Wedding Dress & Bridal Seamstress – Alterations – Chapel Hill, NC

Thimble Alterations; Chapel Hill (NC); Remote; USD 34,440 - 82,656; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Work from home (independent contractor

Local client requests provided through

Flexibility to accept the jobs thatfit

Opportunity to grow repeat clients and

Job summary

Thimble Alterations in Chapel Hill, NC connects with clients through an online network, seeking skilled independent alteration professionals to tailor bridal and formalwear. You will alter gowns, bridesmaid dresses, and related items with precision.

This contractor role offers work from home opportunities, flexible scheduling, and the chance to grow a local client base by delivering high-quality fittings and timely communication.

Qualifications

• 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.

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.

Skills

Bridal alterations

Garment construction

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