Wedding Dress & Bridal Seamstress – Alterations – Elon, NC

Thimble Alterations; Elon (NC); Remote; USD 28,000 - 55,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Work from home

Independent contractor role

Flexible schedule

Platform-based client requests

Job summary

Thimble Alterations connects independent alteration professionals with brides and clients seeking high-quality bridal and formalwear tailoring. You will alter gowns, bridesmaid and mother‑of‑the‑bride/groom outfits, handling hems, bustles, zippers, and intricate details while managing timelines and fittings.

This is an independent contractor role with work-from-home flexibility. You can accept client requests through the platform and grow your profile with repeat clients and positive reviews.

Qualifications

• Proven experience with bridal and/or women's formalwear alterations.
• Strong garment construction knowledge and precise measuring.
• Machine and 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/formalwear alterations

Garment construction knowledge

Precision measuring

Machine & hand sewing

Tools

Sewing machines

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