Bridal Alterations Specialist — Independent Contractor

Thimble Alterations; Lynchburg (VA); Remote; USD 34,000 - 55,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Contractor flexibility

Local client matching

Referral business growth

Work from home studio

Job summary

Thimble Alterations is seeking a skilled wedding dress specialist to join our 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.

You will hem, take in, and let out wedding dresses across silhouettes; build custom bustles; adjust bodices and necklines, replace or add cups, and work with delicate fabrics such as lace, tulle, silk, satin, organza and beadwork.

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 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 overlays.

Skills

Bridal tailoring

Fine formalwear

Accurate measuring

Bridal communication

Job description

Thimble Alterations is seeking a skilled wedding dress specialist to join our 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.

You will hem, take in, and let out wedding dresses across silhouettes; build custom bustles; adjust bodices and necklines, replace or add cups, and work with delicate fabrics such as lace, tulle, silk, satin, organza and beadwork.