Wedding Dress Specialist – Bridal Gown Alterations – Imperial, MO

Thimble Alterations LLC; Imperial (MO); Remote; USD 34,000 - 83,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible schedule

Direct client 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.

About the Role: Hem, take in, and let out wedding dresses across silhouettes; build custom bustles; adjust bodices and zippers; work with lace, tulle, silk and beaded overlays.

Qualifications

• Hands-on experience tailoring bridal or fine formalwear.
• Accurate measuring and fitting techniques for multi-layer gowns.
• Ability to work with delicate fabrics such as lace, tulle, satin.

Responsibilities

• Hem, take in, and let out gowns across silhouettes.
• Build custom bustles and adjust bodices and zippers.
• Communicate clearly with brides and manage timelines.

Skills

Bridal alterations

Fittings with brides

Measuring accuracy

Fabric handling

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