Bridal Dress Alteration Specialist (Flexible, Home Studio)

Thimble Alterations LLC; Sandusky (OH); On-site; USD 34,000 - 83,000; Part time

Job summary

Thimble Alterations LLC 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, build custom bustles, and adjust bodices while working with lace, tulle, silk, satin, and beaded overlays. Independent contractor flexibility and a home studio setup are supported.

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 (A-line, ball gown, mermaid, sheath, fit-and-flare)
• 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

Fitting and measuring

Bustle construction

Delicate fabrics handling

Job description

Thimble Alterations LLC 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, build custom bustles, and adjust bodices while working with lace, tulle, silk, satin, and beaded overlays. Independent contractor flexibility and a home studio setup are supported.