Wedding Dress Specialist – Bridal Gown Alterations – Hesperia, CA

Thimble Alterations; Hesperia (CA); Hybrid; USD 41,328 - 68,880; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Independent contractor flexibility

Build long-term repeat business through reviews

Work from home studio

Job summary

Thimble Alterations is seeking a skilled wedding dress specialist to join their network of independent alteration professionals in Hesperia, California. If you have a passion for precision tailoring on bridal gowns, we want to hear from you.

This role involves hemming, fitting, and adjusting wedding dresses of all styles, as well as building custom bustles. You can enjoy the flexibility of working independently from your home studio, with bridal clients matched directly to your profile.

Qualifications

• Hands-on experience tailoring bridal or fine formalwear.
• Comfortable working with delicate fabrics and structured construction.
• Reliable communication with brides for timely deliveries.

Responsibilities

• Hem, take in, and let out various wedding dresses.
• Build custom bustles suited to each gown's train.
• Adjust bodices, alter straps, and repair zippers.

Skills

Precision tailoring

Comfort with multi-layer garments

Accurate measuring technique

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