Wedding Dress Specialist – Bridal Gown Alterations – River Oaks, TX

Thimble Alterations LLC; River Oaks (TX); Remote; USD 34,000 - 83,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible schedule

Home studio work

Job summary

Thimble Alterations seeks a skilled wedding dress specialist to join our network of independent alteration professionals. You will perform precision tailoring on bridal gowns and build custom bustles suited to each gown's train.

You will work from your home studio with flexible bookings, focusing on delicate fabrics like lace and tulle, and maintain clear timelines with brides. Independent contractor status offers autonomy and ongoing client referrals.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Hem, take in, and let out wedding dresses across silhouettes.
• Build custom bustles (American, French, ballroom, over).
• Adjust bodices, necklines, zippers, and lacing.
• Work with delicate fabrics (lace, tulle, silk, satin, organza).

Skills

Bridal tailoring

Gown fitting & measuring

Detail-oriented craftsmanship

Client communication

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