Wedding Dress & Bridal Seamstress – Alterations – Appleton, WI

Thimble Alterations•Appleton, WI

8h•Remote

About The Position

Join a network of independent alteration professionals specializing in bridal and wedding wear. The role involves altering wedding gowns, bridesmaid dresses, and mother-of-the-bride/groom dresses, including hemming, bustle work, bodice and waist alterations, straps, cups, and zippers. Work may involve structured bridal gowns with multiple layers, lace, beading, linings, boning, and tulle. The seamstress conducts fittings, takes precise measurements, communicates timelines clearly, delivers high-quality finishing, and maintains an organized workspace suitable for fittings. Requests may also include prom dresses, evening gowns, cocktail dresses, suits, and other formalwear. This is an independent contractor role with work-from-home flexibility; local client requests are provided through the platform, and professionals can accept jobs that fit their schedule.

Requirements

Proven experience with bridal and/or women's formalwear alterations.
Strong garment construction knowledge and precision measuring skills.
Proficiency in machine and hand sewing.
Professional communication and customer service skills.

Responsibilities

Alter wedding gowns, bridesmaid dresses, and mother-of-the-bride/groom dresses, including hemming, bustle work, bodice and waist alterations, straps, cups, and zippers.
Work with structured bridal gowns containing multiple layers, lace, beading, linings, boning, and tulle.
Conduct fittings and take precise measurements.
Communicate timelines clearly to clients.
Deliver high-quality finishing and maintain an organized workspace suitable for fittings.
Handle requests for prom dresses, evening gowns, cocktail dresses, suits, and other formalwear as applicable.