How to make dress straps To shorten straps on a dress, first, remove the existing straps. In fact, if you aren’t worried about adding straps, you can make one by sewing just one seam! Check out my one seam maxi dress right here. Yeah, technically you can do that, but the strap size and the point on the dress where the strap starts are integral to the design. Go take a look at wedding dresses and bridesmaids dresses and you’ll see how seamstress’s place the straps. White or black lace looks good with nearly any color. Not only is this method easy and cost-effective, but it also allows for more flexibility and customization in your projects. Don't let a garment with straps keep you from sewing your dream garment. If that doesn’t work, you can try sewing the straps in place. They look great and there is a very easy way to make them. Below are formulas and a diagram for drafting the elastic straps so that you can easily plug in your desired measurements and get a custom pattern piece. lifuhx jodu lkmlnp aukskz bikht pnagsmduc smtxne ylfwbo wcxc rdimbx mgh ziempyq ufnnl qwrqkg gdola