Wedding Dress & Bridal Seamstress – Alterations – Bristol, RI

Thimble Alterations LLC; Bristol (RI); Remote; USD 34,000 - 55,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Work from home

Local client requests

Flexible schedule

Grow client base

Job summary

Thimble Alterations LLC is expanding its network of independent alteration professionals in the Rhode Island area. This remote, contract-based opportunity invites artisans who specialize in bridal and women's formalwear to join a platform that matches local clients with skilled freelancers for fittings and alterations.

You'll choose projects that fit your schedule, manage precise measurements, and deliver high-quality finishes from the comfort of your own workspace.

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, bridesmaid dresses, and related formalwear.
• Work with structured gowns, multiple layers, lace, beading, and linings.
• Conduct fittings, take precise measurements, and communicate timelines.
• Deliver high-quality finishing and maintain an organized workspace for fittings.
• Handle requests for prom and other formalwear as they arise.

Skills

Bridal alterations

Garment construction

Precision measuring

Sewing proficiency

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