Wedding Dress & Bridal Seamstress – Alterations – Santee, CA

Thimble Alterations; Santee (CA); Hybrid; USD 27,552 - 68,880; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Work from home

Flexibility to choose jobs

Local client requests provided

Job summary

Thimble Alterations in Santee, California, is looking for experienced individuals to handle bridal and formalwear alterations. Responsibilities include altering wedding dresses, conducting fittings, and delivering high-quality work in an organized space.

Applicants should have strong garment construction knowledge and sewing proficiency. This is an independent contractor role that allows for flexibility and the opportunity to grow a repeat clientele through the platform.

Qualifications

• Proven experience with bridal and/or women's formalwear alterations.
• Strong garment construction knowledge & precision measuring.
• Machine & hand sewing proficiency required.

Responsibilities

• Alter wedding gowns and formalwear including fittings and measurements.
• Deliver high-quality finishing and maintain an organized workspace.

Skills

Bridal alterations experience

Garment construction knowledge

Machine & 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