Wedding Dress and Bridal Seamstress — Alterations

Job overview

The Wedding Dress and Bridal Seamstress — Alterations role is remote and home-based, serving local client requests in the Hickory, NC area. Compensation is $30–$40 per hour. The role works through Thimble Alterations’ platform as an independent contractor, with flexibility to accept jobs that fit the seamstress’s schedule. The role exists to provide skilled alterations and fittings for bridal and formalwear clients. It contributes to a well-fitted finished garment through precise measurements, sewing, clear timeline communication, and careful work on structured gowns and other formal clothing.

What you'll do

• Alter wedding gowns, bridesmaid dresses, and mother-of-the-bride or groom dresses, including hems, bustles, bodices, waists, straps, cups, and zippers
• work with structured gowns featuring layers, lace, beading, linings, boning, and tulle
• conduct fittings and take precise measurements
• communicate timelines clearly
• deliver high-quality finishing and maintain an organized fitting workspace.

What we're looking for

Skills & competencies

wedding dress seamstress

bridal alterations

remote

hickory nc area

thimble alterations

independent contractor

$30–$40/hour

wedding gowns

fittings

formalwear

machine sewing

hand sewing

Work arrangement

• Weekend coverage required

Benefits & perks

• Flexible acceptance of local client requests, work from home, and opportunity to build repeat clients and reviews.

Why this role

Independent contractor role with work-from-home flexibility and local client requests provided through the platform. The posting requires proven bridal or women’s formalwear alteration experience, garment construction knowledge, precision measuring, and machine and hand sewing proficiency.

About the employer

Thimble Alterations is hiring for this role. Industry: All Other Personal Services. Sector: 81.