Wedding Dress & Bridal Seamstress – Alterations – Suffolk, VA

Thimble Alterations LLC; Suffolk (VA); On-site; USD 28,000 - 56,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Work from home

Independent contractor role

Flexible scheduling

Job summary

Thimble Alterations LLC is seeking independent alteration professionals to join our network, specializing in bridal and wedding wear.

As an independent contractor, you will alter gowns, attend fittings, take precise measurements, and build your local client base through flexible schedules and platform support.

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 bridal and bridesmaid dresses (hemming, bustle, zippers).
• Work with structured gowns (layers, lace, beading, linings).
• Take measurements and run fittings with clients.
• Provide high-quality finishing and keep a tidy fitting space.

Skills

Bridal alterations

Customer service

Garment measuring

Tools

Sewing machines

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

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