Wedding Dress & Bridal Seamstress – Alterations – San Francisco, CA

Thimble Alterations; San Francisco (CA); On-site; USD 25,000 - 50,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Work from home

Local client requests provided

Flexibility to accept jobs

Opportunity to grow repeat clients

Job summary

Thimble Alterations, based in San Francisco, California, is seeking independent alteration professionals specializing in bridal and wedding wear. The role involves altering wedding gowns, bridesmaid dresses, and other formalwear while conducting fittings and precise measurements.

Successful candidates will have excellent skills in garment construction, sewing, and customer service, with the flexibility to work from home. Benefits include local client requests through the platform and opportunities to grow repeat clients.

Qualifications

• Proven experience with bridal and women's formalwear alterations.
• Strong garment construction knowledge and precision measuring.
• Proficient in machine and hand sewing.
• Excellent professional communication and customer service skills.

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

Precision measuring

Machine and hand sewing proficiency

Professional communication

Customer service

Job description

Overview

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.