Wedding Dress Specialist – Bridal Gown Alterations – Dallas, TX

Thimble Alterations LLC; Dallas (TX); Remote; USD 34,000 - 48,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Contractor flexibility

Direct client matching

No storefront required

Job summary

Thimble Alterations seeks a skilled wedding dress specialist to join its network of independent alteration professionals. You will tailor bridal gowns with precision, managing delicate fabrics from lace to beading while communicating clearly with clients.

As an independent contractor, you choose bookings that fit your week, build direct relationships with local bridal clients, and grow a repeat business through reviews and referrals.

Qualifications

• Hands-on experience tailoring bridal or fine formalwear.
• Accurate, repeatable measuring and fitting technique.
• Comfort working with delicate fabrics such as lace, tulle, silk and satin.

Responsibilities

• Hem, take in, and let out wedding dresses across silhouettes.
• Build custom bustles suited to each gown’s train.
• Adjust bodices, straps, necklines, zippers and lacing.
• Work confidently with lace, tulle, silk, satin and beaded overlays.

Skills

Bridal tailoring

Fine formalwear

Measuring & fitting

Delicate fabrics

Job description

We are seeking a skilled wedding dress specialist to join our network of independent alteration professionals. If you have a passion for precision tailoring on bridal gowns and a steady hand for delicate fabrics, we want to hear from you.

About the Role

• Hem, take in, and let out wedding dresses across all silhouettes (A-line, ball gown, mermaid, sheath, fit-and-flare)
• Build custom bustles (American, French, ballroom, over) suited to each gown's train
• Adjust bodices, alter straps and necklines, replace or add cups, install or repair zippers and lacing
• Work confidently with delicate fabrics: lace, tulle, silk, satin, organza, beaded and sequined overlays

What We Look For

• Hands-on experience tailoring bridal or fine formalwear
• Comfort working with multi-layer garments and structured construction
• Accurate, repeatable measuring and fitting technique
• Reliable communication with brides and clear delivery timelines

What You Get

• Independent contractor flexibility — accept the bookings that fit your week
• Local bridal clients matched directly to your profile
• Build long-term repeat business through reviews and referrals
• No storefront required — work from your home studio