Wedding Dress & Bridal Seamstress – Alterations – Madison, WI

Thimble Alterations; Madison (WI); On-site; USD 27,552 - 82,656; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Work from home (contractor)

Platform-based client requests

Flexible schedule

Job summary

Thimble Alterations is seeking independent contractors in Madison to alter bridal and women’s formalwear. You will handle hemming, bustles, bodices, zippers, and fittings with attention to detail.

As a remote contractor, you can accept local client requests through the platform and build a reputation with repeat clients and reviews, while maintaining a flexible schedule that fits your availability.

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 skills.

Responsibilities

• Alter wedding gowns, bridesmaid dresses, and related bridal wear.
• Work with structured gowns (layers, lace, beading, linings).
• Conduct fittings, take measurements, and communicate timelines clearly.
• Deliver high-quality finishing and maintain organized workspace for fittings.

Skills

Bridal alterations

Precision measuring

Sewing proficiency

Customer service

Tools

Sewing machines

Hand sewing

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