking into account its fabric, construction, boning, lace and embellishments.
We will explain what can realistically be achieved while preserving the original character and design of your dress.
Wedding Dress Alterations We Offer
Fit and Length
- Wedding dress hems
- Taking in or letting out
- Bodice and waist adjustments
- Strap alterations
- Neckline adjustments
Sleeves and Structure
- Sleeve and strap fitting
- Corset or zip adjustments
- Boning and bodice alterations
- Support and fit improvements
Bridal Finishing
- Wedding dress bustles
- Lace and beading work
- Detachable bridal pieces
- Minor repairs and finishing
The alterations possible will depend on the construction of your individual gown. We will assess your dress before confirming the work required.
Specialist Bridal Alterations in Hallam
Wedding gowns often require more specialised work than everyday clothing. Lace, beading, boning, corsetry and multiple skirt layers can all affect how a dress should be altered.
Ginger Pins Alterations operates on-site within Leah S Designs at 3/167 Princes Highway, Hallam. The private bridal setting is conveniently located for brides from Dandenong, Narre Warren, Berwick, Cranbourne, Pakenham and surrounding areas.
Frequently Asked Questions About Wedding Dress Alterations
Yes. We alter wedding dresses purchased from any bridal boutique, designer or online retailer. You do not need to have bought your gown from Leah S Designs to use our alterations service. Every dress is assessed individually before the required work is confirmed.
We recommend beginning your alterations approximately eight weeks before your wedding and allowing time for two or three fittings. More detailed alterations may require additional time, so please contact us early if your gown needs substantial changes.
Most wedding dresses can be taken in, although the amount depends on the gown’s construction, seams, boning, lace and embellishments. Some dresses can also be let out where sufficient seam allowance is available. We need to examine the gown before confirming exactly what can be achieved.
Yes. Lace and beaded wedding dresses can usually be altered, but the work may be more detailed because embellishments sometimes need to be carefully removed and reapplied. The design and lace placement will be assessed before the alterations and cost are confirmed.
Most importantly bring your shoes that you will be wearing on the day also bra and shapewear if your wearing it on the day.
The cost depends on the construction of the gown and the work required. A simple strap adjustment will cost less than alterations involving multiple skirt layers, lace, beading, boning or substantial changes to the bodice. We can explain the required work and provide pricing after assessing your dress.
Ginger Pins Alterations operates on-site within Leah S Designs at 3/167 Princes Highway, Hallam, in Melbourne’s south-east. We welcome brides from Hallam, Dandenong, Narre Warren, Berwick, Cranbourne, Pakenham and all Melbourne suburbs.
Enquire About Your Wedding Dress Alterations
Whether your gown came from Leah S Designs or somewhere completely different, you are welcome to contact us about alterations. Tell us your wedding date, where your dress was purchased and the changes you believe it may need.