Wedding Dress Alterations & Customisation in Singapore

At House of Ivory, we believe every bride deserves a gown that fits like it was made just for her. That’s why we offer professional wedding dress alterations and customisation services in Singapore—delivered with care, precision, and a personal touch. 

Our bridal studio in Singapore, located near the Peranakan Museum on Armenian Street, is equipped with an in-house alterations studio where our expert seamstresses have impressive workmanship to handle everything from subtle tweaks to complete dress transformations. From hem adjustments and bustle installations to more complex wedding gown alterations like reshaping bodices or adding bespoke details, we bring your dream dress to life—seam by seam.

Why Choose House of Ivory for Bridal Gown Alteration?

  • Tailored for the Modern Bride: Each alteration is done with your comfort, body shape, and wedding style in mind.
  • In-House Experts: Our experienced seamstresses specialise in bridal fabrics such as lace, satin, tulle, and silk.
  • Quick Turnaround: We work within your timeline to make sure your gown is ready for fittings, pre-wedding shoots, or destination weddings.
  • Custom-Made Design Options: Want to personalise your gown? We offer design enhancements like sleeves, beading, trains, and more.

Common Wedding Dress Alteration Services

Whether you need to refine the fit or add bespoke elements, our team is ready to help. Take a look at some of the most common alteration requests we handle:

  • Hemming and Length Adjustments
    Shortening or adjusting to make your couture length suitable to your height and footwear.
  • Taking In or Letting Out the Sides
    Achieve the perfect fit at the bust, waist, or hips.
  • Reshaping Necklines
    Resize the neckline for a more flattering or modest look.
  • Adding or Removing Straps/Sleeves
    From off-shoulder sleeves to illusion lace straps—customise your gown’s style.
  • Bustle Installation
    Perfect for gowns with long trains—elegantly lift your dress for the reception.
  • Bodice Restructuring
    More advanced adjustments and customization for structured gowns, including boning or padding.
  • Custom Embellishments
    Add beadwork, lace appliqué, or decorative features to reconstruct and personalise your one-of-a-kind gown.

How Our Alteration Process Works

Initial Consultation & Fitting

Bring your gown to our boutique for an in-depth fitting session with our seamstress.

  1. Alteration Planning
    We’ll discuss your desired changes, timeline, and provide a cost estimate.
  2. In-House Alterations
    Our experienced team carefully alters and customises your dress, focusing on contour, detail and comfort.
  3. Final Fitting
    Try on your made to order gown again to ensure everything is perfect. Final tweaks will be made if needed.

Book Your Alteration Appointment Today

Whether you’ve already said “yes” to the dress or are still exploring options, our wedding gown alteration services in Singapore are here to make your gown truly yours. We welcome brides who have purchased or rented their dresses from other boutiques too.

Book your appointment here or contact us directly to find out how we can help you feel your absolute best on your wedding day.