Bridal Gown Alterations Specialist — Flexible

Thimble Alterations; State College (Centre County); Hybrid; USD 30,000 - 50,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Independent contractor flexibility

Direct client matching

Ability to work from home

Job summary

Thimble Alterations is looking for a skilled wedding dress specialist to join their independent network of alteration professionals. You will be responsible for hemming and altering wedding dresses, including building custom bustles and adjusting bodices.

The ideal candidate has hands-on experience in tailoring bridal or fine formalwear and is comfortable with delicate fabrics. This role offers independent contractor flexibility, and you can work from your home studio.

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 all silhouettes.
• Build custom bustles suited to each gown's train.
• Adjust bodices, alter straps and necklines, replace or add cups.

Skills

Tailoring bridal or fine formalwear

Measuring and fitting technique

Communication with clients

Job description

Thimble Alterations is looking for a skilled wedding dress specialist to join their independent network of alteration professionals. You will be responsible for hemming and altering wedding dresses, including building custom bustles and adjusting bodices.

The ideal candidate has hands-on experience in tailoring bridal or fine formalwear and is comfortable with delicate fabrics. This role offers independent contractor flexibility, and you can work from your home studio.