Bridal Alterations Specialist - Flexible, Home Studio

Thimble Alterations LLC; Boston (MA); Remote; USD 40,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible bookings

Direct client matching

Work from home studio

Job summary

Thimble Alterations LLC seeks a skilled wedding dress specialist to join our network of independent alteration professionals. You will tailor bridal gowns with precision, build custom bustles, and adjust bodices and necklines to fit every silhouette.

Independent contractor flexibility lets you accept bookings that fit your week, work from your home studio, and build lasting relationships with local bridal clients and referrals.

Qualifications

• Hands-on experience tailoring bridal or fine formalwear.
• Comfort working with multi-layer garments and structured construction.
• Accurate, repeatable measuring and fitting technique.
• Reliable communication with brides and clear delivery timelines.

Responsibilities

• Hem, take in, and let out wedding dresses across all silhouettes.
• Build custom bustles (American, French, ballroom, over) suited to each gown's train.
• Adjust bodices, alter straps and necklines, replace or add cups, install or repair zippers and lacing.
• Work confidently with delicate fabrics: lace, tulle, silk, satin, organza, beaded and sequined overlays.

Skills

Bridal tailoring

Delicate fabrics

Accurate measuring

Client communication

Job description

Thimble Alterations LLC seeks a skilled wedding dress specialist to join our network of independent alteration professionals. You will tailor bridal gowns with precision, build custom bustles, and adjust bodices and necklines to fit every silhouette.

Independent contractor flexibility lets you accept bookings that fit your week, work from your home studio, and build lasting relationships with local bridal clients and referrals.