Shorten Straps

Check out the step-by-step instructions to learn how to pin your shirt for the Shorten Straps alteration.

Applicable items include Tank Tops and Dresses. Tank Top depicted in Pinning Guide for reference.

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Before You Get Started

To pin this alteration, you’ll need the one Shorten Straps safety pin from your Ship Kit.

If you don’t have a Ship Kit yet, head to our Shop page to get started. Once you complete your order, we’ll send your complimentary Ship Kit.

SHOP ALTERATIONS

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Determine the new strap length.

Choose either Option A or B below to find your perfect strap length.

A Put on the item you are altering.

While standing up straight in front of a mirror, gather and pinch the excess strap fabric at the top of the strap (where it rests on your shoulder), testing different lengths until your neckline and armholes feel comfortable. Continue testing lengths until you’re satisfied.

Once you’ve decided on the new strap length, hold the pinched fabric in place and grab the Shorten Straps safety pin from your Ship Kit.

Shortening your straps will affect the fit and shape of your neckline and armholes. Make sure you’re happy with how they look and feel while testing different strap lengths.

B Use an item you own as a guide.

Look through your closet for items similar to the one you're altering. Pick one with a strap length you like to copy.

Once you've picked your reference item, lay the item you’re altering on a flat surface, then place the reference piece on top.

Align the shoulders of both items before marking the new length for your straps.

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Mark the desired strap length with the Shorten Straps safety pin.

Place the safety pin perpendicular to your tank top strap at the base of your pinched fabric. Secure the pin through both layers of the pinched strap fabric.

You only need to pin one strap. We’ll make sure they’re shortened evenly.

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Test the strap length you pinned.

After placing the Shorten Straps safety pin, check how the pinned length feels and looks. Hold the other strap at the same level to preview the final fit.

Adjust and repin if needed.

If you purchased additional customizations for this item, refer to the next Pinning Guide. Otherwise, continue with this step.

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Prepare the pinned item for shipping.

If wearing the item, carefully take it off, ensuring all safety pins stay in place.

Put your item and its Instruction Card into your Ship Kit Return Bag.

After using all Instruction Cards, seal your Ship Kit Return Bag, attach the prepaid shipping label, and drop it off at any USPS location.

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