Bridal Alterations Specialist: Flexible, Home Studio

Thimble Alterations LLC; Kansas City (MO); Remote; USD 34,000 - 55,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Independent contractor flexibility

Home studio work

Direct client matching

Job summary

Thimble Alterations LLC in Kansas City seeks a skilled wedding dress specialist to join its network of independent alteration professionals. You will tailor bridal gowns with precision, handling delicate fabrics and complex silhouettes, from A-line to ball gown, ensuring flawless fit.

You’ll craft bustles, adjust bodices, and replace or modify zippers and straps, while communicating clearly with brides about timelines.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Hem, take in, and let out wedding dresses across silhouettes.
• Build custom bustles 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 alterations

Tailoring

Fittings

Communication with brides

Tools

Sewing machine

Job description

Thimble Alterations LLC in Kansas City seeks a skilled wedding dress specialist to join its network of independent alteration professionals. You will tailor bridal gowns with precision, handling delicate fabrics and complex silhouettes, from A-line to ball gown, ensuring flawless fit.

You’ll craft bustles, adjust bodices, and replace or modify zippers and straps, while communicating clearly with brides about timelines.