Vintage Bridal Sewist

We’re looking for a highly skilled sewist specializing in couture-level tailoring, garment construction, alterations, and restoration to work with our collection of antique and vintage bridal pieces.

The ideal person has a keen eye for design, impeccable attention to detail, and exceptional craftsmanship, with the technical skill and sensitivity required to work with delicate, rare, and one-of-a-kind garments.

Skills & Experience

Experience in couture, bridal, vintage, or high-end garment construction is highly preferred.

Ideal skills include:

— Couture fittings & alterations
— Custom garment construction
— Corsetry & structured garment construction
— Advanced hand sewing & finishing techniques
— Hand beading & appliqué
— Working with delicate fabrics, lace, silk & embellishment
— Antique & vintage garment repair and restoration
— Thoughtful modifications and reworking of existing pieces
— Understanding of garment structure, fit, draping & construction

Responsibilities

— Alter, repair, restore, and thoughtfully modify antique and vintage bridal pieces
— Assess garments and recommend the best approach while preserving their original design and integrity
— Execute alterations and finishing to a high-end, professional standard
— Work independently from your own studio or workspace
— Communicate clearly around timelines, feasibility, and any concerns that arise during the process
— Pick up and return garments as needed

Minimum Requirements

— Los Angeles-based
— Must have a car and reliable transportation
— Professional-level sewing and garment construction experience
— Strong hand-sewing skills
— Confidence working with delicate, vintage, and one-of-a-kind garments
— Access to your own sewing equipment and workspace
— Availability for ongoing freelance work, with several pieces each week
— Reliable, organized, and able to meet agreed-upon deadlines