Raise shoulders on sleeveless garment Raise shoulders sleeveless garment could be for a number of reasons. 1.  The shoulders are too high, which causes the dress to hang too low at the bust. 2.  The dress is tight at the hips, and raising it at the shoulder solves this problem. Sleeveless garments can be constructed a number of ways, however there are two main methods used, and this affects your alteration. Front and [...]