This is how to shorten the straps of a lined dress! It's surprisingly sewing TikTok Sewing Like Mad: Tutorial: Bagging Method for Lining of Sleeveless Dress & Nova Midi Dress by StyleArc. This is how to properly shorten the straps of a lined dress! You have to seam rip your straps open if the rest of the bodice is sewn down. I have How to fix the straps of your dress or top without a tailor. As a short gal, a lot of my straps are too long so heres a quick fix yiu can do at home! #sewing #sewingtiktok #sewingtutorial #tailor Acton dress Q & A series In the Folds Shorten shoulder straps, added inner lining to front bodice and length alteration