Wedding Dress & Bridal Seamstress - Alterations - Matthews, NC

Thimble Alterations; Matthews (NC); Hybrid; USD 30,000 - 50,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Work from home

Flexibility to accept jobs

Local client requests provided

Job summary

Thimble Alterations is seeking independent alteration professionals specializing in bridal and women's formalwear. The role involves altering wedding gowns and dresses, conducting fittings, and providing high-quality finishes while maintaining an organized workspace.

Flexible work-from-home environment with local client requests. Candidates must have experience in garment alterations and strong measuring skills. This is an independent contractor role with the opportunity to grow repeat clients.

Qualifications

• Proven experience with bridal and/or women's formalwear alterations.
• Strong garment construction knowledge and precision measuring.
• Proficiency in machine and hand sewing.

Responsibilities

• Alter gowns and dresses including hemming, bustle, and zippers.
• Conduct fittings and take precise measurements.
• Deliver high-quality finishes and maintain an organized workspace.

Skills

Bridal and women's formalwear alterations

Precision measuring

Machine and hand sewing proficiency

Professional communication

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 proficiencyProfessional 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