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How to Pin

Note: The following guides only cover alterations that shorten garments. We recommend matching your garment or visiting the tailor shop for all other requests.

Hemming Pants

Person wearing black latex pants and black shoes on a beige wooden floor.

Step 1:

Put on your pants and shoes you'll wear with them.

Image of a woman's hands holding the bottom hem of trousers with the hem flipped upwards.

Step 2:

Fold the bottom of ONE pant leg up to your desired length and secure with a pin.

Person wearing black platform shoes and dark cuffed pants with safety pins on wooden floor.

Step 3:

Stand up straight, check the length in the mirror, and adjust as necessary

Hemming Dress

Person wearing chunky black leather ankle boots and a white skirt, standing on a wooden floor.

Step 1:

Put on your dress and shoes you'll wear with them.

A person adjusting their beige skirt while wearing black leggings and boots, with hands showing red nail polish and gold jewelry.

Step 2:

Flip up the bottom of your dress to your ideal length and secure a section with pins.

Close-up of a person wearing a cream-colored skirt, black leggings, and a black top, with a gold bracelet and ring.

Step 3:

Stand up straight, check the length in the mirror, and adjust as necessary.

Shortening Straps

Person adjusting a bra strap on shoulder, close-up of hands.

Step 1:

Pinch one strap by the amount you want to shorten it by.

Close-up of hands repairing a black strap using a needle and safety pin, with a woman's face partially visible.

Step 2:

Secure the strap in place with a safety pin through both layers. You only need to pin one strap.

Close-up of a shoulder showing a black strap secured with a safety pin and a gold chain necklace.

Step 3:

Stand up straight, check the strap in the mirror, and adjust as necessary.

Still unsure about pinning?

Request to visit the tailor shop or for us to pick up your garment and we’ll pin you on the spot!