Bridal Alterations Specialist — Home Studio & Flexible hrs

Thimble Alterations; West Haven (CT); On-site; USD 34,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

Thimble Alterations is seeking a skilled wedding dress specialist to join a network of independent alteration professionals. If you have a passion for precision tailoring on bridal gowns and a steady hand for delicate fabrics, we want to hear from you.

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, and install or repair zippers.

Qualifications

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

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 with delicate fabrics such as lace, tulle, silk, satin, organza, beaded and sequined overlays.

Skills

Bridal tailoring

Job description

Thimble Alterations is seeking a skilled wedding dress specialist to join a network of independent alteration professionals. If you have a passion for precision tailoring on bridal gowns and a steady hand for delicate fabrics, we want to hear from you.

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, and install or repair zippers.