Wedding Dress & Bridal Seamstress – Alterations

Thimble Alterations LLC; Nashville (TN); Remote; USD 34,000 - 55,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Work from home

Job summary

Thimble Alterations LLC is seeking skilled bridal alteration specialists to join our network of independent professionals. You will work from home, crafting alterations for wedding gowns, bridesmaids, and mother-of-the-bride/groom dresses with precision and care.

You'll conduct fittings, take precise measurements, and communicate timelines clearly, while receiving local client requests through the platform and the freedom to accept jobs that fit your schedule and growth goals.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Bridal alterations

Garment construction

Measuring accuracy

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