Wedding Dress & Bridal Seamstress – Alterations

Thimble Alterations; McMurray (PA); Remote; USD 25,000 - 60,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Work from home

Local clients via platform

Flexible scheduling

Build client base

Job summary

Thimble Alterations in the United States invites experienced bridal and formalwear alterations professionals to join its network. You will tailor wedding gowns and bridesmaid attire, perform fittings, take precise measurements, and communicate timelines clearly to clients.

As an independent contractor, work remotely and choose projects that suit your schedule. Build repeat clients and reviews through your profile, delivering high-quality finishing, while maintaining an organized workspace for

Qualifications

• Proven experience with bridal/formalwear alterations.
• Strong garment construction knowledge and precision measuring.
• Professional communication and customer service.

Responsibilities

• Alter wedding gowns, bridesmaid dresses, and mother-of-the-bride/groom dresses with hemming, bustle, bodice/waist, straps, cups, and zippers.
• Work with structured gowns (lace, beading, linings, boning/tulle) and ensure high-quality finishing.
• Conduct fittings, take precise measurements, and communicate timelines clearly to clients.
• Deliver high-quality finishing and maintain an organized workspace suitable for fittings.

Skills

Bridal alterations

Garment construction

Precision measuring

Customer service

Tools

Sewing machine operation

Hand sewing

Job description

Join our network of independent alteration professionals specializing in bridal and wedding wear.

What You'll Do

• Alter wedding gowns, bridesmaid dresses, and mother-of-the-bride/groom dresses (hemming, bustle, bodice/waist, straps, cups, zippers)
• Work with structured bridal gowns (multiple layers, lace, beading, linings, boning/tulle)
• Conduct fittings, take precise measurements, and communicate timelines clearly
• Deliver high-quality finishing and maintain an organized workspace suitable for fittings

We also receive requests for prom dresses, evening gowns, cocktail dresses, suits, and other formalwear.

Requirements

• Proven experience with bridal and/or women's formalwear alterations
• Strong garment construction knowledge + precision measuring
• Machine + hand sewing proficiency
• Professional communication and customer service

Benefits / Highlights

• Work from home (independent contractor role)
• Local client requests provided through the platform
• Flexibility to accept the jobs that fit your schedule
• Opportunity to grow repeat clients and reviews through your profile