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title: "Independent Alterations Professional (1099 Contractor) – Custom Clothing"
company: "Tom James Company"
company_url: "https://www.remjobs.works/companies/tom-james-company"
url: "https://www.remjobs.works/job/tom-james-company-independent-alterations-professional-1099-contractor-custom-clothing-1338ada8-b8fb-4df6-9355-bf7f5d29bdad"
apply_url: "https://jobs.lever.co/tomjames/3d5b261b-3845-470c-b67e-484d9d1756df"
workplace: hybrid
location: "Charlotte, NC"
employment_type: part-time
seniority: mid
role: other
region: united-states
date_posted: 2026-09-04T19:08:12.278Z
first_seen_by_remjobs: 2026-09-15T19:10:52.799Z
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# Independent Alterations Professional (1099 Contractor) – Custom Clothing

**Tom James Company** · Charlotte, NC

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## About Tom James Company

Discover tailored elegance with our customized suits and custom dress options, designed for busy professionals. Experience luxury at your convenience.

## About the role

**Job Title:** Independent Alterations Professional (1099 Contractor) – Custom Clothing

**Location:** Charlotte, NC
**Job Type:** Independent Contractor (1099)

**Position Overview:**
We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced Alterations Professional to provide expert tailoring and garment alteration services for custom clothing. This is a 1099 independent contractor position, ideal for a detail-oriented professional who takes pride in precision craftsmanship and delivering exceptional quality.

**Compensation:**

- Compensation will be based on experience and volume of work

- Paid per garment or agreed-upon rate structure

##### Responsibilities, Requirements, and Qualifications:

**Key Responsibilities:**

- Perform high-quality alterations on custom garments, including suits, jackets, trousers, and shirts

- Execute precise fittings and adjustments to ensure optimal garment fit and client satisfaction

- Work independently to manage alteration requests in a timely and efficient manner

- Maintain consistent quality standards and attention to detail across all garments

- Communicate effectively regarding timelines, garment needs, and any alteration considerations

**Requirements:**

- Must own and maintain all necessary sewing and tailoring equipment

- Proven experience in alterations and tailoring, specifically with custom or high-end garments

- Ability to work independently and manage workload efficiently

- Strong attention to detail and commitment to craftsmanship

- Reliable, professional, and responsive communication skills

- Provide references

- Show examples of work

**Preferred Qualifications:**

- Experience working with luxury or made-to-measure clothing

- Ability to handle complex alterations and specialty fabrics

- Flexible availability to meet business needs

- Demonstrate the ability to ask clarifying questions when instructions or expectations are unclear

- Proactively communicate when a requested alteration cannot reasonably be completed due to insufficient fabric/materials time constraints, cost-effectiveness, or other limitations

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