Wedding Dress & Bridal Seamstress – Alterations – Stevenson Ranch, CA

Thimble Alterations LLC; California; Remote; USD 28,000 - 45,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Work from home

Local client requests through platform

Flexible scheduling

Grow repeat clients and reviews

Job summary

Thimble Alterations is seeking independent contractors to alter bridal and formalwear from home. You will handle gowns, bridesmaid and mother-of-the-bride/groom dresses, including hems, zippers, and beading, with attention to precision and customer timelines.

Responsibilities include fittings, accurate measurements, and delivering high-quality finishes while keeping an organized workspace for client fittings. Flexible scheduling and remote work enable you to manage your own client load.

Qualifications

• Proven experience with bridal and/or women's formalwear alterations.
• Strong garment construction knowledge and precise measuring.
• Machine and hand sewing proficiency.
• Professional communication and customer service.

Responsibilities

• Alter wedding gowns, bridesmaid dresses, and mother-of-the-bride/groom dresses.
• Work with structured bridal gowns (layers, lace, beading).
• Conduct fittings and take precise measurements, communicating timelines.
• Deliver high-quality finishing and maintain an organized workspace for fittings.

Skills

Bridal alterations

Formalwear alterations

Precision measuring

Sewing (machine & hand)

Tools

Sewing machine

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