Bridal Alterations Specialist — Flexible, Home Studio

Thimble Alterations; River Oaks (TX); On-site; USD 34,000 - 83,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible schedule

Home studio work

Job summary

Thimble Alterations seeks a skilled wedding dress specialist to join our network of independent alteration professionals. You will perform precision tailoring on bridal gowns and build custom bustles suited to each gown's train.

You will work from your home studio with flexible bookings, focusing on delicate fabrics like lace and tulle, and maintain clear timelines with brides. Independent contractor status offers autonomy and ongoing client referrals.

Qualifications

• Hands-on experience tailoring bridal or formalwear.
• Accurate, repeatable measuring and fitting technique.
• Ability to work with delicate fabrics such as lace, tulle, silk, satin.

Responsibilities

• Hem, take in, and let out wedding dresses across silhouettes.
• Build custom bustles (American, French, ballroom, over).
• Adjust bodices, necklines, zippers, and lacing.
• Work with delicate fabrics (lace, tulle, silk, satin, organza).

Skills

Bridal tailoring

Gown fitting & measuring

Detail-oriented craftsmanship

Client communication

Job description

Thimble Alterations seeks a skilled wedding dress specialist to join our network of independent alteration professionals. You will perform precision tailoring on bridal gowns and build custom bustles suited to each gown's train.

You will work from your home studio with flexible bookings, focusing on delicate fabrics like lace and tulle, and maintain clear timelines with brides. Independent contractor status offers autonomy and ongoing client referrals.