Bridal Gown Seamstress – Custom Fittings & Alterations – Pittsburg, CA

Thimble Alterations; Pittsburg (CA); On-site; USD 34,000 - 83,000; Part time

Job summary

Thimble Alterations in Pittsburg, CA is seeking an experienced bridal seamstress to guide brides through the entire alteration process. You will work one-on-one with brides, conducting fittings and customizing gowns on a schedule that fits the platform's guidelines.

This independent contractor role offers the opportunity to build a public profile, manage your own workload, and be paid through the platform after each completed job, with emphasis on high-value gown handling and exceptional client

Qualifications

• Demonstrated bridal alteration experience (portfolio or references welcomed)
• Confidence working with high-value gowns and the patience to fit them properly
• Strong customer-facing presence: brides remember the seamstress who calmed their nerves
• Reliable workspace with adequate space for fitting and steaming

Responsibilities

• Conduct first, second, and final fittings with brides for their wedding gowns
• Customize gowns for each bride: hemming, side seams, bodice shaping, neckline adjustments, sleeve modifications
• Create bustles tailored to the dress design and the bride's preference
• Handle bridesmaid dresses, mother-of-the-bride gowns, and ceremony attire alongside the main gown
• Walk brides through what is possible with their dress, what timelines look like, and what to expect on the day

Skills

Bridal alteration experience

Customer-facing

Gown handling

Job description

Looking for an experienced bridal seamstress who enjoys working one-on-one with brides through the entire alteration process. Independent contractor role with bookings provided through our platform.

The Work

• Conduct first, second, and final fittings with brides for their wedding gowns
• Customize gowns for each bride: hemming, side seams, bodice shaping, neckline adjustments, sleeve modifications
• Create bustles tailored to the dress design and the bride's preference
• Handle bridesmaid dresses, mother-of-the-bride gowns, and ceremony attire alongside the main gown
• Walk brides through what is possible with their dress, what timelines look like, and what to expect on the day

You Should Have

• Demonstrated bridal alteration experience (portfolio or references welcomed)
• Confidence working with high-value gowns and the patience to fit them properly
• Strong customer-facing presence: brides remember the seamstress who calmed their nerves
• Reliable workspace with adequate space for fitting and steaming

The Setup

• Independent contractor: you set your schedule and rates within platform guidelines
• Bookings come from local brides searching specifically for someone in your area
• Build a public profile that showcases your work and earns repeat referrals
• Get paid through the platform after each completed job