How much does it cost to take the hem up on a wedding dress? Oriole Bridal & Alterations How to Restyle a Wedding Dress (with amazing results!) I Am Sew Crazy Shortening a lace wedding dress isnt just about taking up the hem., Each appliqu is carefully unpicked, the length adjusted, and every detail hand stitched back into place exactly as it was., No I was so stoked with how this hem extension turned out We had to extend all four layers to the exact measurement she needed and the fabric matching honestly made my day! The lace we had on hand was