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The Link Magazine • September 1996
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Going to a ball? Look dressed for the occasion
LOOSE ENDS
The season for company Christmas functions, balls and parties is coming up. Now is the time
We have two larg
to plan what you will be wearing.
barns full of t
quality furnish Just in time a dress maker Hilary says Hilary. "It's lovely to design ready to enjoy a special occasion."
fabrics (often Evett, right, from Brinkworth is a garment and work with taffeta, Her service is very flexible. Hi-
than 50 metres) w starting her new business 'Dressed lace and silks. My aim is for a lary will design a dress from
are the ends of ranges for the Occasion,' providing dress to take on the personality of scratch, make it up from a pattern
Also wallpapers All a nand made gowns and a the wearer; something she will feel supplied, or work with a client to
leading manufacturers a hire service of her own designs. confident and comfortable with, create a dress to her liking.
She studied textiles at college, Over the last few months she
greatly reduced prices
and was a teacher for several years. has made over fifty dresses in a
Why not come and see us?
Then, the positive experience of variety of sizes to launch her hire
Sue Cutclifs Green,
making an evening dress for a business. Over half of the crea-
Brinkworth, Nr Chppenham. friend reawakened her interest. tions are her own design and all
Tel: 01666 510685 "The creativity was sparked and are made using her own colour
Open Monday - Friday 9am fWhs spurred into thinking about and fabric selection. She holds a
offering my skills more widely," range of sizes and will make up a
new dress if the desired item is not
available. Apart from high qual-
ity, Hilary can guarantee that you
won't see anybody else at a cock-
tail party or ball in the same dress.
If you have a special occasion
Matc4ing Aterior 2)eiiynj coming up, 'Dressed for the Occa-
Are you longing to make your home sion' should be the first place to
contact. To contact Hilary Evett,
into that showhome of a lifetime? call her on 01666 510306.
Now you need wait no longer!
. + + Emporium to explore
Loose Ends is a must-visit for any-
Loose Ends is open to browse
With my knowledge and expertise I can make
body interested in home furnish- 9am to 1pm weekdays or by ap-
your dream true, and all at a price you can afford. ing. Two large converted barns pointment. Advice from experi-
Simply call Liz on 486112 for details are filled with discontinued lines enced staff is always available and
of linens, weaves, damasks, curtains and covers canbe made to
chintzes and cottons for both cur- order.
Loose Ends can be found off the
tains and upholstery. There is also
a small selection of wallpapers and B4042 down a no through lane on
calico sofas. the Malmesbury Swindon road,
Most of the prices are one third between the Three Crowns pub
of the normal rate.
and Brinkworth Golf Club.
7Dre&eo1
jiirttl&O ' Whether you have just moved into
Putting the 'wow' into home decor
a new house, or are thinking of
•. Handmade gowns and cocktail redecoration, new ideas could
come in useful. To help is Liz
wear for sale Szymczak from Freshbrook who
runs 'Matching Interior Designs.'
+ Ballgowns, evening dresses, She has recently gained a di-
ploma from the London Regent
& cocktail wear for hire. Academy of Fine Arts and a City &
Guilds certificate.
(Choice of styles or dresses made to measure).
Liz will take on a job from start
+ Wedding dresses made to to finish, or more usually she will
provide design advice then carry
measure out specialised work after the cli-
ent does the basic preparations
• Velvet evening capes which cuts cost considerably. She
will suggest the soft furnishings,
+ All sizes catered for carpets, furniture and lighting to
compliment the colour scheme.
including maternity Liz is highly skilled with inter- Skilled decorator Liz Szymczak
esting paint effects, stencilling, mu- "My aim is to create unique
Plan for that special rals and hand painted furniture. rooms for clients," says Liz.
She particularly enjoys decorating "Working with their ideas and
occasion by calling Hilary / children's bedrooms and bath- putting forward design variations,
on(01666)510306. rooms where her ideas can flow I want to bring individual charac-
and colour can used to best effect. ter to a home so that a visitor could
She is happy to take on small jobs walk in and say 'wow,' how did
10 minutes from Swindon such as changing the character of a you achieve this."
Easy parking particular piece of furniture, or she If you're looking for something
will attempt any effect a client special for your home, give Liz a
specifies. call on 486112.