Evening Gown & Cocktail Dress Seamstress – Alterations – Rexburg, ID

Thimble Alterations•Rexburg, ID

7h•Remote

About The Position

This role is for an independent alteration professional specializing in evening and cocktail wear. The primary duties involve altering various types of formal dresses, including evening gowns, cocktail dresses, and gala/black-tie attire. This includes tasks such as hemming, adjusting bodices and waists, modifying straps, adding or removing cups, and repairing zippers. The professional will be expected to work with complex structured formal dresses, which often feature multiple layers, lace, beading, sequins, and linings. Key aspects of the role also include conducting precise fittings, taking accurate measurements, and maintaining clear communication regarding timelines with clients. A high standard of finishing quality is required, and the professional must maintain an organized workspace suitable for client fittings. While the core focus is on evening and cocktail wear, there will also be opportunities to receive requests for alterations on wedding dresses, prom dresses, bridesmaid dresses, suits, and other formalwear.

Requirements

Experience with women's formalwear and/or evening wear alterations
Strong garment construction knowledge + precision measuring
Machine + hand sewing proficiency
Professional communication and customer service

Responsibilities

Alter evening gowns, cocktail dresses, and gala/black-tie dresses (hemming, bodice/waist, straps, cups, zippers)
Work with structured formal dresses (multiple layers, lace, beading, sequins, linings)
Conduct fittings, take precise measurements, and communicate timelines clearly
Deliver high-quality finishing and maintain an organized workspace suitable for fittings