Bridal seamstress

Company Description Rachel Scott Couture is a specialist bridal boutique offering carefully curated gowns, accessories, and bespoke wedding planning packages. The company focuses on providing a highly personalized experience for each client, from initial consultation through final fittings and styling. Products and services are selected to reflect contemporary bridal fashion while honoring classic craftsmanship and quality. Team members collaborate closely with clients to help create weddings that feel distinctive, elegant, and authentic. The environment is detail-oriented, client-focused, and dedicated to outstanding service.

Role Description The Bridal Seamstress is a full-time, hybrid role based in the Greater Edinburgh Area, with some work-from-home tasks as appropriate. Day-to-day responsibilities include fitting bridal gowns, performing alterations, and ensuring each garment meets the highest standards of fit and finish. The role involves hand and machine sewing, pattern adjustments, embellishment work, and detailed pressing and preparation of garments for fittings and wedding days. The Bridal Seamstress will consult with clients during fittings, provide professional guidance on alterations, and collaborate with the boutique team to meet deadlines and maintain a smooth workflow. Administrative tasks such as recording measurements, tracking alterations, and coordinating appointment schedules may also be part of the role.

Qualifications

• Strong bridal and formalwear sewing skills, including hand and machine sewing, garment construction, and fitting adjustments.
• Demonstrated experience with bridal alterations, including hemming, bodice reshaping, strap and sleeve adjustments, and working with delicate fabrics and lace.
• Attention to detail in finishing techniques such as pressing, lining adjustments, closures, and embellishment application.
• Excellent client-facing skills, including clear communication, empathy, and the ability to guide clients through fittings and alteration options.
• Strong time management and organizational skills, with the ability to handle multiple projects and meet event-driven deadlines.
• Comfort working in a hybrid environment, combining in-boutique fittings with any suitable at-home preparation or sewing tasks.
• Previous experience in bridal, couture, or high-end tailoring environments is highly beneficial.
• Relevant training or qualifications in fashion design, garment construction, tailoring, or a related field are an advantage.