WEDDING & BRIDAL DRESS ALTERATIONS
THE SEAM x LAVISH ALICE
Introducing, The Seam, our exclusive dress alterations and repair partners at Lavish Alice. The Seam connects you 'seamlessly' to local dress tailoring specialists to alter, repair and transform all your Lavish Alice purchases.
Your wedding dress should feel as though it was crafted exclusively for you, fitting perfectly and enhancing your beauty on your most important day. That’s where The Seam comes in.
Skilled experts from The Seam will tailor your dress to perfectly complement your beautiful figure, customizing every detail to your exact preferences. Whether it's adjusting the hem, refining the fit, or adding personal touches, The Seam will ensure your wedding dress is flawless for your special day.
What is the Seam?
Repair and Rewear. In partnership with The Seam, our care and repair service is designed to reduce the impact of your most beloved pieces. By caring for and mending quality items, your wardrobe will stand the test of time and your favorite items may be treasured forever.
The secret to long-lasting style is taking proper care of your clothes. Our repairs and alterations service brings you closer to a community of trusted experts in your local area so you can be sure that your clothes are getting the treatment they deserve. Just choose your service, book a virtual consultation with your Maker and let them take care of the rest.
Choose the service
Head to the portal and tell us what you need us to do, and we'll take it from there.
Find A Specialist
The Seam will then match you with a local specialist who'll attend to your every need.
Book Your Project
Your chosen specialist will get back to you within 24 hours with instructions on how to complete the booking.
Hemming & Length Adjustments
One of the most common adjustments is hemming, which is crucial for both comfort and elegance. Our expert tailors will adjust your gown’s hemline to the ideal length, ensuring you move freely without worrying about tripping or stepping on the fabric. From floor-length gowns to mini and midi styles, The Seam will make sure your dress length is just right for you.
Perfect Fit, Flawless Silhouette
Ensuring your dress fits you perfectly is another essential for Wedding dress alterations to help achieve a flawless fit. Whether it’s the adjusting the waist, hips, bust, or shortening your dress straps, alterations specialists can expertly tailor the dress to create a more fitted silhouette and ensure you won’t have any undesirable wardrobe malfunctions on your big day.
Finishing Touches
Dress fittings are also the perfect opportunity to customize your gown’s design. Whether you want to add sleeves, replace a zipper with a corset back, or introduce delicate beadwork and appliqués, The Seam is here to help bring your dream dress to life. Personalize your dress to make it truly one-of-a-kind, reflecting your personality and style.
FAQs
Click on Booking Portal here, where you’ll be asked some questions about the item that you need help with. You will then be matched with the best Maker for your needs. You'll be asked to create an account or sign in if you have one already.
You'll hear from your Maker within 48 hours and can choose to send your item(s) by post, courier, visit a local studio or have your Maker visit your home for a fitting.
You can keep track of your bookings at all times by logging into The Seam and clicking on 'My Projects'.
There are three options for pick-up and collection. You can meet your Maker in person, send your items by postal services or book a courier. If you choose to have your Maker visit you for a fitting, they will charge a £15 per hour travel fee.
Please note, services which require fittings (alterations) are currently only available in select cities across the UK. All other services are available UK-wide, via post or courier.
If your booking requires a fitting, once you have been matched with your Maker they will arrange the best time and place for an appointment. You can arrange a fitting at home, at your workplace or at the Makers’ studio.
When you opt for a home fitting, Makers charge £15/hour to cover the travel time. Your Maker can provide a quote for this prior to the fitting.
Please note, services which require fittings (alterations) are currently only available in select cities across the UK. All other services are available UK-wide, via post or courier.
Every project is uniquely priced; however you can see a link to the Guide prices here.
Our standard service turnaround time is 10 days. We will always let you know if a project is going to take longer than this to complete. If you need an item completed by a certain date please let us know at the beginning of your booking.
When you book an alteration service, you will be matched with a skilled tailor who is local toyour area. The Seam has tailors across London, Brighton, Edinburgh, Leeds, Liverpool, St Albans, Manchester, Exeter, Bristol, Cardiff, and more!
Once matched, you'll have the option of in-person consultations either at your home or at the tailor's studio. If a local tailor isn’t available in your area yet, we can connect you with a tailor who provides remote fittings, guiding you through the process of pinning or measuring your items, and then sending them by post for tailoring. For quick fixes, you can also choose to send your garments by post without the need for an in-person consultation.
Let The Seam be part of your wedding dress journey, ensuring you look and feel extraordinary on your special day.