Wedding Dress Specialist – Bridal Gown Alterations – El Campo, TX

Thimble Alterations LLC; El Campo (TX); Remote; USD 30,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Contractor flexibility

Local client matching

Reviews and referrals

Home studio work

Job summary

Thimble Alterations LLC is 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.

In this role you will hem, take in, and let out dresses across silhouettes; build custom bustles; adjust bodices, straps, necklines, and zippers, working with lace, tulle, silk, and beaded overlays.

Qualifications

• 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.

Responsibilities

• 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.

Skills

Bridal tailoring

Fine formalwear

Accurate measuring

Fitting technique

Communication with brides

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