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 an older tutorial on how to shorten the straps of a ZARINA MINI DRESS BLUE Shorten Straps on Prom Dress Shortening the straps of a lined dress How To Shorten Shoulder Straps on Your Dress or Top The Sewing Garden The Oleander dress, in summery cotton and old linen for the interfacing and lining Made straps instead of the ribbon, but still haven't nailed the perfect length. Had to shorten the