Wedding Dress Specialist, Bridal Gown Alterations

Job overview

The Wedding Dress Specialist works from a home studio in Huntersville, NC, as an independent alteration professional. Pay is $30–$40 per hour. Thimble Alterations matches local bridal clients with alteration professionals. The specialist performs precise bridal gown alterations and fittings, helping clients achieve gown adjustments suited to each garment and its design.

What you'll do

• Hem, take in, and let out wedding dresses
• build custom bustles
• adjust bodices, straps, and necklines
• replace or add cups
• install or repair zippers and lacing
• work with delicate fabrics and multi-layer garments
• measure and fit accurately
• communicate with brides and provide clear delivery timelines.

What we're looking for

Skills & competencies

wedding dress specialist

bridal gown alterations

fine formalwear

custom bustles

delicate fabrics

home studio

huntersville nc

thimble alterations

$30–$40/hr

independent contractor

flexible bookings

Work arrangement

• Weekend coverage required

Why this role

Independent contractor flexibility to accept bookings that fit the professional’s schedule; no storefront is required.

About the employer

Thimble Alterations is hiring for this role. Industry: Cut and Sew Apparel Contractors. Sector: 31.