Wedding Dress & Bridal Seamstress - Alterations - Pendleton, IN

Thimble Alterations; Pendleton (IN); On-site; USD 30,000 - 60,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Work from home

Client requests provided

Flexible scheduling

Opportunities for repeat clients

Job summary

Thimble Alterations in Pendleton, Indiana, is seeking skilled alterations professionals to work on wedding gowns and formal dresses. This independent contractor role allows you to work from home, accept jobs that fit your schedule, and receive local client requests through our platform.

The ideal candidate should have proven experience in bridal and women's formalwear alterations, strong garment construction knowledge, and machine sewing proficiency. Flexibility and excellent customer service are essential for building repeat clients and positive reviews.

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 wedding gowns, bridesmaid dresses, and formalwear.
• Conduct fittings and take precise measurements.
• Deliver high-quality finishing and maintain an organized workspace.

Skills

Bridal and women's formalwear alterations

Garment construction knowledge

Machine sewing proficiency

Hand sewing proficiency

Professional communication

Customer service

Job description

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 & plus; 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