Wedding Dress & Bridal Seamstress – Alterations

Thimble Alterations LLC; Middlebury (VT); Remote; USD 35,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Work from home

Flexible schedule

Job summary

Thimble Alterations LLC is seeking independent contractors to alter bridal and formalwear from home, with client requests provided through our platform.

As part of our network, you will perform gown alterations, fittings, and finishing, while maintaining an organized workspace and delivering high-quality results. Flexibility to accept jobs that fit your schedule helps you grow ratings and repeat clients.

Qualifications

• Experience altering bridal and formalwear.
• Strong garment construction knowledge.
• Proficient sewing on both machine and hand.
• Excellent communication with clients.

Responsibilities

• 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.

Skills

Bridal alterations

Precision measuring

Sewing (machine & hand)

Customer service

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